Forest Holiday

Forest Holidays refers to a tyoe if UK holiday that centers around staying in cabins or lodges nestled within forests, emphazing a connection with nature and offering opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. These holidays are designed to help people reconnect with nature and each other, often featuring woodland cabins with private hot tubs, wild adventures, and incredible views. Forest Holidays is also a Certified B Corp, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and creating a positive impact on the environment.
Forest Holidays offers unique holidays in some of England's and Scotland's most beautiful forests.
Guests typically stay in self-catering cabins or lodges, often equipped with private hot tubs, outdoor dining areas, and woodland views.
Forest Holidays provides a range of activities, including nature trails, cycling, water sports, and ranger-led adventures, catering to both adults and children.
The company is committed to sustainable practices and actively works to protect and enhance the forests where they operate.
Forest Holidays has a partnership with Forestry England, aiming to balance people and nature through their business model.
Forest Holidays emphasizes the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature, encouraging guests to relax, recharge, and reconnect with themselves and their surroundings.

https://www.forestholidays.co.uk/

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UK Astronomy

UK Astronomy is  a registered UK charity focused on educating and inspiring people about astronomy. It offers various activities like public talks, stargazing events, and educational workshops, and provides resources and guides for those interested in learning about the night sky. UK Astronomy aims to make astronomy accessible and engaging for everyone, from beginners to more experienced stargazers.

The charity was founded by Ross Hockham, who wanted to create a welcoming space for people to learn about the night sky.

https://www.ukastronomy.org/

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Community Assembly

These are some photographs  of residents and staff having a community assembly at the Chrysalis Theatre in Camphill Milton Keynes. We usually have these assemblies every month in the community so that we can discuss issues and bring up news about events happening in the community.

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Victory in Europe Day Picnic

Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945; it marked the official surrender of all German military operations.

Most former Soviet countries, and some others, celebrate on 9th May, as Germany's unconditional surrender entered into force at 23:01 on 8 May Central European Summer Time; this corresponded with 00:01 on 9 May in Moscow Time.

Several countries observe public holidays on the day each year, also called Victory Over Fascism Day, Liberation Day, or Victory Day. In the UK, it is often abbreviated to VE Day, a term which existed as early as September 1944, in anticipation of victory.

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Maypole Dancing

Maypole dancing is traditional dance performed around a pole, typically during May Day celecrations. It involves dancers holding ribbons and weaving them around the pole, creating a colorful, swirling pattern. The dance is a festive activity that often brings communities together and is rooted in ancient traditions of celebrating the arrival of spring.

The tradition of maypole dancing has roots in ancient European celebrations of spring, with decorated poles and dancing around trees being a common practice. The maypole is a tall, decorated pole, often adorned with greenery and ribbons. Dancers hold ribbons attached to the pole and move in a circular pattern, weaving the ribbons around the pole to create intricate patterns. The maypole dance is often seen as a symbol of fertility and the renewal of nature in the spring. Maypole dancing is still practiced today, often in schools, community events, and at May Day celebrations. The tradition is a vibrant example of how communities celebrate the coming of spring and the return of the summer months.

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