Buttermere (Cumbria) by Geraldine Burles One way you can really make a difference is to volunteer with a conservation organisation. This is a great way to make a difference, find new friends and leave a legacy. Also read of other ways to volunteer from beach clean-ups to dog-walking to befriending services. If planting green spaces,…
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how to look after our heroic lifeboat crews
Norfolk Coast Art RNLI is of course the main charity in charge of lifeboats and rescues. There are around 350 lifeboats in the UK and Ireland (plus 108 relief lifeboats) which cost a huge amount of money to build, and another £1500 or so to train each lifeboat volunteer. It is also responsible for using…
books on how nature helps our mental health
Nature Therapy is a beautifully illustrated book, to help you reconnect with the natural world. Whether you wish to find your sense of connection near windswept cliffs or in the solace of a forest (or even the comfort of tending your own garden), this book shows how to refresh your wellbeing. Read food safety for people…
ideas to help communities find lost pets
James Bartholomew England has millions of pets, and sadly many are lost or stolen each year. Thankfully some do return, but others don’t, leading to heartbreak and a mystifying loss for guardians. This is few times when Facebook may be helpfl (another idea is to set a boundary for your area and set up a Next…