The autumn is a great time of the year to get out and about for a walk in the woodlands. This is a time of the year when the trees of the woodlands are really special, many of them start to change colour and drop their leaves. Trees are a […]
Ancient stories around Halloween
As we head rapidly towards Halloween, it is a good time to recall some of the stories of old and the myths and legends that came from the pre-Christian religions in Europe. Halloween is actually a day that Christians adapted from the people of Europe such as the druids – […]
What is hard and soft water
Surely more than once you have heard of hard water and soft water, right? The difference between the two derives from the levels of lime it contains: hard water is the one that contains the greatest amount of lime, while soft water they are concentrated in a lower proportion. This […]
Mid to later life UK residents have increase in STD’s
Most of us tend to think about sexually transmitted infections as something that only affects younger people. Did you know that STDs are on the increase in every age group in the UK, with a bigger rise in older people? This might surprise you but there are many reasons as […]
How MS can affect your body
MS, or Multiple Sclerosis, is a condition that causes a number of symptoms that can include problems with balance, movement, sensation and issues with vision. It is a condition that affects the spinal cord and the brain and can lead to individuals needing support from Disability Aids like the ones […]
Ways to Get Your Home Ready For Winter
If you live in a cold climate, one of the first things you may want to do is prepare your home for the upcoming winter season. This means making sure that it is insulated and cosy. One way to get your home ready for winter is to clean your gutters. […]
Why Many People Prefer to Buy a New Mobile Phone from a Shop
When we are looking for a new mobile phone, there are many ways that we can get out there and find the best deals. Speaking to others about their phone deals, looking online at reviews, and reading tech magazines are a few ways to do this. For many of us, […]
I live in Ireland, when do I allow my child to walk to school alone?
The question, when do I allow my child to walk to school alone is a difficult one and should be an individual parents’ choice. Children usually want to start being more independent and asking to walk to school with friends towards the end of their Primary years. This is about […]
How to Choose the Right Volunteering Job in Retirement
During retirement, most people make huge life changes – from choosing a new home for retirement like these Gloucester park homes http://www.parkhomelife.com/our-parks/orchard-park-homes-gloucester-gloucestershire/ to taking up a new hobby, it is a time when many people become reflective and consider what the next stage in their life will look like, and […]
How online gaming has become a popular lifestyle hobby
Online gaming has become a popular lifestyle choice for many of us with online gaming becoming a more used hobby in recent years with millions of us taking up online games to keep occupied and entertained whilst spending time at home.