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I just had an email from the lovely Midori at The Nature Conservancy telling me about a very special TV programme tomorrow night.
Over on CNN at 8pm ET, there is a Larry King 2 Hour …
Refugee week runs from 14-20 June 2010. Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities.
The …
Wesak, or Buddha Day is an important festival in the Buddhist calender because on this day the Lord Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and died. All three of these significant events fell on the same …
What a great celebration! It’s World Fair Trade Day today.
By supporting FairTrade products we can make a difference to the lives of small producers, artisans and formers around the world.
World FairTrade day is celebrated in …
National Honey week runs from 3 - 9 May 2010 and is celebrating it’s twelfth year!
Honey is an amazing cure all; you can use it to treat burns, wounds, sore throats, stomach ulcers and coughs. …
4th may 2010 is World Asthma day. Asthma is on the increase in the industrialised countries of the world. According to Asthma UK, 5.4m people in the UK are currently receiving treatment for asthma, while …
Welcome to International Downshifting week!
Are you hankering after a slower pace of life, more meaning or living a life that is more in alignment with your values? Then Downshifting week is for you!
Downshifting week was …
You know what I’m talking about, right?
Yes, it’s time for Earth Hour. On Saturday 27th March at 8:30pm your local time, you’re invited to the biggest celebration on the earth.
All you have to do to …
You might remember a few months ago, I told you about one of my favourite blogs, The Green Familia. It’s run by Brenda Cuby who is passionate and energetic about her mission to help us …
The Fairtrade foundation are asking the nation to join in with one of the biggest swaps during Fairtrade fortnight!
The idea is that you vote with your money and make a stand for fairtrade by swapping …
