Tag Archives: summer

OPG Oceans Ambassadors and their Enrichment Work at the Zoo

As we come to the end of our pilot OPG 31 week course, I can’t help but feel proud of how far our Oceans Ambassadors have come, and what they are doing with their free time and as part of … Continue reading

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A Walk in Battersea Park

Reblogged from Little London Observationist: Ah, a late post today, in true bank holiday spirit. Anyone off to Buckingham Palace tonight? Make it down to the Thames yesterday for the boat parade? Enjoying the extra days off? Some festive Jubilee photos … Continue reading

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Voluptuous viognier - perfect sipping for warm summer evenings

Reblogged from thewinewanderers: When spring starts to segue into summer, a different style of wine is called for – one with a bit of fragrance that seems to mark the change of seasons and with enough personality to work as … Continue reading

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British Pride

Reblogged from Little London Observationist: Walk down any high street these days and the windows are crammed with Union Jacks – bunting, pillows, clothing, furniture. I’ve seen a  motorbike painted with the flag. Oxford Street is lined with 147 of … Continue reading

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Strawberries and Sugar

Reblogged from Making a Difference: Standing with my Georgian brother, Nika, in the middle of a neighborhood bebo’s strawberry field, picking strawberries barefoot in the mud, as a toothless woman empties a handful of the red fruit into my palms, … Continue reading

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A Very Village Victory Day

Reblogged from Making a Difference: Life moves slower in the village.  There’s little sense of urgency and a great appreciation for the little things.  People are less high-strung and they seem to enjoy each other’s company more.  They stop and … Continue reading

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Its all about the Strawberries!

This past week, the strawberries have really appeared by the bucket load, and the price had dropped to just 2gel per kilo, though they have increased back up to 3.50gel per kilo today, probably because of all the rain and … Continue reading

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