Garden and Green

Easter Snippets

Wot No Box? Easter Eggs are available now just wrapped in foil without the moulded plastic and cardboard boxes. Not only is there a lot less packaging that goes straight in the bin but they are cheaper. Available in most supermarkets.

Bird Paradise A new pavillion for exotic birds has opened at London Zoo, and is the only place in the UK where you can view Hummingbirds. A tropical haven in the heart of London, which sounds a perfect place to visit away from the cold winds and rain. View here.

Egg Conquers - A traditional Easter game that might be ideal for indoor entertainment due to the attrocious wintry weather. Hard boil some eggs and paste them. Then take turns to have a 'dunch' at your opponents egg. The first egg to show cracks is the loser. And don't assume that its guaranteed that the 'dunched' egg will be first to crack!

Eggcellent Savings! Sorry about the eggcruciating pun, Wyvale Garden Centres is having an online sale over Easter on all its flowers and plants. 20% off, just make sure you protect them from the cold when they arrive. View here

The Sea of Galilee - Israels largest freshwater lake famed for its rich fish stocks. It his here on a hill that Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Four of his disciples were recruited on the bank of the lake, John, James, Andrew and Simon. A place of natural beauty and a major destination for Christian pilgrims.