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Nature lovers get nocturnal
Image RSPB's Big Wild Sleep Out
The Big Wild Sleep Out aims to help children connect with nature.

RSPB's Big Wild Sleep Out to take place in June

Hundreds of thousands of nature lovers will be spending a night or two sleeping in the UK's great outdoors this June.

This year's RSPB Big Wild Sleep Out will see campers of all ages taking to their gardens, nature reserves, camp sites and parks for outdoorsy fun in the moonlight.

The more traditional campers will opt for a tent, while others may sleep in dens and shelters, or the really adventurous nature fans simply choose to sleep under the stars.

Activities include camp fires, bat safaris, stargazing and bug-hunting. Sponsored activities will help raise money for saving wildlife.

According to the RSPB, £20 could but a nest box for starlings, while £30 pays for a GPS tag to monitor where a seabird flies to find food.

The charity offers information on wildlife species that can be seen at night, as well as tips on where to spot bats, bugs and night-time birds and recipes for camp fire cooking.

The yearly event aims to help children in the UK to connect with nature, encouraging them to value wildlife.

The Big Wild Sleep Out is taking place from 16 to 22. For a list of night-time events going on in the UK, visit the RSPB website.

Image courtesy of RSPB

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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