Wildlife Travel – Worldwide Wildlife Viewing With Local Experts

Submitted by Ina Woolcott

“Wildlife Travel” was set up 21 years ago to support conservation. Destinations include the UK, Europe and worldwide. “Wildlife Travel” are extremely proud of their holidays and believe that their holidays are very different to any other. However, there are many travel companies out there organising holidays to wonderful parts of the world. So why, you may ask, should you choose to travel with “Wildlife Travel”? What makes the company so different?

For “Wildlife Travel“, their conservation credentials aren’t just a case of ‘green wash’, they are central to the way the holidays and business function. “Wildlife Travel” was set up with the express aim of supporting nature conservation. Any profit made is donated to The Wildlife Trusts to support their vital conservation work in the UK.

Wherever possible they work directly with nature conservation organisations in the host countries to support their activities. For instance, their trip to Bulgaria is organised to support the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds, while the stay in the Peruvian rainforest will contribute to the work of the Tambopata Research Centre, studying scarlet macaws. All leaders either work in, or have direct links with, nature conservation.

A programme is being developed offering more holidays that don’t require air travel. It is now possible to travel to several European destinations by train.

“Wildlife Travel” are also working closely with the local “Wildlife Trusts” in the UK to develop a programme of UK breaks, offering wildlife viewing with the local experts.

Look out for more news on the trips as they become available on the website:
Wildlife Travel

Related links:
www.sussexwt.org.uk/holidays/index.htm
Wildlife Trusts
The Great Fen Project: Just What Wildlife, Nature and People Need

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Woodland Trust: Support National Tree Week

The Woodland Trust has 119 tree planting events in their diary. The Trust has planted over 4.5 million trees and created 3,200 hectares of new native woodland since they established in 1972.

National Tree week starts tomorrow November 26th , 2008 – December 7th, 2008. Show your support by helping to plant a tree at one of their events or maybe you like to buy a tree and plant it in your own garden.

Please follow the link for details on ‘what to wear’, the Countryside Code and also to view the events list for planting a tree in your area:
Tree Planting Events
Countryside Code

PS: Let me know when you are going and give me a lift

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Orphans in Africa Project – We Need Your Help!

I’ve had an e-mail of Mark Anastasi, you know, the guy who empowers and inspires people to live a life of passion, purpose and joy. Well, I must say, today he inspired me to look into the ‘Orphans in Africa Project’. You too should check it out and re-think what’s really important in life.

Orphans in Africa is a non-profit charity organisation and funded by donations only. The project is created for the purpose of assisting AIDS orphans as well as street children.

Orphans in Africa Project is supported by many caring individuals as well as churches. The project isn’t affiliated to any church or organisation in particular. The simple aims come straight from the heart.

- giving a home to African orphans and street kids
- creating a safe, loving and nurturing environment
- giving them a healthy diet and a good education
- releasing them back into the community as healthy, educated and well-adjusted adults so they can play their part in the future of their own nation

Here is what you can do:

Join the group on facebook (like I did, and invite your friends):
Orphans In Africa Project (Zimbabwe)

Mark Anastasi – Orphans in Africa:
Mark Anastasi – Orphans in Africa

How YOU Can Help:
Orphans in Africa:How You Can Help

For more information on what else you can do:
Orphans in Africa Project

For more information on Mark and what he does, please click on the link below:
Mark Anastasi

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Barack Obama Elected 44th President of the United States

A historic election. Barack Obama wins as first African-American President. Would we have expected anything different, I wonder?

Countless days, countless hours the United States and the rest of the world have been anxiously waiting for the conclusion of the 44th President election to be ‘over’.

After earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, wars, financial catastrophes and terrorist attacks we for one reason or another good reason to rejoice in unison.

November 5th, 2008 the world has woken up to a new President of the United States. Barack has overwhelmingly been supported. He is said to represent change, commitment, responsibility, but most of all hope.

Barack Obama promised to be a leader for all. He promised to listen to all. Briefly, but profoundly and sincerely Obama began with his victory speech at about 12:00 am this morning. His speech was inspirational and motivational. It instilled a sense of pride in the citizens of the country and feelings of hope that was long lost. He directed his heartfelt thanks to the many people who voted for him.

Obama says, “change will come”. I don’t know about you, but I certainly hope he will live up to his promises!

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Miss England: VOTE FOR ME, HOLLY SCRIVENS

Hey, isn’t she JUST gorgeous! It’s Holly Scrivens, my friends daughter. Holly is going for Miss England, so please support her (and me) and vote for her. Read on and follow the instructions NOW!!!

My name is Holly Scrivens and I am competing for a place in Miss England. I have already been selected as a quarter finalist in the Miss Fresh Photographic contest and need your help to reach the semi final.

Please vote for me by texting my first (HOLLY) and second (SCRIVENS) name to 84205

Or you can vote from a landline by texting my unique number shown on the Miss England website before my name.
All mobile votes cost 50p.

Last year contestants raised over £32,000 for the Institute of Cancer Walk with Cancer appeal.

Voting starts 12noon Tuesday 21st October and ends Friday 14th November at 12noon.

Some more pictures:

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The Living Rainforest | Berkshire

The Living Rainforest was started 13 years ago in a rural village in Berkshire. The centre now runs as an independent charity. It is a live rainforest growing in glasshouses covering 15,000 square feet with visits of over 70,000 people every year, including up to 15,000 children on school visits.

The Living Rainforest is one of the first such projects in Europe and brings together animals and plants, using them to educate visitors and schools about humanity’s impact on the environment. The educational work is aimed at both formal and informal audiences about how human culture and economies react with our ecosystems in a practical way.

You will find exotic plants, many animals and also free flying birds. It strives to make learning about life fun. The many visitors who come to the center are immersed in real rainforest experiences.

The interpretation center links plants, animals, ecosystems, human needs, economies and of course cultures. It is highly interesting as well as educational. The centers aim is to delight and challenge and build on the incredible biological and cultural diversity of planet Earth.

It looks like a brilliant place and I hope you go and explore the center for yourself. Click here for more information, special events and directions: www.livingrainforest.org

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Barnabas Adventure Centres | Investors in Young People

Barnabas Adventure Centres offer residential accommodation and instructed activities for:

1. Youth Groups
2. Schools and Colleges
3. Conferences
4. Training Schemes

The centre encourages young people for over 80 years at their activity centres. The charity runs four centres across the UK:

Carroty Wood – Kent

Whithaugh Park – Scottish Border

Frontier Centre – Northants

Halls Green – Kent

Each year about 40,000 people visit the centres. From schools, youth groups to house parties and also the Prince’s Trust training organisations. Their aim is to be investors in young people, helping them to grow spiritual, physical and also boost their confidence, which in turn teaches them to have greater respect for others as well as working better as part of a team.

What an opportunity! For more detailed information click here: www.barnabas.org.uk

Related article on Home- Schooling-UK
Barnabas Adventure Centres

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Beards and Moustaches Contest – What is Your Favourite one?

You just got to laugh… SORRY, I know it is serious really.

Here are some of the beard and moustache styles on display at the North American Beard and moustache Championship in Bremerton. …Chinese…Musketeer… Hungarian… Garibaldi… what is your favourite one?

Well, don’t ask me, I am not really a ‘fan’ of beards and moustaches – but hey… each to their own. And after all, it is for a good course

Watch the video below and if you are interested in what happened, click here:
Mustaches and beards face off in friendly contest

Mustaches and beards face off in friendly contest

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Steve Jobs WWDC Keynote

Isn’t he a clever guy

There is also a 107 minute version of today’s Steve Jobs WWDC Keynote, but I show you the 60 second version.

Views: 60,235 at the time of my posting

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George Sampson – Britain’s Got Talent

This doesn’t really need many words as it speaks for itself. I am sure we have all seen him, but in case you haven’t, here he is ‘Singing in The Rain’. He is BRILLIANT!

LQ Britain’s Got Talent – Semi Final 3 – George Sampson

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