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Some time ago, I worked in the neighbourhood renewal unit in government (one of the precursors to the current ‘levelling up’ agenda). In this job,
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“The beginning is always today.” ~ Mary Shelley
Some time ago, I worked in the neighbourhood renewal unit in government (one of the precursors to the current ‘levelling up’ agenda). In this job,
Continue reading1994 PC1 On 18 January 2022, an asteroid measuring 0.6 miles across passed close to Earth. The catchily named (7482) 1994 PC1 was discovered in
Continue readingThe Big Garden Birdwatch The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2022 took place over the final weekend of January. The Birdwatch helps the RSPB (Royal Society for
Continue readingWelcome to the blog tour for Finn and Fred’s Arctic Adventure, by Jocelyn Porter. Described as a children’s picture book, aimed at 3-8 year olds,
Continue readingClearing the box I left it a bit late to clear the nest box after last season. The RSPB recommend the best time to clear
Continue readingCOP26 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,
Continue readingHogmanay New Year’s Eve. Again. It feels as though the last one was just a few weeks ago. I’ve never been much of a celebrator
Continue readingWinter Solstice The clearest indication of the changing seasons can be found in nature. From the emergence of spring life, through humid summer days, to
Continue readingChristmas is coming The most wonderful time of the year. For some, at least. From mid-autumn, it’s impossible to avoid feeling the emergence of Christmas.
Continue reading“The soul would have no rainbow, had the eyes no tears.” John Vance Cheney (1848 – 1922) Rainbows Rainbows. Those colourful arcs we seek when
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