Monthly Archives: December 2023

Cold Moon

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

It feels like, another month, another full moon, and this week we witnessed the last full moon of the year. The Cold Moon, so called because it signifies the start of the long and chilly winter. The bitterly cold nights, … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

We witness the winter solstice this week. The shortest and darkest day of the year, and the official start of the winter season. It all sounds a bit doomy and gloomy, however, the solstice represents the start of the festive … Continue reading →

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National Hot Chocolate Day

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

It’s National Hot Chocolate Day in America today. Everyone is encouraged to grab a hot chocolate (cocoa) and hunker down whilst snuggling up with a warm cup of the stuff. Making a flask of hot chocolate proved a challenge too … Continue reading →

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International Volunteer Day

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

This week we celebrate International Volunteer Day (5th of December). The day was set up by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985. It’s a day where volunteers are acknowledged and the spirit of volunteerism is promoted at the local, … Continue reading →

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