Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves When we think about Autumn we think of cosy scarves, Open fires & delicious Pies. Have you ever thought about the true meaning of Autumn, why the leaves fall and the changing of colours. Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in September, when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and …
Oktoberfest is upon us!
With the lighter evenings on the turn & the darker nights approaching one thing is for sure Oktoberfest is almost upon us. Oktoberfest is the largest Volksfest Beer festival. This was originally started in Munich Germany. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810! Since then, there have been many more events …
Guinness Book of World Records
The Guinness Book of World Records is a reference book published annually. It involves both human achievements & the extremes of the natural world. The book itself holds a world record, as the best-selling book of all time. As of the 2019 edition, it is now in its 64th year of publication, published in 100 …
World Teachers Day
World Teachers Day World Teachers Day is a special day for the appreciation for Teachers and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general. The National Education Association describes World Teachers Day “as a day for honouring teachers and recognising the lasting contributions they make to our …
University: is it worth the hype?
University: is it worth the hype? September and October bring the newest cohort of students into the nation’s universities… but before you sign away the next three years of your life to a top institution, have you ever considered that there might be an alternative? University is often held up as being the premium education …
Spicing up your morning brew…
Spicing up your morning brew What’s the first thing you do when you get to your place of work? If you’re anything like us, you pop the kettle on! Read on to find out some essential ways to spice up your morning brew… First, we’ll offer you a brief history of tea and then we’ll suggest a …
Maximising Your LinkedIn Profile pt.2
Maximising your LinkedIn profile pt.2 We’re back again with a part two to our initial blog post on making the most of your LinkedIn profile. You can check Part 1 out here. Last time we covered the benefits of having a LinkedIn profile and gave you some of our top tips, including having full visibility …
Best free apps you may not know about
The best free apps you may not know about Nowadays we all live on our smartphones and free apps are a lifesaver. Read on to find out what free apps you’re probably missing out on! “There’s an app for that” is a phrase we hear all the time. No smartphone owner can be without their …
Preparing for university pt.2
Preparing for university pt.2 We’re back again with the second part of our preparing for university advice for all those heading off this year! This week we’re covering friendships and more practical long-term considerations like exploring the local area and careers. We hope you enjoy! Tip #1: Look at university resources You’ll often find …
Preparing for university
Preparing for university With A Level results day happening just recently, we thought it was about the right time for a post on preparing for university – congratulations to all students! University is a huge step for many young people and is often your first experience living away from home – it’s completely natural to …
Making the most of bad weather
Making the most of bad weather Although we’re in the midst of summer, this doesn’t mean that the UK is completely immune from our infamous bad weather. But don’t despair! Today’s blog post hopes to offer you some ideas on what to do when the sun decides to take a few days off! Firstly, we …
Maximising your LinkedIn Profile
Maximising your LinkedIn Profile LinkedIn: what’s it all about, and how do I maximise my LinkedIn profile? Is it even worth having a profile? Today’s blog post hopes to encourage you to set up a LinkedIn profile and give you tips on how to manage it so that you have the best shot at landing …