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Getting in the garden is a great way to connect with nature. Not only for the kids but is a humbling pursuit at any age. It can help us with our mental health and also return us to a sense of belonging to an ecosystem that is much larger than that of just humans.  There is an area of research in sustainability that focuses on 'Ecological Connection' arguing that connection to nature from a young age leads to more a more empathetic attitude towards the environment in adulthood.  To cut a long story short get outdoors and/or grow things! Remember...

Orkney has the highest instance of Multiple Sclerosis in the world. MS affects a great number of people and their families here in Orkney. It is a cause that is dear to many of our hearts.  Covid has has an additional impact not only on the ability for people living with MS to meet at the usual groups and events but also on the amount of funding that the charity has been able to raise. The MS Society provides a great number of services and social events for individuals and families and we want to help give something back. Here...

Brand Spotlight: Kerry's Scrubbies!  I was delighted (and privileged) to chat to Kerry who makes the wonderful Kerry's scrubbies.  She gives us an insight into how Scrubbies were born and tells her wonderful and uplifting story of how she has managed to support herself and others in her community by developing the hugely popular Scrubbies.  Great for people and for the planet.   You can get your hands on some wonderful scrubbies here.