W is for … Water is Life

This autumn Zero Waste North West is hosting a series of events to explore the meaning and possibilities for rights of nature on these islands. Zero Waste North West is part of the movement that seeks to fundamentally change the way humans relate to and respect the interconnected web of life so that we might enable a flourishing future for all beings.  Derry

Remember the hugging tree in Prehen Woods?A number of mature trees around it have now been felled. More are marked with an X for felling. The hugging tree is now very vulnerable. Gemma has sent us this poem she wrote.Can we help her raise awareness!? Please share widely… some photos taken yesterday:

Join Zero Waste North West at Climate Justice Now, a panel discussion convened by Trócaire, at 7 PM on Tuesday 13th August at Pilots Row Centre. Anjuli Grantham of Zero Waste North West, Fidelma O’Kane of Save Our Sperrins and Sinéad Loughran of Trócaire will share visions for climate justice, both locally and internationally, and consider ways

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with North West BAPS at St Columb’s Park House & Gardens on Saturday 3 August 2024 at 12 noon  Entertainment for little ones  Information about Breastfeeding, Perinatal & Parenting Support  Activities for all the family  Bring a picnic rug / camp chair & a plate of food to share  Raffle with amazing prizes  Free Entry – Register via

Thank you so much to Poet and Educator Maura Johnson for leading us in a creative exploration on the Saturday morning at the recent Gathering at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace in Bellaghy. The Theme was “Water Is Life”. Some of the beautiful creative people there have kindly agreed to share their compositions with us all

A bit like running with the bulls at Pamplona. – Conall Morrison My chest is still sore like having done too many push-ups, or taken a knock. It’s from the shoves of the police “Get back” as they surround the vans leaving Court but we find a way to flow through them and tap the sides