Julia Crossland Known for their large black eyes and long black whiskers, dormice are rarely seen but leave telltale signs when they have nibbled hazelnuts (neat round holes in the shells). Like hedgehogs, dormice can be greatly helped by restoring our lost hedgerows, as this is where the main source of their food is. Numbers…
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how to make an affordable (legally-binding) Will
Henry Rivers Making a Will may not be the most fun activity in the world, but it’s important if you have anything of value (including sentimental) to leave, when you eventually leave this mortal planet. Dying intestate (without a Will) can cause huge problems. For a start your income and possessions may go to the…
how to create a wildlife-friendly garden pond
Christina Carpenter Although we have natural ponds in England, decreasing habitats means garden ponds can help native wildlife. Ensure sloping sides (or ramps) for wildlife to easily enter/exit, keep ponds free from algae, and don’t transfer creatures from one pond to another (this can attract invasive species). Ensure pond wildlife is kept away from from…
tips to help you be a vegan bodybuilder!
If you think that vegans are weedy people who fall over if you knock them with your finger, think again! Many top athletes and fire fighters are vegan, and so are some of the world’s top bodybuilders. Here is a good guide to eating plans for vegan bodybuilders. Robert Cheeke is a bodybuilder and animal…