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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
A simple formula to stop small boats
It appears that successive governments are able only to formulate key policies in the form of three-word phrases, usually absent of an executive subject. While I welcome the shift in focus represented by the switch from boats to gangs, it is surely evident that this is still only addressing the symptom, not the cause. Most of those arriving in small boats have come from countries either torn by ongoing conflict or ravaged by past conflict. To use the idiom of government, we need to stop the cause, stop the MulhollandGoldsithney, Cornwall Surely the fact that 'More than 50,000 people have crossed Channel in small boats since Labour took power' (12 August) must show that the country is worth living in?Helen KeatingGatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway With all the terrible news connected with Gaza, I was gulping to stop tears while reading the final message of the Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif ('If these words reach you … Israel has succeeded in killing me': the last words of a journalist killed in Gaza. 11 August).His article touched me as no other. I am not religious, but his love shines through all the pain and terror he has MazumdarGalmpton, Devon When journalists are bombed for reporting what they observe, the only conclusion we can draw is that truth has become the enemy (Global outrage mounts as funeral held for five journalists killed by Israel, 11 August).Pete LavenderWoodthorpe, Nottinghamshire Good Friday is always a non-gardening day in Maria Thun's biodynamic gardening calendar (Letters, 11 August).Stephen BowdenSt Cyr les Colons, France Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
The Advertiser
11-05-2025
- Climate
- The Advertiser
'Thanks a bunch mum': Medowie flower farm sprinkles love on Mother's Day
PICKING up a bunch of chrysanthemums from the Little Tin Shed in Medowie has become a well-loved tradition for families across the Hunter when it comes to celebrating Mother's Day. From whites to pinks, yellows, peach and green there's a colour to suit and surprise every mum with a bouquet this Sunday, May 9. The family-operated farm has been running for 40 years, and for the past two years has battled wet conditions to produce thousands of bunches, which will go to many mums across Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast, Central Coast and Sydney. Sarah Mulholland said her family were pulling on the gumboots and the raincoats to get as many flowers picked, snipped and into coolrooms for wholesale. "We've had a large amount of rain, which has made things a lot more difficult in terms of working conditions and storage space," she said. Despite some losses, she was positive there'd be more than 7000 bunches ready for the weekend. "We did have a large amount of rain last year, and we still had really good quality for Mother's Day, so we're hoping for the same this year," she said. She said fresh flowers were always a welcome treat in her experience as a mother of two. "Everyone loves flowers at the end of the day, they're a nice little gift and so simple. As a mum, they brighten your day and make you feel appreciated," she said. In the lead up to Mother's Day, the farm has hosted pick-your-own flower days. Ms Mulholland said children often liked to pick the brighter colours on offer and the different styles like daisies, spider types and pom poms. "There's a large variety of colours to choose from," she said. Fresh bunches are available to buy directly from the Little Tin Shed door from now until Mother's Day weekend for $25 a bunch. "Buying a bunch from us has been a tradition for many local families, and we like to keep it affordable. We appreciate the community supporting local growers," Ms Mulholland said. PICKING up a bunch of chrysanthemums from the Little Tin Shed in Medowie has become a well-loved tradition for families across the Hunter when it comes to celebrating Mother's Day. From whites to pinks, yellows, peach and green there's a colour to suit and surprise every mum with a bouquet this Sunday, May 9. The family-operated farm has been running for 40 years, and for the past two years has battled wet conditions to produce thousands of bunches, which will go to many mums across Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast, Central Coast and Sydney. Sarah Mulholland said her family were pulling on the gumboots and the raincoats to get as many flowers picked, snipped and into coolrooms for wholesale. "We've had a large amount of rain, which has made things a lot more difficult in terms of working conditions and storage space," she said. Despite some losses, she was positive there'd be more than 7000 bunches ready for the weekend. "We did have a large amount of rain last year, and we still had really good quality for Mother's Day, so we're hoping for the same this year," she said. She said fresh flowers were always a welcome treat in her experience as a mother of two. "Everyone loves flowers at the end of the day, they're a nice little gift and so simple. As a mum, they brighten your day and make you feel appreciated," she said. In the lead up to Mother's Day, the farm has hosted pick-your-own flower days. Ms Mulholland said children often liked to pick the brighter colours on offer and the different styles like daisies, spider types and pom poms. "There's a large variety of colours to choose from," she said. Fresh bunches are available to buy directly from the Little Tin Shed door from now until Mother's Day weekend for $25 a bunch. "Buying a bunch from us has been a tradition for many local families, and we like to keep it affordable. We appreciate the community supporting local growers," Ms Mulholland said. PICKING up a bunch of chrysanthemums from the Little Tin Shed in Medowie has become a well-loved tradition for families across the Hunter when it comes to celebrating Mother's Day. From whites to pinks, yellows, peach and green there's a colour to suit and surprise every mum with a bouquet this Sunday, May 9. The family-operated farm has been running for 40 years, and for the past two years has battled wet conditions to produce thousands of bunches, which will go to many mums across Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast, Central Coast and Sydney. Sarah Mulholland said her family were pulling on the gumboots and the raincoats to get as many flowers picked, snipped and into coolrooms for wholesale. "We've had a large amount of rain, which has made things a lot more difficult in terms of working conditions and storage space," she said. Despite some losses, she was positive there'd be more than 7000 bunches ready for the weekend. "We did have a large amount of rain last year, and we still had really good quality for Mother's Day, so we're hoping for the same this year," she said. She said fresh flowers were always a welcome treat in her experience as a mother of two. "Everyone loves flowers at the end of the day, they're a nice little gift and so simple. As a mum, they brighten your day and make you feel appreciated," she said. In the lead up to Mother's Day, the farm has hosted pick-your-own flower days. Ms Mulholland said children often liked to pick the brighter colours on offer and the different styles like daisies, spider types and pom poms. "There's a large variety of colours to choose from," she said. Fresh bunches are available to buy directly from the Little Tin Shed door from now until Mother's Day weekend for $25 a bunch. "Buying a bunch from us has been a tradition for many local families, and we like to keep it affordable. We appreciate the community supporting local growers," Ms Mulholland said. PICKING up a bunch of chrysanthemums from the Little Tin Shed in Medowie has become a well-loved tradition for families across the Hunter when it comes to celebrating Mother's Day. From whites to pinks, yellows, peach and green there's a colour to suit and surprise every mum with a bouquet this Sunday, May 9. The family-operated farm has been running for 40 years, and for the past two years has battled wet conditions to produce thousands of bunches, which will go to many mums across Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast, Central Coast and Sydney. Sarah Mulholland said her family were pulling on the gumboots and the raincoats to get as many flowers picked, snipped and into coolrooms for wholesale. "We've had a large amount of rain, which has made things a lot more difficult in terms of working conditions and storage space," she said. Despite some losses, she was positive there'd be more than 7000 bunches ready for the weekend. "We did have a large amount of rain last year, and we still had really good quality for Mother's Day, so we're hoping for the same this year," she said. She said fresh flowers were always a welcome treat in her experience as a mother of two. "Everyone loves flowers at the end of the day, they're a nice little gift and so simple. As a mum, they brighten your day and make you feel appreciated," she said. In the lead up to Mother's Day, the farm has hosted pick-your-own flower days. Ms Mulholland said children often liked to pick the brighter colours on offer and the different styles like daisies, spider types and pom poms. "There's a large variety of colours to choose from," she said. Fresh bunches are available to buy directly from the Little Tin Shed door from now until Mother's Day weekend for $25 a bunch. "Buying a bunch from us has been a tradition for many local families, and we like to keep it affordable. We appreciate the community supporting local growers," Ms Mulholland said.
