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13/07/2026

https://www.britishflora.co.uk/a-z-of-all-plants/

The A to Z list of all the native British wildflower and aquatic plants we can contract grow for you in our purpose-built nursery.

30/06/2026

I have posted up some information about what is like to happen before January 2027, with regards to children's online safety.

Personal I think that at this moment in time "it is going to be like trying to close the stable door once then horse as already bolted."

I think that everyone will be effected by this and local awareness in education and the community needs to be on board with supporting families with this transition

My oldest is nearly 13 and if the age changes to 16 when how do I help to support him into employment?

When he can illegal work in the UK for the age of 13; especially now since being on line as become the major back bone of society for everything?

Also how will it effect families that home school their children?

How this this effect supporting them with home work and studying?

1. When will the UK social media ban start, and which apps will be affected? - BBC News
2. UK under-16s social media ban: which apps will be blocked and how will it work? | Social media ban | The Guardian
3. 14 Social Media Sites Parents Must Know | BroadbandSearch
4. Social media bans for teens – everything parents need to know - BBC Bitesize Social media and children in the UK - statistics & facts | Statista
5. Social media bans for teens – everything parents need to know - BBC Bitesize
6. Fact sheet: New rules to protect children online - GOV.UK
7. Social media | NSPCC
8. Social media bans for children by country | Live tracker 2026 - Wired Parents

will all social media accounts that are owned by under 16 years old just instantly be closed down in 2027

The UK government's plan to ban social media accounts for under-16s will noto result in the instant closure of all accounts. Instead, the ban will be enforced through regulations that require age verification.

Platforms will need to use "highly effective" age assurance systems
to block and remove children under 16 from their platforms.

This means that while accounts will be deactivated or suspended pending
further checks, many long-standing accounts may still be accessible.

The government is also considering measures to limit infinite scrolling and
overnight curfews for minors, indicating a broader
approach to online safety.

20/12/2025

Happy Satunalia December 17 to December 23

Saturnalia is an ancient Roman festival and holiday in honour of the god Saturn, held on 17 December in the Julian calendar and later expanded with festivities until 19 December.

By the 1st century BC, the celebration had been extended until 23 December, for a total of seven days of festivities. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere that overturned Roman social norms: gambling was permitted, and masters provided table service for their slaves as it was seen as a time of liberty for both slaves and freedmen alike.

A common custom was the election of a "King of the Saturnalia", who gave orders to people, which were followed and presided over the merrymaking. The gifts exchanged were usually gag gifts or small figurines made of wax or pottery known as sigillaria. The poet Catullus called it "the best of days".