Since the Neolithic times, the Summer Solstice (21st June) has been marked and celebrated as a day of significance. As the longest day of the year, in many places the solstice is still observed with gatherings of people sharing folkloric…
Tell us a bit about your life away from Fordhall. Do you work? What hobbies or pursuits do you have? I work part-time for a charity working in environmental sustainability, but that’s my current career. Previously I was an accountant…
The ‘eyes’ markings on a peacock butterfly’s wings so resemble those on a peacock’s tail feathers that they make it easy to recognise the butterfly. They are used as a means of defence if the butterfly is threatened by a…
In general, it certainly seems day to day life is only getting busier, and it may seem impossible to fit volunteering along side everything else. However, it can be a wonderful and fulfilling way to step away from the everyday,…