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Did you know? Showers have become more popular in the last 30 years, from less than 20% of homes owning a shower in the 1970s to about 85% ownership today. Nowadays, showers use around 12% of the water used in the household. By being water efficient in the shower you can save money not only on your water bill, but on your energy bill too, whilst protecting the environment.

In honour of national veg week and meat free Monday, we made a ‘red lentil and barley soup’ ha with a big chunk of ‘white Sourdough bread’ from our local bakery. Yesterday our master chef made a yummy ‘Goats Cheese and Watercress Quiche’ delicious x If you need a little help ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ recipe bank has 10 brilliant veggie meals and a few HINTS & TIPS for making the most of the food we buy http://england.lovefoodhatewaste.com/blog/2013/05/its-national-vegetarian-week-so-why-not-try-something-new  oh and here’s the recipe to our wonderful goat’s cheese and watercress quiche that’s even gluten-free and truly flavoursome http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1787/goats-cheese-and-watercress-quiche

Celebrate National Vegetarian Week 2013! Check out the What’s Happening http://events.nationalvegetarianweek.org/events.aspx calendar for special offers, activities, events and happenings across the UK. If you’re looking for information about being or becoming a young veggie then you’re in the right place http://www.youngveggie.org/

Our bees are in danger, three species of bees are already extinct and others are in rapid decline. Spread seeds, love bees! Bumblebees rely on particular flowers for food throughout the year use the Bee kind tool to discover whether the flowers in your garden are bee­‐friendly http://beekind.bumblebeeconservation.org/

Our little secret agents were up early and very busy today making special apple and blackberry muffins to celebrate Food Revolution Day 2013 another amazing initiative from Jamie Oliver, want to find out more about ‘Food Education for all’ or get involved check out http://www.jamieoliver.com/foodrevolutionday it’s never too late!!! x

The African elephant is the world’s largest land mammal – with males measuring up to 4 metres high and usually weighing over six tonnes. Are you keen to learn more http://www.wwf.org.uk/what_we_do/safeguarding_the_natural_world/wildlife/african_elephant/?pc=ALD004002&gclid=COCc4tWvlbcCFTIQtAodmm0ABw

Now they do say we should all be eating at least 5 portions of fruit or veg a day, and here’s one way we think would encourage more people to eat up – amazing animals made from fruit! They look great and tasty, too source: Amazing Photos in the World

It’s easy! Cycling is often the easiest way to get around our city – you can ride quickly and directly to the shops, to school or to work, and not have to worry about parking the car. It’s fun! Cycling is a really enjoyable way to get around and spend your time, whether you’re riding alone, or with your friends or family. Take a picnic and make a day of it! It’s fast! During the rush hour, cycling can be up to twice as fast as going by car. Most places in a city can be reached by bike in around 30 minutes. It’s free! With a bike there’s no fuel to buy (apart from your own food!), no road tax or parking fees. …