Category Archives: Current Affairs
Colour Run
Throughout the year there are organised running races taking place across the country. From 5k parkruns to full marathons, and obstacle course racing to iron man challenges. The chances are, if you’re a keen runner, your diary is already full with events. However, there is a new-comer on the scene, and it’s worth making room for it in your busy schedule – say hello to ‘colour runs’.
Read more...‘Check Your Bananas Day’
In today’s society we are regularly bombarded by all sorts of awareness campaigns, some sensible, and some just plain bonkers.
Read more...Hello Spring!
The days are getting longer, sunnier, the daffodils are out and it’s not long until the clocks go back – hello Spring!
Read more...Ever seen a weasel riding a woodpecker?
“Have you ever seen a weasel riding a woodpecker?”
Read more...Mother’s Day matters
There are no excuses for not knowing what’s happening on Sunday 15th March.
Read more...Sorry rats
Poor rats, they do get a bad press.
Read more...Who didn’t think Wonder Woman was great?
This discussion of how a girl should look and behave has been in the news for a number of reasons recently.
Read more...Selfie control
They’ve been variously described as vapid and vacuous, self-indulgent and self-obsessional, but if you spend any time on social media, you’ll know that a significant proportion of your news feed is taken up by self-portrait photographs, aka the ubiquitous selfie. Chances are you might post the odd selfie yourself. But is there a backlash brewing?
Read more...Cold couture gets us talking
It’s freezing. Most of us are dressed in sensible jumpers, woolly socks and big boots. We are all sick of winter and can’t wait for spring to show her face.
Read more...You’d better think of another excuse for a sick day!
Hooray, the end of the common cold could be in sight! Scientists have moved a step closer to preventing this pesky winter virus. Researchers from the Universities of Leeds and York used a code-breaking system to study the genetic code of the virus that causes most colds and winter vomiting diseases.
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