Mike Leigh’s brilliant 1976 Dorset-based comedy Nuts in May begins with Keith and Candice-Marie taking the chain ferry from Sandbanks across the mouth of Poole harbour to the Isle of Purbeck, where they camp, visit Corfe Castle, walk along the mighty Jurassic coastline and end up in an altercation with …
Read More »Japan: Safeguarding a mother tongue and mother nature
Even though both Nami and Tomoyuki were born on Okinoerabu Island (currently home to only 12,000 inhabitants), neither learned to speak Shimamuni – a local variety of the Kunigami language – fluently as children. Kunigami was added to UNESCO’s Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger in 2009 and classified …
Read More »UCL Draw: Will ‘force of nature’ Osimhen still be in situ when Napoli take on Barcelona?
Despite Victor Osimhen nearing a contract renewal at Napoli, the January window could throw a spanner in the works to the Partenopei’s Champions League Round of 16 prospects against Barcelona. The last time Victor Osimhen faced Barcelona, he got a telling-off by Luciano Spalletti. The Tuscan tactician was irked by …
Read More »Fresh air and fresh sheets: five winter English destinations for nature lovers who crave comfort
By now, we’re all well-versed in the physical and mental benefits of being in nature. But that doesn’t mean we all want to become Bear Grylls in the quest for serenity. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to explore England’s natural beauty without having to forage for your own food …
Read More »Nature Doesnt Know Borders: Collaboration for Conservation in Cyprus
During UN-organized beach and buffer zone clean-ups, though, youth from both the north and south of Cyprus work side-by-side with peacekeepers. Credit: UNFICYP by Abigail Van Neely (united nations) Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 27 (IPS) – Along the 180-kilometer-long buffer zone separating the north and …
Read More »From culture to nature: five ways to discover the magic of the Scottish Highlands and islands this autumn
Arts and design The culture of the Highlands and islands dates back millennia, and what better time to embrace it than autumn. Kick off your trip by taking a deep dive into the artistic culture of Arran. Its Arts Heritage Trail encompasses 20 hand-carved sandstones that mark significant artistic locations …
Read More »The New Frontier of Skincare: Harnessing the power of nature for a radiant glow
Today, we dive into the exquisite world of organic skincare, and uncover how cannabis can play an integral role in achieving that coveted, flawless radiance. The Renaissance of Organic Skincare Organic skincare is undergoing a remarkable renaissance. From the mighty shea butter to the humble coconut oil, nature’s pantry has …
Read More »Peaks and valleys: how reconnecting with nature helped me with grief
As gulls rise above the valley they drift into the colours of the sun that is setting over the north Atlantic, a mile or so downriver from where I am standing. Their whiteness turns to pale red as they merge upward into a zone of sky where the colours are …
Read More »Nature Republic Californian Aloe Sun Stick SPF50 | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m heading to Wimbledon on Friday, all being well, and this is definitely going in my bag. There’s nothing like being outdoors all day long in sunshine to catch you out. This particular sun stick from Korean brand Nature Republic (new to the UK – store just off Leicester …
Read More »Nature Republic Jeju Sparkling Cleansing Water Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] So, I have trawled the internet for information about Jeju which I only know a small amount about from a TV programme. It’s a region in Korea known for its hot carbonate springs – which means, from what I can ascertain, that the hot water is fizzy. Weirdly, this …
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