by Doreen Hosking | 9, Sep, 2026 | Blog
The Peace of Wild Things If you are wondering where my title came from, it is from a poem that I love by Wendell Berry who sadly died this week. For those that are interested, here it is : Wendell Berry was an American author, farmer and environmentalist who fought...
by Doreen Hosking | 2, Sep, 2026 | Blog
The time to act is now. We cannot wait any longer. Looking the other way is no longer an option for any of us. The future of our families is severely threatened, yet even now we can make a difference. We can help create a world that is better for everybody but our...
by Doreen Hosking | 25, Aug, 2026 | Blog
I hope you will understand me using a poem by Amanda Gorman again! I love her work and find her inspiring. She really is a most exceptional person. As a young black woman she is accustomed to racism. Yet she has stood up to it with courage. She became the youngest...
by Doreen Hosking | 19, Aug, 2026 | Blog
“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.” – Khalil Gibran According to the Woodland Trust, “Trees are our lungs. Trees are our guardians. Trees are our health service and wildlife champions.” In addition, “They are one of our best defences against...
by Doreen Hosking | 10, Aug, 2026 | Blog
London Active Hope Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London and one of my very favourite people, has called on Andy Burnham, the new British Prime Minister, to commit to climate action. This is over fears that the new PM may allow a start to drilling in two oilfields in the...
