Articles by Lucy Purdy
Six reasons why getting ahead for Christmas is better for the planet, small businesses – and your stress levels
When it comes to getting ahead with festive prep, a good intention is just the start. Here’s how to avoid panic buying this Christmas
Culture Lifestyle Perspective Society
Road to refuge scheme offers free coach travel for abuse survivors
A partnership that was first formed during rail strikes has been expanded
Archive Good Business Society UK
Apples help to squeeze out untapped potential of ‘talented’ young people
Work experience plus nature connection is a powerful recipe, say those behind an apple-themed programme for young people
Society
The mother of three teaching young people how to make sense of the news
Navigating the news is an increasingly urgent life skill, says the woman who is teaching young people to do just that
Education Lifestyle Media Society
Why gratitude is good for us – and five ways to practise it this winter
For many people, winter can bring on the blues. Science shows that nurturing gratitude can help shift our focus to what’s positive
Body & Mind Health Lifestyle Spirit Wellbeing
‘It’s changed how the village feels’: the artists brightening up shop shutters
A suburb in Manchester let artists loose on shop shutters and walls. Now it hopes to inspire other towns to do the same
Arts Culture Society
