Spring is when gardens start to wake up again. As April and May bring lighter days and warmer air, outdoor spaces become inviting places to relax, reconnect and enjoy nature after the winter months. For many people, gardens hold personal meaning – the sound of birds, the scent of fresh soil, the first bright blooms….
The Big Garden Birdwatch weekend is just around the corner! From 23rd to 25th January, thousands of us will spend an hour counting the feathered visitors to our gardens. Why Join the Big Garden Birdwatch? This annual event is more than just a fun activity, that helps track the health of bird populations across the…
Gabriel, a 17-year-old student, is participating in a week-long work experience here at TDP. He is currently pursuing A-levels in Business, Politics, and Product Design. During his time at TDP, Gabriel has thoroughly enjoyed working with the production team. He gained hands-on experience in furniture building, assisting in the creation of planters, chairs, and benches….
I have been working on Hedgehog conservation for a while now and I think of myself as a Hedgehog Champion. My name is Kitty and I am 10 ½ years old. It all started two years ago when I found out that Hedgehogs were on the red endangered list and I instinctively wanted to try…
We can all play a part in helping to prevent waste from ending up in landfill and ultimately the oceans. From careful sorting of household recycling to upcycling unwanted items, there are plenty of ways to recycle. It is important to recycle responsibly and know what can and cannot go into the bin for kerbside…
With the beginning of spring, now is the perfect time to sit a while and watch the birds come and go as they busy themselves gathering nesting materials. Then see them flying to and from feeding their young, followed by the fledglings taking their first flight. Leaving food out for the birds will help to…
The Peak District is renowned for its beauty. With majestic rivers, striking dales, moors, wooded valleys and uplands, the Peak District should be teeming with wildlife, abundant with wild animals and plants. But it is not. Wildlife is dying out. Nature is under threat. Being based in the Peak District is fantastic, we get a…
At this time of year, we all think about giving back but humanitarian support is something that needs to happen all year round if we are to overcome some of the world’s biggest inequalities. That’s why TDP is proud to be ending another year having done some brilliant work with the charity AQUABOX. Aquabox supplies water…
Following the implementation of our ISO 14001 system, and a very rigorous external audit, TDP is pleased to announce that we have gained full accreditation to the International Environmental Management Standard. ISO 14001 maps out a framework that organisations can follow for an effective environmental management system where their impact is being measured and continually…
On Tuesday night Kym, Rob & Anna joined over 360 manufacturers at the Make UK Midlands and East of England Regional Awards and Manufacturing Dinner, hosted at the University of Warwick, expertly compered by the fabulous Nikki Dean, Technology, Automotive & Motorsport Presenter.        We had been entered in two categories: Energy…
