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Four simple ways to connect with nature this Earth Day

Four simple ways to connect with nature this Earth Day

On Earth Day, Rebecca Frank, author of Just Add Nature: How to boost your health and happiness wherever you live, explores how connecting with nature helps to improve our physical and emotional wellbeing and encourages...

4 min

When cats sneeze it is a sign of rain

When cats sneeze it is a sign of rain

This blog was written by Alex Johnson, author of 100 Words for Rain -  out on April 11. According to a recent survey, here in the UK we spend five whole months of our...

4 min

5 ways you can help the planet and calm climate anxiety

5 ways you can help the planet and calm climate anxiety

In our rapidly changing world, the challenge of living sustainably can sometimes feel overwhelming.  Discover five top tips from Sarah LaBrecque’s book Positively Green: Everyday Tips to Help the Planet and Calm...

3 min

Seven captivating moments in nature to experience this winter

Seven captivating moments in nature to experience this winter

When was the last time you searched for shooting stars in the night skies, or listened for the robin’s serenade while putting out the bins? It’s these small but significant moments in the wild that have the power to...

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Five great autumn pub walks in the UK with the National Trust

Five great autumn pub walks in the UK with the National Trust

There’s something to be said for combining a countryside stomp with a visit to a classic British pub. Perhaps it’s the lure of an old inn’s crackling open fire following a rural ramble or trek along a dramatic coastal...

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Five Great British Heritage Sites to Add to Your UK Bucket List

Five Great British Heritage Sites to Add to Your UK Bucket List

Travel bucket lists are funny things. For some of us they act as a goal to visit a far-off paradise; for others they offer an opportunity to see and do the few things that really matter while there’s still...

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Recipe: Chicken, Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Chicken, Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

Inspired by West African groundnut stew, this hearty meal in a bowl makes a small amount of chicken go a long way – even further if you add rice and greens. It’s perfect for an autumn day, when pumpkins...

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Recipe: Cheddar Scones

Recipe: Cheddar Scones

If you don’t have a sweet tooth, a savoury scone makes a welcome addition to afternoon tea – or enjoy it, while still slightly warm, alongside a bowl of soup.

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Three of Britain's landmarks and the legends behind them

Three of Britain's landmarks and the legends behind them

It always strikes me that, when we walk across Britain’s landscape, we are also walking through legends.  We can’t help it – they are just there, the invisible legacy of generations of people who inhabited this land before...

5 min

Summer Pudding

Summer Pudding

This pudding is an opportunity to use up some slightly stale bread; white is the classic choice but wholemeal works well too. The berries are up to you; slightly squashy overripe fruit is just fine and, although some might frown...

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Wild Escapes: Exploring Britain’s Wild Corners

Wild Escapes: Exploring Britain’s Wild Corners

  Exploring Britain’s most untamed corners was a real privilege when researching Wild Escapes, and it’s truly impossible for me to play favourites among the 40 magical places to stay that feature in the book – who could ever choose...

4 min

Nature’s Wonders. Sometimes it’s the simple things that matter.

Nature’s Wonders. Sometimes it’s the simple things that matter.

Spring is such a green and optimistic season, but sometimes our hectic and demanding lives can stop us from enjoying it as much as we should. This year, why not take some time to recharge your batteries, calm your mind...

5 min