Report from Bukavu trip in October. The regional Bishop of the Anglican Church and chair of Alpha Eastern Congo board. Will help liaise Alpha within the Catholic Church.

Minimize your carbon emissions, and watch the climate change, in silent contemplative meditation. Meditate with a climate physicist. Non-denominational meditation at the Brown Street Park. 20 minutes of quiet sitting followed by 5 minutes of walking meditation, and a final 20 minutes of optional sitting. Mats, cushions, and basic instruction are provided. No sittings August 13 or 18.

A Scottish charity helping rescued animals in Portugal. We are a Scottish charity helping the Bianca Associação, a Portugal based animal rescue shelter, caring for over 300 dogs and many cats. For a small monthly sum you can become a God Parent to one of the animals who may never find a permanent home. Donate any amount you like through PayPal or gift items in need such as dog leads, food bowls and bedding. Win a portrait of your dog.

Woodland Spring Wild Flower Walk. Join our experts on a walk to seek out summer flowers; and bees, bugs and butterflies. Searching for Easter eggs in Bourne Wood. There were tombola and bric-a-brac stalls; and there was also a craft stall and a plant stall. Many thanks to all those that helped make the day possible.

Penning down my thoughts in hope of seeing them evolve into concrete actions. Do you ever have those unbearable bursts of creative cravings that make you restless, the feel of passionate art waiting to simply bubble forth.