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Atchoo! Top tips for hay fever sufferers this Spring and Summer
Spring, although longed for by many, is a mixed blessing for others. As hand in hand with the change of season comes pollen. Pollen is the male fertilising agent of flowering trees, plants, grasses and weeds and is usually in the form of a very fine powder. Many...
People urged to protect butterflies this spring and boost their mental health
Dr Amir Khan has backed a campaign to help butterflies and moths after people reported spending more time in nature during the pandemic. Silver Surfers reports that people are being urged to take steps to help butterflies and moths this spring as part of a project...
Problems solved! Simple tips and tricks that can make life easier
Often we become so used to our routine and doing the same daily tasks, that we don’t consider how we could do them any differently. But there are plenty of quick tips and tricks out there that could help to simplify your life, while saving you time and money. We’ve...
How low should you go? Monty Don has stirred the pot on lawn cutting. It’s risky but he’s right.
You should stop mowing your lawn at least for a month this season, according to gardening experts - here's why. You should stop mowing your lawn this spring, a growing number of professional gardeners are saying. The BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don is leading...
Al fresco dining: 10 top tips for planning an outdoor dinner party or picnic
This year, many of us will be looking forward to getting our social lives back on track. And often, there’s no better way to spend time catching up with friends and family than with good conversation over some delicious food and drinks. Now that the rules allow us to...
At the heart of Glastonbury is a celebration of outdoor life, a joy that can be replicated beyond the festival
In a new book that celebrates the glory of rural getaways, Glastonbury Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis explains why spending time in nature - and protecting it - is so important. Over the years, I’ve come to understand that Glastonbury Festival - which my dad and I...
Spain to reopen its borders to British tourists with or without vaccine passports from June
Spain and Portugal have both said they expect British tourists to be welcomed within weeks. Inews reports that Spain has announced British holidaymakers will be allowed into the country from June onwards even if they have not received a Covid-19 vaccine. Spanish...
On your bike! 9 beautiful cycle routes to ride in the UK
After the events of the last year, many of us are looking forward to regaining some freedom and exploring The Great Outdoors. One of the best ways to discover the beauty and diversity of the UK is by bike - and the health benefits that cycling provides is just an...
New lease of life for red phone boxes now helping save lives
Redundant phone boxes have already been transformed into defibrillator units, mini history museums, art galleries and book exchanges. Silver Surfers reports that thousands of traditional red coloured phone boxes are being offered to communities to be used foranything...
Joanna Lumley: Covid pandemic has made environmental crisis much worse
The actress said if people make small changes it will make them feel better Silver Surfers reports that Joanna Lumley has said she fears the Covid-19 pandemic has made the environmental crisis “much worse” and urged people to think “what would David Attenborough do?”...
Life’s simplest pleasures: 9 things that makes everyone happy!
Whether you dream of a new car parked on the driveway or a fabulous holiday when the world returns to normal, most of us have a material goal that we’re working towards. As the old saying goes though, the best things in life really are free. From breathing in lungfuls...
All over 50s have been offered a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in Wales
All four UK governments had pledged to vaccinate all over 50s by mid April. Wales Online reports that the Welsh Government has hit the key vaccination target. Everyone over 50 and all at-risk adults with underlying health conditions have been offered a first dose of a...