The English countryside is often painted as a Constable or a Turner; 'an idyll to retreat to'; 'an urban playground'. However, not only is it also a place where many make their living, it is a place that creates a great number of difficulties for those who live there, particularly the elderly. In fact, aContinue reading "The ‘not so idyllic’ countryside"
Goats and Reflections on Summer Writing
Firstly, apologies that I have not been writing on thinkingcountry for a while. This is because I have been away working on a goat dairy farm in Somerset (wwoofing for those in the know) - an experience I have taken a lot from. The farm is based at Wookey near Wells in Somerset, and isContinue reading "Goats and Reflections on Summer Writing"
What is animal studies?
Last week I was lucky enough to be able to attend a BIRTHA funded symposium at the University of Bristol Department of Historical Studies on the subject of 'Animals and Empire' - involving a cross disciplinary approach to research in the form of animal studies. The day included papers on subjects as diverse as 'MulesContinue reading "What is animal studies?"
Green Britannia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KZ6IBoQ35uA Some shameless plugging for the British tourist industry (especially Cumbrian and Welsh tourist trade).
Food, Waste, Change
One of the most pressing issues we face regarding food policy, food wastage needs to be taken seriously by all. Partly down to education and partly down to corporate and social responsibility. We need to make the small changes first, on an individual level, to convince those with power to do the same.
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