Public play facilities have suffered huge cuts in the last 3 years. New data shows that spending by English local authorities fell by nearly 40 per cent between 2010 and 2013. Revenue spending has been even more badly hit, falling by over 60 per cent. As a result, almost one in three councils have closed at least one play facility.
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Looking back at all the visitors who dropped by the blog last year and left a comment on the About page – I thought I should do a quick world tour and see what everyone’s been up to and what they’re planning for 2014.
This could take a while – especially as I’m listening to the Inception Soundtrack – so anything could happen in either space or time ….
Nigel Boldero in Norfolk England, at Old School Gardener, keeps the beautiful recycled things and wondrous garden pics happenng. Incentive to buy some dirt.
Shimon Z in Jerusalem, at The Human Picture has superb edible images of the fruit and flowers in his home despite having a bumpy start to 2014.
Mary Mageau in Brisbane at Nature as Art and Inspiration posted a superb red Christmas Bush to sign off 2013
Emiline Miossi in São Paulo also posted a bright start to 2014…
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by Ronan Mc Laughlin photography
For the first post in 2014 I wanted to make something special, something like a New Year gift for those visiting My Botanical Garden, to bring you some joy and a promise that My Botanical Garden would stay a pleasant place to visit also in the future. Forest is where I find my peace, so let me share with you a piece from a young Slovene composer Anže Rozman! Listen carefully and let the creatures of the enchanted forest bring you all a great 2014!
Nigel Boldero aka 'Old School Gardener'
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