Home & Garden Save Britain's waders!
08/05/2008
The Countryside Alliance has launched a 'Save the Wader' campaign to protect wading birds in the UK in response to a report revealing their sharp decline in numbers - and the failure of anyone in the conservation establishment to do anything decisive about it.
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A change of climate
Outside it’s windy, raw and cold. Inside, it’s a warm haven, perfect for growing all sorts of exotic plants. Our gardening guru Carole Davies describes the delights of a walled garden.
A whole week to be houseproud!
For many older and disabled people, a major priority is leading an independent life in their own home, for as long as possible. However, much needed repair work on an ageing property or adaptations can be costly. Houseproud Week, running from the 14th – 20th April aims to highlight how Houseproud, in partnership with local authorities, can help homeowners find the right, practical help or funding options to repair, improve or adapt their home.
How to spot a 'cowboy' builder
Finding the right builder for a big project can be a daunting process. Andrea Ogunkoya offers tips on telling the experts from the cowboys.
New rose a fund raiser for Marie Curie
A new variety of rose is available exclusively this summer only in Homebase stores, and Marie Curie Cancer Care will receive £1 from each plant sold.
Why won't they insulate my odd-shaped roof?
It seems to me that the powers-that-be are being rather selective as to who they will help. Once again we are being penalised for having saved for a rainy day. It's starting to pour down now and our "umbrella" is getting rather threadbare.
Climate change threat to older people
The first national event to address impact of climate change on an ageing population is to be staged in York later this month. The Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York is hosting the ‘Growing Old in a Changing Climate’ at the Hilton Hotel in York on 26 March 2008.
Oxfam warns against premium-rate scam
Oxfam's name has been used in a new email scam designed to get recipients to ring a high-cost phone line - and the charity is especially worried that older, vulnerable people will fall victim to it.
See spring in all its glory for half the price at Westonbirt
This spring at the Forestry Commissions National Arboretum, Westonbirt visitors can enjoy the abundance of beautiful blooms at half the price every Wednesday.
Digital switchover - or Hobson's Choice?
Between 2008 and 2012 analogue television broadcasts will be replaced with digital television, region by region - whether consumers like it or not.
Showtime for gardeners
Spring is almost sprung. That makes it a great time, says gardening guru Carole Davies, to start planning this year’s visits to other people’s gardens!
Don't leap (year!) into the fire
February 29th is coming up - an "extra day" for us all to enjoy. And the Fire Kills campaign is urging you to take just five of these extra minutes to do something worthwhile instead which could save your life – pull your finger out and check your smoke alarm.
Building on sand?
Just how do you ensure that you have a comeback if building work on your home goes wrong? One MT reader has asked for help in getting redress.
Could you be paying less for your water?
If you’re a lower water user and not having your supply metered you could be paying well over the odds.
Better off - but are we any happier than 50 years ago?
We take foreign holidays, have plasma TVs and most of us drive our own car. But are we, as a nation, really any happier than we were in 1957?
