One of the last spots on the Chernobyl Tour is the abandoned town of Pripyat, which may be one of the most interesting areas to explore. Pripyat was built in the 1970s and named after the river. It’s purpose was…
11 acts of activism to save the oceans
We all know that are oceans are in danger but it seems so overwhelming – what can be do about it? Climate change, overfishing and plastics are all huge problems but every single one of us can help the oceans…
Urban birding on the River Mersey in Manchester
The River Mersey starts at Stockport and ends at Liverpool where it joins the sea, running through Chorlton in Manchester which is a beautiful spot for watching wildlife like water birds. I’ve lived next to this mighty river on Merseybank…
11 books by Black British writers about race and history in the UK
The UK has long had problems with systemic racism and white supremacy, so it isn’t surprising that many talented Black British authors have written some great books about it. In a time when race is still not the mainstream conversation…
Urban birdwatching at Sale Water Park and Sale Ees in Manchester
Sale Water Park is a great place for urban birdwatching in Manchester and as it’s in my local area I’ve been photographing birds and logging my sightings here during lockdown. The park used to be a gravel pit which was…
7 top tips for getting the most out of solid shampoo and conditioner
Using solid shampoo and conditioner is a great way to reduce plastic use as well as saving money. Once you get into a routine it’s a big step in getting towards a zero-waste bathroom and you’ll avoid the nasty chemicals…
Lockdown fun: Play Birdy Bingo with your kids!
Watching birds is an easy and free way to occupy bored kids and they’re learning about nature too. Lockdown has got many of us out and about in our local neighbourhoods and there’s been a huge surge of interest in…
Urban birdwatching at Southern Cemetery in Manchester
Southern Cemetery is on my doorstep so I decided to use lockdown as a chance to explore it and see what birds I could find it there in the springtime. It is the large municipal cemetery in the UK and…
The easy guide to sewing scrubs for healthcare and NHS workers
We are living in unprecedented times and it’s understandable that we all want to contribute something by making scrubs for our busy healthcare workers during the coronavirus lockdown. If you’re a sewer, then there are various things you can make…
7 lovely places to visit near Tywyn in Wales
Tywyn is a great base to explore an array of Welsh landscapes for anyone who wants to enjoy a staycation in the UK due to lockdown and COVID restrictions. The town of Tywyn is located on the coast of Gwynedd…
15 beautiful rainbow gifts to show someone you care during lockdown
At the moment, many of us are far apart from our loved ones so we’re connecting in a whole new way by putting rainbows in our windows. It’s hard for all of us, especially for those working long hours, parenting…
The easiest guide to reupholstering a sofa for beginners
This beginner’s guide will give you an overview of reupholstering a sofa in a quick and easy way, accompanied by photos and bitesize instructions. I used this exact method to reupholster my sofa after it was ruined by bad tenants…