Beyond the Edible Forest Garden lies Boro Doughnut’s allotment, home to strawberries, potatoes, sunflowers, roses, poppies and more. Bees busily investigate every flower, butterflies rest on leaves and the sound of birds rings in your ears. Tucked away in this allotment, hidden between grasses, rocks and under trees you’ll find life in one of the most important features of the garden- mini ponds. Water trays stacked full of rocks and pebbles, sprouting aquatic grasses and giving shelter to...

Are you feeling out of touch with nature? Perhaps you’re lost in the world of screens and just need space to breathe. Try out this simple creative activity to get back in touch with nature, and to explore your creative side. Take a short walk outside, it doesn’t have to be in a green space- just around the block is fine. If this isn’t the first time walking around this area, imagine that it is. Walk slowly; dilly dally; stop and start and take time to look around. As you walk, pay attention...

What is Community? Have you ever wondered what the word community really means? While many people think of a community as simply a group of people living in the same area, the concept is actually much deeper. A community is about connection, belonging, shared values, and support. It is the foundation of resilient societies and plays a vital role in our individual and collective well-being. A community is a group of people who share something in common. This may be a physical location, such...