I don’t need to tell you that the world’s wildlife is really suffering, especially our precious bird life! The good news is that it is possible to turn your garden or a green space into a mini reserve if you…
Why does Slovenia cull their bear population?
I love Slovenia, it’s one of my favourite European countries as it really is a green and pleasant land. This country is lucky to have Europe’s largest population of brown bears. The only problem is that they cull them. That’s…
Why Kiev in Ukraine is one of my favourite European cities
I love Ukraine, it’s one of my top 5 favourite European countries. It’s also the biggest in Europe if you exclude the big beast that is Russia. Despite being commonly known as ‘the Ukraine’, when it gained independence the government…
Everything you need to become a beginner birdwatcher
I’m a woman in my thirties and I love birdwatching. I’m often accompanied in the hide by retired white men but I would love that to change and for more people to get into birdwatching. This is my starter kit…
Why RSPB Bempton Cliffs is one of the best places for birdwatching in the UK
Yorkshire is one of the wildest places in England, which is why it is one of the best counties to watch wildlife. In late spring, I based myself in Scarborough so that I could visit some of Yorkshire’s finest reserves….
All the essentials you need to start sewing or dressmaking
I learned how to sew by going to classes held in cafes and community centres. I was taken to my first class by a friend from work and that’s when I started to catch the bug. It’s very easy to…