Movie Review: Ocean by David Attenborough

Movie synopsis from the official website: OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences … Continue reading Movie Review: Ocean by David Attenborough

Christspiracy – Movie Review

Movie blurb: Christspiracy: The Spirituality Secret is a groundbreaking and censored documentary revealing the biggest cover-up in 2,000 years. Co-directed by award-winning filmmaker Kip Andersen (Netflix: Cowspiracy 2014, What the Health 2017, Seaspiracy 2021) and Kameron Waters. I will start this by saying that I am not a religious person. I do not believe in … Continue reading Christspiracy – Movie Review

The Big Butterfly Count

The Big Butterfly Count is an annual event created by the Butterfly Conservation. The count is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping the Butterfly Conservation assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) that you see in your local area. The count runs from … Continue reading The Big Butterfly Count

World Bee Day

Under the theme “Bee engaged in pollinator-friendly agricultural production”, World Bee Day 2023 calls for global action to support pollinator-friendly agricultural production and highlights the importance of protecting bees and other pollinators, particularly through evidence-based agricultural production practices. The day has been celebrated since 2018 and there are many resources and special events happening around … Continue reading World Bee Day

Are pets vegan friendly?

I was on the internet late at night and came across a vegan discussion thread where someone had commented that you cannot call yourself a vegan if you have a pet. Their whole argument was that vegans should not do anything that exploits or causes an animal to be exploited, and by having a pet … Continue reading Are pets vegan friendly?

Squirrel Appreciation Day

21 January marks Squirrel Appreciation Day! This day was introduced by Christy Hargrove, a wildlife rehabilitator to encourage people to learn more about the UK's most common wildlife. It is to help promote the welfare and care for our red and grey squirrels. Now I have only ever seen grey squirrels - outside our house … Continue reading Squirrel Appreciation Day

Why perfection is a myth

Following on my previous post, I wanted to take another little opportunity to reiterate that veganism is not an all or nothing lifestyle. That just because you are vegan does not mean that you also have to try and right every other wrong in the world. The idea of the 'perfect person' is a myth … Continue reading Why perfection is a myth

Should vegans get vaccinations?

I have been seeing a lot of stuff going around online lately about whether vegans can have vaccinations and still call themselves vegans. It is an issue that is very much up for debate, even if you are not vegan. Personally, I will always advocate for modern medicine as much as possible and it is … Continue reading Should vegans get vaccinations?