London is famous for its theatres, museums and skyline – but just beyond the busy streets lies another side of the city: forests. From ancient woodlands to royal hunting grounds, they stretch across Greater London, quietly supporting wildlife, cooling neighbourhoods and offering people a peaceful escape. If you live in the city, you’re never as […]
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I think the UK still sometimes operates with the mentality that we’re doing just fine on our own – Rule, Britannia! and all that. We have a centuries-long history of being a world leader, setting the tone for industry, innovation, policy and what’s important. This can generate habitual thinking that we don’t need to follow
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It was my hubby’s birthday last week. In the days prior my inbox started filling up with loved ones asking “what does he want? He’s so hard to buy for!”. I completely understand that last-minute panic, but “to buy for” always struck me as a strange way to frame gift giving. Anyone who knows me
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Let’s be honest, most of us don’t think very much about the calendar we live by. It sits quietly on our phones, reminding us about school runs, work deadlines, dentist appointments and birthdays. However, the calendar you follow – whether solar (like the one most of the world uses today) or lunar (like the traditional
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It might sound like just another bizarre trend, but laughter yoga is an established practice helping people all around the world release tension. It combines intentional laughter with traditional breathing techniques from yoga. Founded in 1995 by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria, laughter yoga was created on the simple idea that “the body can’t distinguish between
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The global human population currently stands near eight billion people and is projected to rise before hopefully stabilising later this century. How should we interpret this growth and what does it means for the environment, economy and daily life? This article explores two contrasting perspectives on population growth, the research behind them and what life
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It’s the classic question any vegetarian knows well: how do you get your protein?! But this is something we should all be asking ourselves, now more urgently than ever. Before we go any further, let’s get on the same page. This article is simply exploring why we should seek protein options that are both sustainable and healthy,
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Famously, 31st December is often spent attending late-night parties, raising a glass to the new year and kissing at midnight. London is one of the world’s most iconic cities to celebrate it in, offering no shortage of events and venues for adults to kick off countdown celebrations. However, this day can become a balancing act for many who might
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As Christmas nears, I am humming carols, connecting with family and braving the crowds to buy gifts, alongside so many others. Around this time of year, it is common that we quietly start to worry about children – are they becoming obsessed with getting gifts? Are we endorsing this too much? Should we do more
Christmas Around the Globe: Reminding Kids of a World Beyond Gift Lists Read More »
London is often cloudy, but that doesn’t mean all activities must be done inside. This is one of the greenest cities in the world, in fact, in 2019 it was named the world’s first National Park City. As such, London offers a wide range of communal spaces where you can connect to nature in a variety
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