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September 2025

Environment, Sustainable Travel

César Manrique: Art, Nature & Sustainability in Lanzarote

I’m back with another travel tale following a dear friend’s prompting, and this time, we’re talking about a true visionary. If you’ve ever been to the stunning island of Lanzarote, you’ll know that it’s unlike anywhere else. There are no high-rise hotels (bar one!), no gaudy billboards, and a beautiful, harmonious blend of white-washed buildings and dramatic volcanic landscapes. This isn’t an accident. It’s all thanks to one man: César Manrique.

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September 23, 2025
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Harvest Fest & Seed Secrets at Ricky Community Garden Autumn Workshop.

As the days get shorter and the leaves start their spectacular show, there’s a buzz of excitement at the Ricky Community Garden! We’re all gearing up for the Sustainable Three Rivers group’s fantastic Harvest & Autumn Workshop happening on Sunday, September 28th, from 11 am to 1 pm. And guess what? It’s going to be packed with free goodies and fantastic learning opportunities! Everyone from the Three Rivers District is welcome.

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September 12, 2025
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Zero Waste Week: Rethinking What We Throw Away

Happy Zero Waste Week! Now, regular readers will know I’m all about making small changes that add up to a big difference for our beautiful planet. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being thoughtful. And this week is the perfect time to get our thinking caps on about a topic that affects us all: waste. Specifically, food waste.

We’ve all been there, haven’t we? That sad-looking bag of lettuce at the back of the fridge, or the bananas that have gone from yellow to a speckled brown overnight. It’s a bit of a heart sinker, isn’t it? But did you know that the waste we see in our own kitchens is only a tiny part of the story? A staggering amount of food is wasted before it even gets to our plates.

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September 5, 2025
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