Trees Have Rights Too


The Trees Have Rights Too campaign was introduced to the United Nations by Polly Higgins, on 6th November at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, in a bid to encourage this uniquely placed organisation to put in place the necessary steps to achieving this Universal Declaration.

Find out more at http://www.treeshaverightstoo.com/ or join [...]

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Veg Box Schemes


A great way to source local, fair trade and organic fruit and veg – the easy way to eat healthy, organic, natural, chemical free foods.

A great list of local schemes can be found at Allthingseco – http://www.allthingseco.co.uk/directoryresults.php?category_id=54

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Breastfeeding Reduces Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk of Moms


Women can cut their risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 50 percent simply by breastfeeding for a year or longer, according to a study conducted by researchers from Malmo University Hospital in Sweden, and published in the “Annals of Rheumatic Diseases.”

Scientists have wondered whether breastfeeding might affect the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, because [...]

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Top 15 quick and easy green tips


Biggreenswitch have these great tips to get you started on your green new year:

Don’t leave appliances on standby

Only boil as much water as you need

Switch off lights when a room is not in use

Switch appliances with power packs or adapters off at the plug

Foil-back your radiators to reflect [...]

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Breastfeeding Info


If you are looking for breastfeeding news, updates and support, you may find these sites useful:

http://www.lactivist.net/

http://www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk/

http://www.breastfeeding.co.uk/

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Bristol Fundraising Event 7th Feb


On Sat. 7th Feb. there’s going to be an all day event to raise money for refugees from war-torn countries( eg. at the moment, Gaza). People get sponsored, or if they prefer make a donation to go along to Christchurch at the top of Broad Street (the Church with the quarter-jack clock) and [...]

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South Devon Steiner School Winter Festival, 30th – 31st Jan


This festival invites you to experience and explore the power of story, with performances for the under fives, shows for young children and their families; The Zone for teenagers; tales, talks and discussions for the older (but young at heart) members of the community and storytelling for everyone. Woven into the festival are [...]

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Exeter Steiner School Open Day


7th Feb, 10am-1pm

Come along and find out why education should be a journey, not a race.

http://www.exetersteinerschool.com/events.html

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Exeter Steiner School Jumble Sale, Sat 31st Jan


This Saturday, 31st January at 80 Merrivale Road, St Thomas (off Buddle Lane).

Time: 10am to 1pm.

Come and join us and find a bargain and a cup of tea too.

http://www.exetersteinerschool.com/

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Stop Nappy Rash!


Use washable nappies!

The Amerian Medical Association has published a research paper showing that the incidence of nappy rash in babies is significantly reduced in babies wearing cloth nappies.

The research shows that 54% of babies in reusable nappies are afflicted by nappy rash but only 18% of babies in cloth suffer.

Another [...]

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