Hi everyone! Our latest and, sadly, our last newsletter is out now. Some of you may already know that Brigit has decided to step down as the CEO of the Big Green Idea charity and the rest of the core support team have backed a decision to wind the charity up. Full details are in the newsletter as well as the great story about the Big Green Bus moving to the Eden Project in Cornwall to continue it's brilliant work with a whole new crew :o) More →

The Bumble Bee Conservation Trust are up for a National Lottery Award! They have reached the final three in the hotly contested 'Best Environment Project' and are now up for the public vote against 'Laganscape' and 'Millenium Country Park' . With Brigit passionately believing in the plight of bees and backing the work of the BBCT she hopes you will support them by voting for them too! While you are on the National Lottery Award site why not check out the other catagories and vote for your favourites there as well... More →

Everything you need to know about modern-day self-sufficient living from stars of the BBC series – It’s Not Easy Being Green – Dick & James Strawbridge. Want to save on your fuel bills, ready to grow your own, reduce your carbon footprint, and take the self-sufficient plunge? Dick and James show how to make the practical changes that will have a big impact on your life – without having to transform your lifestyle. Sharing their experiences, tips and techniques, the Strawbridges provide all the step-by-step advice you need for successful eco projects, large and small. You won’t need to go the whole hog – just pick and mix to suit your needs, for long-lasting dividends. More →

'At 10:10, we're lucky enough to be in touch with people at the forefront of climate politics, journalism, technology, campaigning and communication. Never ones to miss an opportunity, we've invited some of them into 10:10 HQ in Camden to tell us about their work and share some thoughts on environmental issues great and small. Brigit will be giving a talk called "Bee Aware" on 16th September!' More →

Open Farm Weekend – 24 and 25 July 2010 – Free entry! 'Come to our small herb farm, see the herbs growing and hear the about how they are transformed into our range of Organic Skincare products as well as the many herbal tinctures we sell. We are set in the beautiful countryside of West Herefordshire with views across to the Welsh Hills, and let’s hope for a weekend of beautiful weather so you can enjoy the herbs and the landscape. Echinacea, Calendula and Marshmallow should be in full flower and there will be several other herbs at various stages.' More →

' "Buzz" - A Celebration of British Bees and their Flowers' is an exhibition of bee paintings and drawings by Valerie Littlewood at the Lumen Gallery in London, and the perfect stage for Brigit to talk about the plight of these vital insects. Entitled ...Bee Aware!!!, Brigit will explain the importance of (and the differences between) Honey bees, Bumble bees and Solitary bees, address the myriad problems they face and offer loads of tips to allow you to go home and help them! Expect this talk to be inspiring,informative and passionate at the very least... More →

The Garden Festival at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle takes place over the weekend of 12 - 13th June and the theme this year is 'Gardening for Wellbeing'. According to the organisers "Gardens are a constant source of joy and pleasure as well as offering many physical benefits. Just 30 minutes in the garden can burn as many calories as an aerobic exercise. Gardening has the all round, mind, body and spirit, feel good factor!" Brigit is speaking in the Small Barn at 1.15pm on the Saturday and will be 'buzzing' about bees! More →