Next weekend, Londoners are being invited to enjoy the last of the summer by attending a weekend-long celebration of the city and its diverse cultures. From Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September, 200 community groups – based across every London borough – will host fun, interactive and inclusive events as part of the Mayor’s Community Weekend.

Early access to nature is truly life-changing. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund has launched Meithrin Natur—a new £10 million programme to support the health and wellbeing of babies and young children in Wales through meaningful connections with the natural environment. In this blog, Dr Simone Lowthe Thomas, Chair of our Wales Committee, shares why this funding matters and how it aims to create lasting impact.

Babies, children, and their families across Wales are set to get closer to nature thanks to a National Lottery programme that aims to improve early years health and wellbeing through a greater connection with the outdoors.