How to take control of ‘crisis’ talk
by Alice Johnsen
The ‘cost-of-living crisis’ is a label or tagline that flows off the page very easily. Wherever you look, there is reference to...
Just the tonic for winter and spring
I don’t know if it is going to be a very cold winter, but in the spring, I noticed the trees, particularly oak, laden...
Meditations in nature: Soundscapes to heal your thoughts
by Dr Susie Curtin
I have just returned from a sunset quest to see the barn owl and the two young foxes that live down...
Sherborne’s new defibrillator unveiled
A new community public access defibrillator (cPAD) in Sherborne has been officially launched by local businesses and organisations which have supported the £3,000 project.
The...
Shaftesbury Car Link celebrates new minibus
After months of fundraising, Shaftesbury Car Link is the proud owner of a seven-seater wheelchair-accessible vehicle
Now scheme organisers Martin and June Hull have thanked...
Are you struggling with your mental health?
Several organisations in Somerset offer emotional and practical support to children, young people and their families.
Yeovil 4 Family has link workers and volunteer mentors...
Take stock: It’s time to review where you’re heading…
By Alice Johnsen.
It’s mid-August as I write. The heatwave rages on and we’ve all stopped assuming it will rain soon. This summer has sharpened...
Meditations in nature: Sound of rain
By Susie Curtin.
It’s mid to late August after the hottest summer I can recall. The landscape is yellow and parched, and there are places...
Detox now for a healthy autumn
By Fiona Chapman.
As we approach autumn and winter, we should be thinking of how to be as strong and healthy as possible to fight...
Meditations in nature: The magic of moths
By Susie Curtin.
Last night while I was sleeping, the moths in my garden were gathering. It was the perfect night for them – warm,...
