René Haller – an inspirational man (Dec24)
René Haller transformed a lifeless quarry into a vibrant, flourishing ecosystem. This blog explores his groundbreaking work on the Kenyan coast and how it led to the creation of the Haller Foundation. Together with René, the foundation has expanded his innovative ideas and principles, bringing them to communities around the quarry and across other parts […]
How René Haller became a Wilding Pioneer – in Africa (Dec24)
René Haller transformed the barren landscape on the Kenyan coast from quarrying to a thriving eco-system. This is the first of two blogs about him and the organisation he inspired – The Haller Foundation. Click here for the second blog – René Haller – An Inspirational Man. THE HOUSE OF EDEN Perhaps, Renée’s extraordinary life […]
The Pantanal changed my life (Nov24)
Have you ever been to the Pantanal in Brazil? I have. It was spectacular. But it was also life-changing. It was 1983. I stood gazing over a magnificent rainforest stretching into the distance overwhelmed by how wonderful it was. I’m not religious at all but for me, this was spiritual. But then I heard the […]
Stop Destroying Bembridge (Jul24)
Is all housing good housing? I think not. Look what’s happening in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. Building has already started on 58 new homes on green field sites and another 130 are waiting for approval. Will the old oaks be chopped? Will the hedges be obliterated? It seems likely. But the issues relating […]
Come to Cafe Bridge in Bridport! (17Nov24)
WHAT IS CAFE BRIDGE? Some of you will already know that Cafe Bridge is a pairs tournament where you play each round in a different restaurant, hotel or cafe. We are making sure that there will be a good lunch wherever you’re playing at that time. We’re following a similar format to last year. The […]
Payment Details for Cafe Bridge Bridport 2024
It’s £42 per head or £84 a pair. This includes bridge all day, a 2-course lunch and prizes! Here’s how to pay. Please email cafebridgebridport@gmail.com to confirm that you have paid – when, how and who for. Last year somebody paid but didn’t tell us who they were, so I wasn’t able to confirm any […]
Shameful BBC Totally Ignores Nature March – jun24
What possible reason could there be for the BBC totally ignoring up to 100,000 nature protestors yesterday? The ‘Restore Nature Now’ march, organized by Extinction Rebellion (XR) and numerous wildlife and conservation bodies, doesn’t even feature in the BBC search engine today. I know it happened because I was there. Thankfully, it did get some […]
Swansong of our first Green MP – Caroline Lucas – Jun24
Have you ever heard Caroline Lucas, our first Green MP, speak? If not, you’ve missed out. She’s just stepped down after 14 years of representing the Brighton constituency. I recently attended her farewell speech at the Green Alliance event, “Reflections and Lessons from a Green MP,” held at the Southbank in London. It’s hard to […]
Wilding Weekend – June 2024
Full steam ahead for our third Wilding Weekend. It will be on 15th and 16th June in sunny West Dorset, near Beaminster! Opening hours will be 10.30am to 4.30pm. The garden is wild. Come and have a look. We have wildflower meadows, a cascade of ponds, insect homes, a medieval walkway, a bat-egg (!), mown […]
Wilding Weekend 2024 (Apr24 Update)
Full steam ahead for our third Wilding Weekend. It will be on 15th and 16th June in sunny West Dorset, near Beaminster! Opening hours will be 10.30am to 4.30pm. The garden is wild. Come and have a look. We have wildflower meadows, a cascade of ponds, insect homes, a medieval walkway, a bat-egg (!), mown […]
