Walker Fold is a beautiful woodland located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, and it’s part of an exciting project led by the Woodland Trust, one of the UK’s top environmental charities. This charity works hard to protect and restore woodlands, and at Walker Fold, they’ve been doing some incredible work to make sure the area thrives […]
Little Bats Learning, run and started by Elanor Gordon, is a forest school based in Breightmet, which focuses on imaginative and physical play. The program, which is open to all ages, runs both during term-time and during the holidays, to ensure that children in the area can enjoy and be exposed to nature and fun […]
What started off as a small gathering of 12 people over 10 years ago, has turned into one of the most loved and frequently attended events in the area. ‘Tea At The Riley’ is an afternoon tea party which is held monthly throughout the academic year at Bolton School. Run by a team of dedicated […]
Bees. Honey. For thousands of years, humans and bees have lived in harmony. Whether it is for healing wounds, trade or simply eating, honey has cropped up again and again in history, the benefits countless. Boos Bees is a honey business based in Horwich, owned by Vicki Robinson-Birbeck, which sells local honey, bees wax candles […]
Hedgehogs are not just adorable, spiky creatures that capture the hearts of nature lovers, they are also a crucial species for passionate gardeners eagerly awaiting the bloom of their spring plants. With their presence, hedgehogs can greatly contribute to the health of your garden and its ecosystem. In this article, I’ll explain how and why […]
Year Twelve is the beginning of an essential stage in life. To most people, or at least to me, it seemed a million miles away from ever happening. Be warned; it goes a lot faster than you may think. As such, allow me to introduce to you some of the ‘need to know’ information that […]
Every single November, there are always Christmas cards instantly available. With many designs and colours, there is always something for everyone! But when did you last see someone buy one…? Christmas cards have been sent throughout history, with Queen Victoria sending the first one. The first commercial Christmas cards were released in 1843. Despite this, […]
Where? The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is the largest of the five offshore plastic accumulation zones in the world’s oceans. The patch is located in the North Pacific Ocean in between Hawaii and California. But the countries responsible are thought to be Japan, China, South Korea, The United States, Canada and Taiwan. What […]
