If you had to switch lives with a fictional character for a week, who would you choose? Anyone from a Jane Austen novel really. Mainly because the biggest conflict (outside of the relationships) is people coming to your property unannounced, and the societal expectation to entertain these types of people. It would be both a … Continue reading Sunday musings
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Activist leaves a farrowing crate after 21 days
Following on from my previous post made about this protect, Michelle has lasted the 21 days and has now left the farrowing crate. Animal Rising campaign lead Michelle left the crate on September 22, after entering it at 7am on September 1, thereby completing her 21 day protest to raise awareness about farrowing crates and … Continue reading Activist leaves a farrowing crate after 21 days
Secrecy around animal testing deemed unlawful
A three-judge panel of the UK Upper Tribunal has ruled in a recent case that blanket secrecy surrounding animal testing licences is incompatible with Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The case in question is Cruelty Free International v Information Commissioner and the Home Office. The case, issued at court by … Continue reading Secrecy around animal testing deemed unlawful
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptIf you could pick any fictional animal to be your lifelong companion (like a Pokémon or fantasy pet), what would it be?View all responses You could give me any and I'd probably be happy, but in all honesty I would have to pick a Piplup from Pokemon. A small, sassy penguin. If you've … Continue reading Sunday Musings
My first raspberry haul!
This summer I have been trying my hand at gardening. House plants do not tend to last in my house, but I thought as these will be outside, maybe they stand a better chance against the forces of nature rather than me. I have been looking after my little garden as little as possible, so … Continue reading My first raspberry haul!
Sunday Musings
What’s a cultural tradition from your country that you love? I find British culture so interesting because I feel there is so much to it and yet so little at the same time. For me, British culture is seen most commonly in the shared, tiny mannerisms that every single British person will have whether they … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Long-haul travel tips
Daily writing promptWhat’s the longest trip you’ve ever taken?View all responses Whilst I would say I am relatively well travelled, I am preparing to go on my longest trip ever. I think it may be the longest trip anyone can do, now I think about it. Next year I am booked to travel from the … Continue reading Long-haul travel tips
Activist spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Central London
In order to raise awareness of the plight of pigs reared in Britain’s factory farms, an animal rights activist is currently spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Trafalgar Square, in Central London. At the time of writing this post, she is currently on Day 7, and you can follow her journey on her … Continue reading Activist spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Central London
Sunday Musings
What’s a moment when you realized you were officially an adult? Recently, it has shocked me how excited I am about very mundane things in my house. I got an air fryer about a year ago and I am STILL super impressed with it everyday. And don't even get me started on how good my … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday musings
Which author would you love to have dinner with? Stephen King. I have loved his work since I was about 12 and read Pet Cemetary for the first time. His way of writing and telling a story is such an art form, and I would love to be able to ask more about his entire … Continue reading Sunday musings
