Grow It, Forage It, Preserve It

Bunkers, cash and stockpiling: The European countries preparing for national emergencies

Prepper culture used to be a niche interest, often viewed as a pastime for conspiracy theorists. But these days, low-grade survivalism has entered the mainstream, with governments telling citizens to prepare at home for major crises like war, extreme weather, and cyber security threats. The British Government has warned the public to stock up on food and water, to ensure they could cope in the event of a shortage, power cut or national disaster.…

Grow it, forage it, preserve it

Does being prepared for emergencies mean stocking up on dismal tinned food? Not necessarily. We look at growing your own food – for emergencies, for self-sufficiency, or simply for fun.To great media alarm, the Government recently announced a campaign to prepare the UK for emergencies. This follows a recommendation

Preppers used to be ridiculed – but we’re all stockpiling now

The UK government urging households to prepare for unknown threats with a three-day supply of food and water doesn’t feel like an overreaction. But is there a bigger plan to go with it? There is no national food stockpile and there hasn’t been since it was wound up in the 1990s. It feels like a…

Should Christians be stockpiling for a national emergency?

With warnings of war, cyberattacks and climate disruption, preparing for disaster no longer seems the preserve of conspiracy theorists. As the UK government urges households to keep a few days’ supply of non-perishable food as part of its new ‘Prepare’ campaign, Rev Jules Middleton considers what the Bible says about ...