Can festivals leave the land better than they found it?
How music festivals are putting land restoration, community action and environmental change on the bill
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Conservation Environment Science Society
Bringing the thrill of live music to deaf audiences – with the help of air guitar
Luke Holdsworth was born deaf and is now one of the UK’s most respected BSL interpreters at live concerts
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Back on track: Matt Haig on finding acceptance
At 50 years old and with the release of his new book The Midnight Train, Matt Haig explains why acceptance has descended on him
Arts Lifestyle Perspective
Three sports groups using movement to tackle isolation
These three groups are using sport and movement to create connection, purpose and community
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How birdwatching has become an unexpected hit with Gen Z
A new wave of young birders is helping to turn one of Britain’s oldest pastimes into one of its fastest-growing hobbies
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Food Lifestyle Society
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