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The Big Butterfly Count: Where are all the Butterflies?

Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation says that very low numbers of butterflies have been spotted so far in its annual Big Butterfly Count. On average, participants are seeing just over half the number of butterflies they were spotting this time last year. An unusually wet and windy spring, coupled with the colder than usual temperatures … Continue reading The Big Butterfly Count: Where are all the Butterflies?

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Introducing ‘The Friendly Ape’ – A Sustainable Lifestyle Store

Sustainable shopping for toiletries, gifts and homewares used to be tricky, time consuming and expensive. But there are an ever-increasing array of independent retailers going out of their way to bring us planet-friendly goods, and The Friendly Ape is one such place. Reasonably priced and offering a broad range of plastic-free, vegan-friendly items, The Friendly … Continue reading Introducing ‘The Friendly Ape’ – A Sustainable Lifestyle Store