When was the last time you looked up at the night sky? It’s a habit I have got into when letting the dog or cat out before bed.  I make sure I take a moment to stand on the grass, look up and breathe in the cool night air – it’s actually pretty mindful.  I can’t be the only one who thinks so, b... View Post

We are so lucky here in the UK to have many ground or near-ground nesting birds such as skylarks, curlews, meadow pipits, dunnocks, oyster catchers, willow warblers and night jars.  Wander across open meadow at the moment and you’ll hear the twittering of the skylarks as they do their sweet littl... View Post

''Spring is just around the corner – can you feel it?'' It’s so close, you can smell it in the air - green and fresh. There’s a chill in the wind still, yes, but the sunshine has a warmth within it when it shines on your face or on the back of your legs, like a promise of the warmer times to come... View Post

Christmas is a complicated beast.  So much expectation and pressure - so much waste and guilt... What happened to the magic?  This year in particular, we have financial burdens: Increasing costs of everything; worries about fuel and heat; the cost of petrol for visiting family and friends.  The p... View Post

Who doesn’t love a roaring bonfire and spectacular fireworks? Well… as many fur-baby parents know…the answer often is ‘pets’.  From cats who hide under the bed to dogs who can get so anxious they cause damage to themselves and your property… fireworks can be a major cause of stress for many anima... View Post

Autumn… season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…  but it’s not all beer and skittles for everyone.  It can be easy to see the onset of autumn and the approach of winter as things to ‘get through’ while looking forward to the longer days and warmer feels of spring and summer once again, but what i... View Post

Ice, ice (fur)baby! It’s officially a heatwave! You might have already cracked open the bbq and stocked up on ice lollies this weekend… But the heat isn’t all beer and skittles for our furry side-kicks… Unlike us sticky-all-over humans, dogs are only able to sweat through their paws and nose.  Th... View Post

Plastic-free July is a global movement helping millions of people become part of a solution to plastic pollution.  By sharing positive stories and tips and tricks, it helps empower people to refuse single use plastic.  There’s a handy website and newsletter you can subscribe to which will send we... View Post