A 13-year-old Epping schoolboy has written to Sir David Attenborough to highlight the threat of hundreds of new homes which is looming over Epping - and the damage the development would cause to nature and local wildlife. Read more at cutt.ly/EEF-2026-120

✨Our Director Henrietta Billings, has written a thoughtful piece for @thegentleauthor.bsky.social on plans for Liverpool St Station, showing how we can protect the Victorian heritage alongside essential accessibility upgrades. Read here➡️https://spitalfieldslife.com/2026/01/30/liverpool-st-station/

Below, an update on our campaign. The Holocaust Memorial Bill has now received Royal Assent. Once the diggers move in there will be no going back, so we will now be campaigning for a fresh planning inquiry. www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-go...

“I grew up writing letters, but it is so expensive to send them now, and people tend to respond by text, WhatsApp or a phone call. I say to them: ‘I don’t want to chat, can’t you write me a letter?’ Letter writing is so underrated.” @letterappsoc.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Too lovely a day today, not to venture out into the Forest, even for a short time… . . . #EppingForest #trees #veterantrees #christmas #christmasday #blueskies www.instagram.com/p/DSsWjUHiJo...

Merry Christmas, and thank you. From all of us at St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, we’re so grateful for your support of the BBC Radio 4 #ChristmasAppeal. Watch this message of thanks from our CEO, Duncan Shrubsole, Hugh Dennis and Revd Dr Sam Wells.

Lovely Christmas Concert at High Beach Church last Sunday by the Woodford Singers. More on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DSQAMiCCLx... . . . #christmas #concert #highbeach #eppingforest #community

This Government once vowed to be “the most nature-positive [we have] ever had”. Months of blaming wildlife and stripping back protections have already made a mockery of that promise. And if the rumoured cuts to BNG go ahead, it will deal yet another devastating blow to nature.

Lovely Christmas drinks with the London Art Deco Group at the Duke in Bloomsbury. @artdecosocuk.bsky.social More on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DSCVneoiFh... . . . #artdeco #christmas #thedukebloomsbury

Appalling! The Allotment Cat community have supported Wildcat Haven's brilliant work for years - please let's help them some more now and save these beautiful wild cats from the rapacious developers and corrupt politicians. www.wildcathaven.com/news/clashin...

2025 St Martin in The Fields Radio 4 Christmas Appeal is now live. The Appeal changes and saves lives. Please consider donating if you can. @stmartininthefields @smtfc . . . #charity #stmartininthefields #homelessness #hope www.instagram.com/p/DR9fV9uCMd...

Tune in tomorrow, Sunday 7th December, for the BBC Radio 4 #ChristmasAppeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, presented by Revd Dr Sam Wells, and Making a Difference with Hugh Dennis. Broadcast timings: The Christmas Appeal: 7:54am & 9:26pm Making a Difference: 9:45am & 7:45pm

Great to be at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square last night. An enduring symbol of friendship between the UK and Norway. www.instagram.com/p/DR4Y66giNG... @trafalgartree . . . #christmas #christmastree #london #oslo #norway #friendshipbetweennations

Every week should start like this…Fantastic concert on Monday lunchtime with TJ Johnson, Al Nicholls and Co at the Spice of Life in Soho. A life affirming start to the week… www.instagram.com/p/DRzMmkJiDC... . . . #jazz #goodtimes #community #connection #TJJohnson #AlNicholls #soho #livemusic

Moving Light Up A Life service in Loughton on Saturday with St Clare’s Hospice and Rev William Rose-More. Remembering Mum. . . . #love #community #loss #grief #griefjourney www.instagram.com/p/DRuBF66jeL...

Lovely Advent Service at St Martin in the Fields on Sunday with a thoughtful sermon. . . . #advent #stmartininthefields #connection #community #christmas More on insta www.instagram.com/p/DRtEpt5iFq...

Remembering all the animals #purplepoppy #remembrancesunday 💜

Remembering my family members, no longer with us, who served in so many ways. “They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them” See for more: www.instagram.com/p/DQ1cQOGCJd... . . . #remembrance #poppies #VE80

Fabulous vintage fashion event generously hosted by and at Claridges - a true home of Art Deco. And delivered by the inimitable Virginia Bates. Attended with the London Art Deco Group. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQqzDn1iJc... . . . #artdeco #vintage #fashion #claridges #ArtDecoSocietyUK

Southwold Part 4 - Seafaring. Lots to see both from the shore - and in the Sailors Reading Room, a special place. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQjnpxKCIC... . . . #southwold #suffolk #sea #sailing #heritage #sailorsreadingroom #ships

Southwold Part 3 - Food. Always a joy - fish and chips, seafood, coffee, cake, and Smidgin. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQidm5-iBB... . . . #southwold #sea #seafood #suffolk

Southwold Part 2 - Architecture - always lots to see. More on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DQbqYZQCOE... . . . #southwold #suffolk #coast #architecture

Southwold last week - and daily great opportunities to ‘see the sea’… More on Instagram: . . . #sea #ocean #beach #southwold www.instagram.com/p/DQUVE_ziFv...

The First Minister must stop this project. There's still time to stop Berwick Bank...but only if we make ourselves heard. Add your voice and tell them. Scotland can lead on renewables without sacrificing its seabirds. 👇 www.seabird.org/cancel-berwi...

Psst! Pumpkins are a treat for birds but can be harmful to hedgehogs. 🦔❌ Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.

Once again at Regents Park Open Air Theatre, for the last night of the Summer Season.Beautiful production of Brigadoon reimagined well.Very atmospheric in this setting.Thanks for working your magic again Regents Park! . . . #regentspark #regentsparkopenairtheatre #openairtheatre #Brigadoon #London

Lovely to visit Two Temple Place Celebration of Makers event last month. Learnt lots about the wonderful floor! Two Temple Place is open tomorrow for Open House weekend do visit if you can!More on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DO0_HeZCEZ... . . . #openhouse #openhouse2025 #twotempleplace #heritage

Delighted to contribute to Loughton Horticultural Show yesterday - taking Second Place for my VE 80th Anniversary Orange and Ginger Cake, and Third Place for my Dahlias! More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DOTH3szCFg... . . . #loughton #gardens #flowers #produce #horticulture #community

Throwback to August and the Copped Hall Summer Open Day two weeks back. Lovely as always - more on Instagram. . . . #coppedhall #eppingforest #restoration #gardens #gardenproduce www.instagram.com/p/DON5L4yiAP...

Been quite a crop of plums this year. At some point in the Winter there will be Plum and Lime jam-making . . . #plums #fruit #harvest #jam-making www.instagram.com/p/DOMKllcCCH...

Recent trip to Sussex included visit to a sadly wet Chichester! Lovely coffee stop at Fernleigh, and visit to the CFT for Top Hat. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DOLSpaPCC1... . . . #chichester #fernleighchichester #coffee #tophat

Lovely time last weekend in Goring By Sea catching up with friends, enjoying beach and sea walks, and a cuppa at the BlueBird Cafe at Ferring. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DOJOXguiI9... . . . #sea #ocean #beach #beachlife #sealife #goringbysea #ferring #bluebirdcafeferring

West Wales Part 4 - Architecture. Recent Bucket List trip to West Wales - lots to see on the architecture front. More on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DNV9MThs0Z... . . . #Architecture #NewQuay #wales #stdogmaels #aberaeron

West Wales - Part 3 - Recent Bucket List trip to Wales - great local seafood and fish - and Karen’s fabulous cooking! As ever more on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DNTDBLPMS-... . . . #wales #seafood #fish #alcoholfree #local #ukfishingindustry

🚒 70 firefighters have brought a fresh fire under control at #Wanstead Flats this afternoon. 🚨 Please remember, ❌ no barbecues or fires are permitted anywhere in the #EppingForest. Do not discard lit cigarettes in the Forest & please take your litter home with you to dispose of it responsibly there

West Wales Part 2 - Wildlife - lovely recent trip last week with opportunities to see seals, dolphins and Red Kite…. More on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DNRXt_AsYE... . . . #wales #wildlife #birds #seals #dolphins #redkite #marinelife

🚒 Thanks to @london-fire.gov.uk for tackling an 8 acre fire on #WansteadFlats this evening. 👨‍🚒 Crews will remain on scene into the evening, carrying out additional firefighting operations. ⚠️ #EppingForest remains at HIGH risk of wildfire. www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

Calling all GenZ festival postcard writers! BBC News are running an article tomorrow (Tues, 12th August at 1845hrs) all about sending postcards from festivals and would love to speak to you! Do let us know if you fancy spreading the word for postcard sending live on TV! 🤩🎪📺💌

West Wales Part 1 - Beaches recent Bucket List visit to friend Karen in Wales. Lots of lovely opportunities to enjoy beaches and sea. More on instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DNN4qzKs2l... #wales #sea #ocean #beach

North Norfolk - Part 3 - Wildlife. Scenes from a bucket list holiday last month. Spoonbill, Marsh Harrier, Hare, Swallow. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DM55YIVsXv... . . . #norfolk #northnorfolk #sea #ocean #wildlife #birds #birdlife #marshharrier #spoonbill #swallow

North Norfolk Part 2 - Scenes from a Bucketlist holiday - Food. Especially seafood and cake. More on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DM3GEtesnP... . . . #norfolk #northnorfolk #seafood #fish #ukfishing

North Norfolk Part 1 - Bucket List Holiday last month - Beaches - Wells, Brancaster, Skolt. More on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DM27UPIMwe... . . . . #norfolk #northnorfolk #sea #ocean

Lovely launch event on Sunday afternoon for the Epping Forest Summer Show. The View, Rangers Road, Chingford E4, till early September. More on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DMs97NIMh3... . . . #art #eppingforest #eppingforestevents #chingford #summershow

Excellent gig at Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho yesterday with the Adrian Cox Trio - great to see them again. @adriancoxmusic.bsky.social More on Instagram - www.instagram.com/p/DMmxleMs68... #jazz #adriancoxtrio

Hoping @charlescuthbert25.bsky.social can help me out with firm ID on both of these!

Community Action Day: Jul 31st 5pm outside Whitechapel Town Hall against destruction and displacement in Spitalfields by the Truman Brewery #SaveBrickLane

We need new homes, clean energy & a thriving economy. But that can and must go hand in hand with restoring nature. We offered solutions. Ministers didn’t act. Unless Part 3 is changed, it must be removed. Today, the Lords have a chance to sound the alarm before it's too late. 🚨

Government says it wants a ‘win-win’ for nature & growth. But Part 3 is not the answer. It removes vital protections for our most important habitats; without strong evidence it will help housing or infrastructure. Even the Government’s own analysis shows nature isn’t a blocker.

This afternoon, the Planning Bill enters the House of Lords. Within it is a proposal that would make it easier to destroy the woods, rivers and wildlife we all love - by weakening the laws that keep them safe. If Part 3 isn’t changed or scrapped, nature will pay the price. ⚠️

Lovely visit yesterday for Tea and Cake to the Church of the Holy Innocents deep in the heart of Epping Forest. It’s a special place. And the cake is great. More on insta. www.instagram.com/p/DLQUHd5Mcr... #teaandcake #eppingforest #churchoftheholyinnocents