Grid of ten labelled spring wildflowers with photos and names (e.g., snowdrop, daffodil, bluebell, primrose).

Spring flower spotter!

You don’t need to travel far to see orchids some can be found right here in London. 🌸

Our grasslands and meadows support an amazing variety of plant life, and orchids are one of the best signs of a healthy habitat.

#Orchids #Wildflowers #LondonNature #LondonWildlifeTrust

Scams have grown more sophisticated, but people are fighting back Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

Staying safe online: Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated ➜ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#StaySafeOnline #OnlineSafety #ScamAware #BBC

Register to vote Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.

Register to vote: The deadline to register to vote is before 23:59 BST on Monday 20 April. To make sure your voice is heard. You can register online here ➜ www.gov.uk/register-to-...

#NoVoteNoVoice #RegisterToVote #VoterID #UK

'Highbury Clock Tower' (2024) by Sarah Lundblad
sarahbethlundblad.art

These spectacular London cultural institutions are receiving millions in government funding The Southbank Centre and Lyric Hammersmith are among the beneficiaries.

These spectacular London cultural institutions are receiving millions in government funding

An illustration of an infinity symbol composed of the flags of all 27 EU countries. At the centre-right, a blue heart with the European Union flag is included. Below the symbol, the text reads: "From many languages, one unbreakable bond" with "one unbreakable bond" in bold. In the bottom right corner, there is a small European Union flag in a box outline.

Hello, Bonjour, Γειά σου, Hallo, Ciao, Здравейте, Ahoj, Olá, Hoi, Labas… 👋

Two women in CAFOD running shirts pose for a photo at the Brighton Marathon.

A photo showing a group of five CAFOD runners with their arms around each other holding London Landmarks medals.

A CAFOD runner holding up her medal in a selfie.

Thank you and congratulations to the eight amazing #TeamCAFOD members who did the Brighton Marathon and London Landmarks Half Marathon over the weekend. 👏

Thank you for choosing to fundraise with us and showing a better world needs all of us. 💚

https://cafod.org.uk/fundraise/challenge-events

ART SOCIAL: Origami An art taster social. Learn a new creative skill: origami at the People’s Art Club guided by experienced artist Justyna.

Learn origami at the People’s Art Club🎨

This is a relaxed, sociable event open to all, whether you're a star artist or simply curious to try something new and meet new people.

📍A Space For Us People's Museum
📅15 April, 6pm

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-social...

Pope Leo issues fiery plea for peace at prayer vigil: 'Enough of war!' Pontiff tells world leaders: "Stop! It is time for peace! Sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are decided!"

"Stop! It is time for peace! Sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are decided!" —Pope Leo XIV
www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope-leo-issues-...

Person holding a piece of fabric that reads "Freedom isn't survival Freedom is fighting for what you believes Freedom is singing..."

Don’t miss Southbank Centre's new exhibition exploring what ordinary people think freedom means.

Featuring a diverse range of people aged 0 – 100, including schoolchildren, veterans and artists.

📅until 25 April

Free entry⬇️

www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/our...

A graphic featuring a photo of a teacher and pupil sharing a book and smiling. White text on a blue background says Webinar: Reading for Pleasure at Key Stage 2, creating impactful social reading experiences. 4-5pm Tuesday 21 April.

📅 We have a really exciting webinar coming up for primary schools!

We'll be exploring how social reading experiences in Key Stage 2 can reignite children’s motivation and joy for books.

Hear from experts and teachers, get practical insights and more - book your spot here 👇

https://bit.ly/3PPe5Dd

Rooftop view of colorful houses with text overlay: "2026 has already been a big year for tackling homelessness in Wales. But there's still work to do." A church tower and greenery are visible in the background.

A document titled "Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill" is displayed in the foreground. In the background is the distinctive architecture of the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament building. A caption above reads, "In February, the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) passed a new law to help drive down homelessness.

A calendar page for May 2026 is shown, with the 7th circled in red. Above, text reads: "But with the Senedd elections in May, the next Welsh Government needs to turn the law into action."

A textured purple background features a message in bold text: "Political parties must commit to make the new law work and create a plan for: better homelessness prevention, better support for people facing homelessness, investment in social homes."

Huge steps have been taken in 2026 towards tackling homelessness in Wales, with a new law passed in the Senedd.

Now, we need to make sure that this law becomes action.

The May Election is our chance to speak up. Follow Crisis Wales on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to join us.

Banking – security and fraud Protecting yourself from fraud. What to do if you've had money stolen, been a victim of fraud or identity theft or if you've lost your bank cards or details.

See citizensadvice@bsky.social for info on how to protect yourself from #IdentityTheft
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-mon...

People speaking in cafe. Text reads Creating Places for Everyone

Our new report and action plan Creating Places for Everyone explores the vital role of place-based community organisations in the pursuit of racial justice & sets out how we will support our members to make positive social change.

📖 https://locality.org.uk/creating-places-for-everyone

As part of our #ConsumerConfidence campaign we've created a cold caller checklist

It may be useful for those who are worried about rogue traders or who don't feel confident dealing with cold callers

Download & print ➡️www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/...

Graphic advertising a poetry workshop with Clare Shaw. Logo for The Poetry Society in white on a teal background. Photo of Clare in the centre of the image. In orange circles, text reading 'Poetry of Restoration and Repair. Book at bit.ly/PoetryRestoreRepair.' In white on the teal background, text reading 'Tuesday 28 April, 6.30-8.30pm, Zoom, £17-27.

Graphic giving details about a poetry workshop. Logo for The Poetry Society in white on a teal background. In white on the teal background, text reading 'Poetry of Restoration and Repair: workshop with Clare Shaw.' In black on an orange background, text reading 'discover poetry exploring the intersection of ecological restoration and personal recovery, engage with poems that hold damage and renewal in tension, create your own new poems of restoration and repair. Book at bit.ly/PoetryRestoreRepair'

Join us for an online workshop on the poetry of restoration & repair, wih Clare Shaw on Tues 28 April, 6.30-8.30pm on Zoom!

£17 Poetry Society members/ £27 non-members. We can offer 2 bursary tickets for those facing financial difficulty.

Details & tickets at bit.ly/PoetryRestoreRepair

This May, Sir David Attenborough turns 100, and we're celebrating in collaboration with the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill - join us 10th May for our free Attenborough Appreciation Day.

Info and booking here: https://f.mtr.cool/owtoroamlk

📷© The Wildlife Trusts

Visual with the text "European values, European tools." surrounded by various white line-art technology icons on a blue background, with the European Commission logo in the bottom right corner.

We are turning digital policy into tangible benefits for all EU citizens.

Our 2025-2027 Digital Europe Programme focuses on putting safety and innovation at the heart of Europe's digital age ↓

Wishing a joyful and hope‑filled Easter to all our members, community leaders, colleagues and friends who celebrate. May this day bring renewal, peace, and strength to you and your communities.

At Coin Street, we believe that when families are supported as a whole, children thrive, parents flourish, and communities grow stronger. Read about how this works in practice through the story of a local family: coinstreet.org/latest/best-start-childr...

Applying for #UniversalCredit?
Our #HelpToClaim team can support you to:

✅ check your entitlement
✅ complete the application
✅ get ready for your 1st Jobcentre appointment
✅ check your 1st payment is right

Get #advice by phone or webchat: citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/benefits/

#Plymouth

April is Citizen Science Month - Vatican Observatory BE the scientist! Participate in some of the numerous citizen science projects and events scheduled throughout April!

BE the scientist! Participate in some of the numerous citizen science projects and events scheduled throughout April!

Graphic of the sun rising behind three crosses, which reads "Mayor of London / Best wishes to everyone observing Good Friday"

Wishing a blessed day to all Christians in London and around the world observing Good Friday.

We can all take inspiration from the life and lessons of Jesus. His spirit lives on in the millions of Christian Londoners who support and serve our city.

🏡 Housing co-ops work. The problem is that UK law doesn't have a home for them.

Without a proper co-operative housing tenure, co-ops have to work to legal structures built for something else, making them harder to set up, harder to scale, and harder to access. Let's change that.

We were delighted to welcome Nacro’s Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, to open our Nacro Education centre in Stoke-on-Trent - an important moment in our 60th anniversary year.

Learn more about Nacro Education: nacro.org.uk/education

Two orange mugs, one with a tea bag attached, are displayed on a blue background. The text reads, "How to support someone you’re worried about.

Reaching out to someone you’re worried about can help them get the support they need.

Samaritans share useful tips ⤵️
https://bit.ly/2CbbIFk

This has been an exceptional week with a trilogy of trade successes ↓

A bingo card showing nine images of blossom. Title in pink letters at the top reads 'Let's play blossom bingo! Spot the blossom and tick it off'. Illustrations for leaves, blossom flowers, a bee and ladybird surround. The blossom images are in square boxes with identifications under. We see cherry, apple, hawthorn, blackthorn, pear, goat willow, damson, plum and bird cherry.

Each spring, blossom makes our local neighbourhoods that little bit brighter and remind us that sunnier days are on the horizon.

As #BlossomWatch gets underway, save our bingo board and see how many varieties you spot. 🌸

7 free tools that can prevent scams - Which? Our experts help you secure your online accounts, protect your PC with reliable antivirus software, and banish spam calls and texts from your phone

Staying safe online: Check out these free tools that can prevent scams ➜ www.which.co.uk/news/article...

#StaySafeOnline #OnlineSafety #ScamAware