Archived articles from 2010
Rob Forbes Tri4Africa Challenge
28 Jul 2010
Rob Forbes has undertaken an amazing journey from Cirencester (UK) to South Africa by running, cycling and swimming alone. All to raise funds for Recycle a charity sending reclaimed bikes to Africa to provide essential transport
Give Jeans a Chance
28 Jul 2010
Clothing company Volcom, is collecting used jeans to give to the homeless in collaboration with the National Coalition for the Homeless.
Creative Arts Bridge the Age Gap
21 Jul 2010
A London-based organisation is using people's memories as building blocks for bringing different generations together through the creative arts.
Rent-A-Hen
21 Jul 2010
Swansea Community Farm are encouraging people to have a go at keeping chickens through a new scheme where hens are hired out on trial with all the necessary equipment to house them
Arcola Green Sundays – Water
20 Jul 2010
August's Green Sundays explores the depths of water - where it comes from, how we use it, ways to conserve it and what is happening with ocean pollution.
Plan to Plant
20 Jul 2010
The Woodland Trust are offering tree planting packs as part of an initiative to help schools, youth clubs and community groups get planting.
30 Years and Still Growing!
20 Jul 2010
The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG) marks its 30th anniversary this year with a major event in Nottingham on 3-4 September.
Generosity Games Celebrate the Gift of Life
20 Jul 2010
This year's Heart Lung Transplant games took place in Vaxjo, Sweden. British team member Justine Lamond tells us about her experiences as an athlete and transplant beneficiary.
Zero Carbon Britain
19 Jul 2010
The Zero Carbon Britain Report ñ is this our blueprint for the future? Find out at an event held at the University of London students Union and organised by the Campaign Against Climate Change.
Osprey Sets UK Record
12 Jul 2010
A 24-year-old osprey, dubbed nature's supermum, is famed as the oldest breeding bird of its kind ever to be recorded in the UK and has now seen her chicks take off.
Race to Zero Carbon
07 Jul 2010
Round-the-World Motor Race to Produce No Carbon Emissions - the Zero Emissions Race will involve teams from different continents racing electric vehicles around the world in 80 days.
Tribe of Doris 2010
05 Jul 2010
From July 10th to 15th August, Tribe of Doris, a summer school and festival in Devon, will offer workshops in drumming, dance, and voice, featuring inspirational teachers from across the globe.
African Country Leads the Way
30 Jun 2010
Central African Republic signs up to international law that protects the rights of indigenous peoples
Tale of a Nation's Progress
22 Jun 2010
Steph Bradley, of the Transition Town Network, has set out on a six month walk around England. She will be telling and collecting stories of how different communities are creating a better future.
Interfaith Peace and Educational Centre Opens
16 Jun 2010
A new facility promoting interfaith peace, the Asha Centre, opened on a day of celebration, also marking the 60th birthday of its founder, acclaimed human rights campaigner, Zebanoo Gifford
New Climate Activism Film Goes Free
15 Jun 2010
From the fields of Climate Camp, a new film entitled Just Do It, will tell the story of those mischievous activists fighting for justice on climate change.
Creating a Forest Garden
09 Jun 2010
Creating a Forest Garden: Working with Nature to Grow Edible Crops is a wonderful resource book by Martin Crawford for those who would like to work with nature in this way.