Calm Your Beans

Up and down the country thousands of not-for-profit organisations are struggling in a world of growing funding gaps and rising costs.  With the recession causing havoc in many people’s lives and our coalition government aggressively forging ahead on a relentless course of deep public sector cuts, there is a greater need than ever for those [...]

I grew up in the Highlands of Scotland, and as a young teenager I used to enjoy scouring second hand clothes shops for cool things to wear, but unlike my city dwelling contemporaries there were no skinny jeans and leather jackets on the hangers, just Harris Tweed blazers and brown leather brogues.  I was possibly [...]

With all the decorations and gifts in the shops you’ll be sure to know that Christmas is on the way. Here’s one of our ideas for crafting your own presents accompanied by the third Calm Your Beans podcast.

Growing your own food can have a great number of benefits. Don’t worry if you don’t have a garden, you can still enjoy this activity with a window box. Listen to our latest podcast to find out more and get some green fingers of your own.

Flying by your own steam on a trusty mechanical steed is a great way to traverse the land. Whether it’s just a short glide down to your local Deli or heading out on the open road for the day; the Bicycle is a way for folks to get around