Gathering and walking is a lovely way to enjoy the mid winter bringing us up close and personal with native trees and shrubs. Sonia Caldwell of Kilcoe Studios shares some ideas on how you can use some of these as indoor decorations to expand beyond the much loved holly and […]
This month Bird Watch West Cork writes about how you can get involved in two important bird surveys that are run by BirdWatch Ireland. The Irish Wetland Bird Survey (I-WeBS) is introduced by Damaris Lysaght, I-WeBS West Cork co-ordinator and Nicholas Mitchell reminds us about the annual Irish Garden Bird […]
Cork Environmental Forum has announced its award winners for 2022, shining a spotlight on the wonderful activism, commitment and work being done across the sectors to support our environment. The Community and Voluntary Award, a very competitive category, has been awarded to the Oceans Plastic Project, a partnership with six […]
A new community café with trained volunteers ready to offer a listening ear will open on Bridge Street in Bantry early in the New Year. It will be a warm, safe space, open to all over-18’s where individuals may wish to just have a cuppa, make a connection, join a trained […]
The uncertainty we have experienced in the past few years with so many families unable to celebrate Christmas together has made us all appreciate the festive season and spending time together more, hence nostalgia is huge this year when it comes to decorating the home. Traditional Red and gold, the […]
Where have the past few months gone? Summer is now well in our rearview mirror and its time to get the house ready for winter! You don’t have to spend a fortune redecorating for every season, start by making a few small changes and repurposing some décor items that you […]