Farewell Dame Vera Lynn
The sad news was announced today that Dame Vera Lynn has passed away at the age of 103. Those three simple words, “we’ll meet again” with which the singer was...
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How to stop your furry friend getting heatstroke
Summer is a great time to get out and about with your dog. But dogs don’t enjoy the heat as well as their owners. When people get hot they start...
Spare a thought for those for whom the end of lockdown doesn’t mean the end of loneliness and isolation.
All over the UK people are looking forward to being reunited with loved ones. After months of separation friends and family are once again allowed to meet and spend time...
Wildflower meadows “on the verge” of a comeback!
Have you noticed anything different about the roadside verges in your local area? Chances are you might be seeing a lot more colour as councils across the country have been...
The Hidden History of Soap
The current Coronavirus pandemic has given us a renewed appreciation for a very old friend. The humble bar of soap has been transformed from a simple household item to our...
Isolation Blues…But It’s Not All Bad News.
Let’s be honest we are all starting to feel a bit of isolation fatigue by now. We’ve tidied and cleaned around the house, baked for Britain, taken up yoga, learned...
What the Lockdown Could Mean for Urban Wildlife
As quarantine measures take hold across the world, our towns and cities have fallen silent. With most people indoors, the usual din of human voices and traffic is being replaced...
The Fashionable History of Social Distancing
As the world grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, “social distancing” has become a buzzword of these strange times. Instead of stockpiling food or rushing to the hospital, authorities are saying...
Older Couples Can Teach Younger Ones A Lot About Living Together in Isolation!
Across the country a great many couples are struggling with the challenge of spending every waking (and sleeping) moment together. But that’s exactly what many older couples must learn how...