Synopsis
Jake's Dad felt that London wasn't beneficial to his health and wellbeing so decided to stay at the Findhorn Foundation after visiting on a holiday.
- Programme: Growing Up Green
- Channel: BBC Scotland
- Broadcast year: 2022
- PSHE | People, place and environment
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