Medieval Witches
Think of the medieval times in England, and witches are probably one of the groups which come to mind. As far as the general population
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Category: Animal Welfare
Cheetahs
Today’s topic is chosen by my son who asked me to write about cheetahs. About The name cheetah comes from a Hindi word ‘chita’, which
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Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots
Over sixty years ago, Jane Goodall travelled from England to what is known today as Tanzania. There, driven by her fascination with wildlife, she studied
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Projects
This year’s projects have seen my time split between written word and photography. Ongoing health challenges require that I manage my time and energy carefully.
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Otters
The closing lines of ‘Tarka The Otter’, by Henry Williamson, remain as fresh in my mind today as they were around forty years ago when
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Hedgehog Awareness Week
Tomorrow marks the final day of Hedgehog Awareness Week, which ran from 1-7 May this year. The annual event is run by the British Hedgehog Preservation
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How Can I Help?
“How can I help?” A much more powerful question than “are you okay?” or “do you need anything?” The scenes of desperate people fleeing the
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Climate Change
COP26 Between national politics and international pandemics, climate change news has been somewhat sidelined since the COP26 conference last autumn. But for a few days, at least,
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Remember, Remember …
Remember, remember, the Fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot … So begins a rhyme known around the world as a reminder of the unsuccessful
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Unexpected Events
Life has a habit of settling into a routine, before throwing in something unexpected. I suppose it keeps us on our toes, but the safety
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