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Tag Archives: Brexit
Letting go, gently
I began writing this post early in the summer, but somehow couldn’t find the ‘umph’ to finish it. Which I’ve realised is symptomatic of how I’ve felt for much of this year, or at least the summer. I’ve failed to … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Allotment, Climate change, Community, Do what you can with what you have, Growing, In the time of the virus, Reflections on life (and death), Seeing differently, Uncategorized
Tagged adjusting, Allotment, Brexit, climate crisis, failing, Life changes, Life lessons, Retirement
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Food, glorious food! – hope for a different future
Last year I twice (virtually) encountered Carolyn Steel, a visionary thinker who envisions us solving many of our (self-created) problems with food. The first time I came across her was actually many years ago, when I read her book ‘Hungry … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Farming, Food, Inspirations, Local food, Uncategorized
Tagged Bath Soft Cheese, BBC Food Programme, Brexit, Carolyn Steel, Food policy, Local food, Sitopia
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Chanukah – festival of light (and hope)
The essence of chanukah is that the oil for the eternal light in the temple that was enough to last just a few days miraculously lasted for a full 8 days and nights until there was a fresh supply. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 enough, Inspirations, Reflections on life (and death)
Tagged Bath, Brexit, chanukah, Jewish food, local economy, The Good Economy, University of Bath
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Shifting the (metaphorical) deckchairs….
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting more and more concerned about the likely impact Brexit will have on us here in the UK. Even if a deal is agreed, it will be such a ‘hard’ Brexit that it … Continue reading
In the time of the virus: mark 2 day 22 (Saturday)
And another weekend has rolled around. Our last one in (this) lockdown, though the differences between lockdown and what comes next will be slight. Especially for those of us who are disinclined to do whatever we’re ‘allowed’ to do, and … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 enough, Bath, Food, Local food, Uncategorized, Walking
Tagged Bath City Farm, Brexit, cooking, Cotton dishcloths, Fundraising, knitting, Local food, lockdown, milk, Walking
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In the time of the virus: Friday again
Not content with one major crisis (coronavirus), I already have an eye on the next crisis looming closer every day. While one part of me can’t seriously believe that the government will drag us headlong into such a major act … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 enough, Community, Do what you can with what you have, In the time of the virus
Tagged Brexit, covid-19, Gardens, Recycling, self-isolation
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the magic jug 