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The Power of Love
12
Jan
2024

The Power of Love

“Just like a human child, a baby elephant captures your heart entirely — so utterly dependent and incredibly intelligent. Although a baby elephant duplicates humans in terms of age, they are certainly much more advanced than the human equivalent in early infancy and much more responsible and wiser in childhood and adolescence.” – Daphne Sheldrick   Daphne and Aisha, one of the first infant...
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The Queen visits Sheldrick Wildlife Trust near Nairobi National Park
27
Nov
2023

The Queen visits Sheldrick Wildlife Trust near Nairobi National Park

Following a service of remembrance, the Queen visited the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust near Nairobi National Park to witness orphaned elephants rescued from the wild. Observing their playful antics during feeding time, she humorously referred to a corner as the "naughty corner" for the more restless ones. The Queen fed a one-year-old calf named Mzinga with a fortified version of human milk formula,...
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Elephants — Some Lucky Survivors - SWT Conservation Charity
02
Oct
2023

Elephants — Some Lucky Survivors - SWT Conservation Charity

Very often, our work focuses on the vulnerability of elephants. We are the first responders to tiny orphans found on the brink of death, enormous bulls who have been harmed by the human hand, or entire herds marooned on community land. All these incidents remind us that, despite being the largest creatures to walk planet earth, elephants are still remarkably fragile. A single bullet or a snare...
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Humpty, A Special Little Hippo - SWT Conservation Charity
06
Aug
2023

Humpty, A Special Little Hippo - SWT Conservation Charity

Days before Christmas, Humpty splashed into our world. Instead of arriving in a sleigh pulled by reindeer, she was heralded in by a bed of flapping fish, then ferried beneath a helicopter. We weren’t prepared to have a little hippo in our midst, nor could we have expected the extent to which she would capture all our hearts.     On 22nd December 2016, I received a call about a tiny...
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An Incredible Treatment at the Ithumba Stockades - SWT Conservation Charity
16
Jul
2023

An Incredible Treatment at the Ithumba Stockades - SWT Conservation Charity

It was where Sidai led her little family on the long, drought-stricken trek ‘home,’ knowing she needed urgent treatment for an arrow wound. In fact, many elephants — ex-orphans and wild elephants alike — have come to Ithumba seeking help. This week’s incident is but the latest in a long line of remarkable stories.   The wild bull appeared at the stockades — then, incredibly, showed himself...
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How we re-use our Strulch bags
16
Jul
2023

How we re-use our Strulch bags

Hi Jackie, We're always told to reuse before recycle so I thought I'd let you know how we re-use the Strulch bags. They make strong sacks to transport all my excess garden waste to the local household recycle centre. So far we've used the same bags multiple times and they are holding up well. Here is a photo of all our clippings from the hedge. Brian & Sam
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Giraffes, The Long-Stemmed Flowers of Africa - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
06
Jul
2023

Giraffes, The Long-Stemmed Flowers of Africa - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Giraffes are indeed the rare, long-stemmed flowers of Africa. Few sights make me singularly feel so at home, so immersed in the heart of Kenya, than these other-worldly creatures. But their ethereal form belies a charming eccentricity. Anyone who has ever known a giraffe will agree: They are quirky beyond measure. Just like each giraffe has a unique spot pattern that is entirely their own, they...
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Strulch to the rescue!
26
Jun
2023

Strulch to the rescue!

I wanted to share a completely unexpected bonus use of the Strulch - my garden crops are benefiting from it immensely, and we have a few bags left over after Strulching our raised beds. Last night we had a huge sudden deluge of rain, the driveway drain blocked from a profusion of wisteria blooms and water started pouring into the lower level of our house as the drain entrance was plugged with...
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South East Water Implements Hosepipe Ban 26th June
16
Jun
2023

South East Water Implements Hosepipe Ban 26th June

Kent and Sussex residents supplied by South East Water will face water usage restrictions due to unprecedented levels of demand. The company has announced that it has no other option but to limit the use of hosepipes in the region, with the restrictions set to come into effect on June 26. South East Water has stated that its facilities are currently operating at maximum capacity. Every water...
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Can Strulch be used around potatoes?
23
May
2023

Can Strulch be used around potatoes?

We have not undertaken any trials ourselves but a number of customers have previously reported good results using Strulch as a cover on potatoes. We would recommend waiting until leaves and stems are well above ground level before spreading Strulch to avoid contact with young leaves - but otherwise the product is safe to use in contact with stems and tubers. The attached short article from the...
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