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People
The spirit of the Blitz – more than a date, a country or a war
The 'Blitz' described the bombing of mainland Britain that took place between early September 1940 and May 1941. Bombs fell on many countries during the Second World War but the lasting legacy was not the damage and destruction, but the ...
Videos
Our guide to festival frugality
Festivals have become a fundamental aspect of the British summer. With a few Make It and Mend It tips your festival experience needn’t be a case of waterlogged tents and overpriced hamburgers. The August and September festivals are just ...
People
Join in PoverTee Day
On Friday June 18th all over the UK people will be swapping their suits and uniforms for t-shirts to help ActionAid's fight against global poverty and injustice. ActionAid are appealing for as many people as possible to get involved and ...
Garden
Getting your garden ready for summer
Yay! It certainly looks like Spring is sprung. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the trees are covered in a beautiful green haze. It must be time to get out into that garden and start getting ready for summer. The only ...
People
Help with Hayfever Season
Unfortunately for many, the joys of fine weather and longer days are offset by symptoms of hay fever. If you’re a sufferer you can take some comfort in knowing that you're far from alone: an estimated 13 million of us suffer from the ...
People
Good cause – Books for Soldiers
We like to pass the word on when we come across a good cause that you can help in ways other than sending money. This time it's the turn of a US programme - Books for Soldiers - Care Packages for the Mind. The idea is to send care ...
Household
It’s time to get Spring Cleaning
At last the sun is shining and it is beginning to feel quite spring-like. The only problem with this lovely weather is that it highlights all the dirt and dust that has accumulated over the winter months. So what better way to ...
People
Reasons to be cheerful – part two!
Last April, I wrote a piece on the blog about 10 reasons to be cheerful when you're broke. Sitting here towards the end of January, it seems like a good time to revisit that theme. The turn of the year is always punishing on the wallet ...
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