Hand writing – is it a lost art?
Writing by hand, and being able to write by hand, is as important as ever. It matters, and is one of the cornerstones of how we communicate with one another. This year marks the 800th anniversary of t ...
LIFESTYLE
May is National Courtesy Month
Courtesy can be a great motivator and make a big difference to people’s lives by ensuring individuals are recognised and appreciated. Is courtesy out of fashion? Sometimes people seem almost apologeti ...
The Magna Carta and 800 years of democracy
We have all heard of the Magna Carta and to most the old joke about where it was signed (on the bottom!) is the first fact that springs to mind. This year sees the 800th anniversary of the signing (a ...
The perfect shopping trip
The perfect shopping trip involves a four hour trawl around stores, a cup of posh coffee and a flapjack – and a modest £131 dent in the bank balance, according to a recent survey. Researchers who poll ...