Tea Time For Poverty Relief

Tea Time: Moe Kafer © Christian Aid 2008

Provide poor communities with clean water, food and shelter by enjoying a cuppa and this cake recipe.

World poverty seems like such a huge problem to tackle that we don’t know how to start – but here’s a chance to make a difference just by taking half an hour out of your day and enjoying a nice cup of your favourite tea, piece of cake and a good old gossip with your friends.

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North Pole Ice Vanishes

The German research vessel Polarstern off the coast of Greenland at the beginning of August 2008 before going on to journey through the Northwest Passage. Photo: M. Graeve, Alfred Wegener Institute

Arctic ice is on the verge of another all-time low.

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Save Water & Money At Home

Easy water saving advice to help households save money and make a positive impact on the planet.

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Allotmenteers Unite To Save Plots

Michael Wale talks with a West Country allotment organisation that wants to represent Britain nationally.

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American Interest In Britain's Allotments

Michael Wale finds the re-located Olympic allotmenteers angry, and is visited on his own plot by American television.

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Knit For Premature Babies

Can you knit, crochet or sew? Then find out how you can volunteer to help premature babies and their parents.

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CBeebies Goes Green

A year-long green initiative called EcoBeebies will launch on the CBeebies channel on 13 June 2008.

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Bike Week 2008

Bike Week aims to re-engage people with the benefits and enjoyment of cycling – a fun and easy way to improve your fitness.

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Some British Birds In Danger

Ptarmigan could be in danger

Michael Wale talks with an academic who has spent a year and a half identifying which British birds could be endanger in the future.

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Your Money

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Struggling To Pay The Mortgage

Independent Financial Adviser Peter McGahan advises whether income support can help if you are having difficulty meeting mortgage payments.

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Green Issues With Michael Wale

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Apple Lovers

Michael Wale visits a Herefordshire orchard brought back to life by the public.

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From relationship advice to environmental issues; life as an ex-pat living in France and the highs and lows of going back to study; read the latest from our regular contributors.