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Author: Cath Hassell

The mysterious case of the frog in the toilet cistern – Part 1

Due to Corona virus the zoo animals were currently looking after themselves. Apart from the gorillas, Warren the warthog and Frankie the flamingo’s rather annoying cousin Florence, who had found the deepest, leakiest paddling pool ever invented to wallow in,

Cath Hassell January 27, 2021February 4, 2022 Frog it the toilet - Latest Read more

Flamingo Investigation Department – Pending cases

The FID have closed The mysterious case of the sinking flamingo. But they have several pending cases ready to go: The mysterious case of FOG in the sewers! The mysterious case of the block of wood that fell from outer

Cath Hassell December 8, 2016 The mysterious case of sinking flamingo latest Read more

A review of ‘Septic Tank Options and Alternatives’ by Feidhlim Harty

A review of ‘Septic Tank Options and Alternatives’ by Feidhlim Harty

This is a fascinating, clearly written and highly informative book on a very important topic, namely, how to deal with your poo if you are off mains drainage.

Cath Hassell November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 Technical blog Read more

November 2016 – (not) showering at the office

November 2016 – (not) showering at the office

I started this blog back in June 2016 before getting diverted into blogging about showering on a canal boat instead. So, trying again…  Warning: this is quite a long and technical blog but at least there is a joke at

Cath Hassell November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 Shower Blog Read more

Take the poo to the loo

Take the poo to the loo

Open defecation is a real problem in loads of countries around the world. We need a giant disco loo to keep those pesky turds off the street and help improve health.  Or, a loo for every household, with or without

Cath Hassell November 8, 2016October 27, 2021 Secondary School Pupil Links Read more

Frankie the flamingo goes back to school …

Frankie the flamingo goes back to school …

Frankie the flamingo, Clarence the crab, and the rest of the Flamingo Investigation Department  visited several schools over the summer term and met loads of willing water detectives who want to tell everyone why it is important to have short showers

Cath Hassell October 28, 2016August 10, 2017 Frankie on tour Read more

UK Raingardens Guide

UK Raingardens Guide

Rain gardens, or rain garden planters, are a quick and easy way to disconnect rainwater downpipes from combined sewers. Find out how to do it and the best plants to use.

Cath Hassell October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 Technical blog Read more

Liquid assets: how the business of bottled water went mad

Liquid assets: how the business of bottled water went mad

Great in-depth article from the Guardian about the bottled water industry. Spoiler alert: its all about how you brand it… We say: ‘Tap water needs some high flying ad agency to get onto the case!’

Cath Hassell October 28, 2016August 5, 2019 Secondary School Pupil Links Read more

October 2016 – how often do you shower?

October 2016 – how often do you shower?

As the days get shorter and my stomach ramps up its Neanderthal message of ‘winter is coming, food will get scarce, so eat eat eat’ I thought I would blog about how often as compared to how long in the

Cath Hassell October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 Shower Blog Read more

Trevon Jervis

Trevon Jervis

Trevon Jervis is one of our core school workshop facilitators. He has lived and studied both in the UK and abroad and has a particular interest in the effect of global warming on developing nations.

Cath Hassell October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 Staff Read more
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