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Painted by the seventeenth-century artist Michael Dahl, these portraits of Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire, and Mary Somerset, Duchess of Ormonde, are considered to be some of his finest works. This work-in-progress display spotlights the extensive conservation work that has been undertaken to restore these two works to their former full-length glory. You can see the two restored paintings in the Exhibition Room at Petworth. Saturday 11 June — Sunday 30 October, am-4pm.

Indoor plants are more than just a little pot of greenery. Nurturing these wonderous lifeforms that first sprung up in rainforests and deserts can bring us plenty of delight. But that's just the start — here are some other interesting things about indoor plants you should know. NASA found a number of indoor plants remove nasties from the air, including known carcinogens. That's not the only way they help us — studies of hospitals and offices show the presence of plants can actually reduce blood pressure and improve productivity. Looking through the list of plants named as air cleaners , you'll be pleased popular plants make the list. Check out our list of problematic plants and how they can affect your cat or dog.

As a youth, Robert Baden-Powell greatly enjoyed the outdoors, learning about nature and how to live in the wilderness. As an adult, Baden-Powell founded the Scouting movement. Here are some pearls of wisdom for Scouts and Scouters from B-P himself. Outdoor adventure is the promise made to a boy when he joins Scouting

Whether you are creating a sports team, or you are assigned a group project in your class, a team name is a must. Not only is it necessary, but it can also be fun. A good, catchy name needs to be short, memorable, and if you want to take it further, funny names are always a hit. A great way to have a powerful name is to have it unite all of your team members. If your group members are all women, a great unified purpose for your group would be women empowerment.