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The ingenuity of the British people knows no bounds.... https://thebritishdrea.com/ 
Gender is a fascinating topic. It is impossible to escape whether from your parents, peers, the media... you name it and someone has something to say or do about it. Are you a pinky or a bluey? A whitey or a yellowy? Do you wear skirts or trousers?...
I sometimes wonder at the lack of imagination shown by many of our politicians on key issues, and the ensuing willingness to accept the status quo. Or perhaps it’s that they like the status quo or are afraid of the consequences of challenging it, and therefore ‘dumb down’ their...
Fantastic. Many congratulations to the ideas and tech team behind this. Douglas James

FREAK STORM HITS DORSET

The quiet, sleepy hamlet of Lower Bottom was hit by a devastating freak downpour on Thursday 21st November. Up to 1mm of rain fell on the tiny hamlet in just two hours. Traffic was halted, schools closed, and train schedules thrown in to chaos. A local resident, mother of...
The Internet — There is no question that conspiracy theories have found a comfy home on the Internet. After decades of living in marginal publications and casual hearsay among friends, many of these “theories” have found a comfy home largely in closed and private Facebook groups. Within this setting, many...

Let’s All Seed Bomb

Seed bombing or aerial reforestation is a technique of introducing vegetation to land by throwing or dropping compressed bundles of soil containing live vegetation (seed balls). Barren land locally or whilst on holiday... can be transformed by us. Yes us. We can leave a positive footprint behind that will help to sustain many kinds...

On Getting Along by Howard Zinn

You ask how I manage "to stay involved and remain seemingly happy and adjusted to this awful world where the efforts of caring people pale in comparison to those who have power?" It's easy. First, don't let "those who have power" intimidate you. No matter how much power they...
A new campaign against disability-related harassment, designed by local students at Bournemouth and Poole College is being launched across Dorset. The campaign called ‘Speak Out’ aims to give disabled people the confidence to come forward and report bullying or harassment whilst ensuring there is the support and advice that...
For the last 40 years or so the world has been subjected to an economic model that rips the heart out of humanity and turns everyone against each other. This model is known as neo liberalism. However, there is a new model in town which seeks to replace it...