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One of the most amazing bits of glass that you will ever see is set in the east facing wall of Gloucester Cathedral. It is the huge stained glass window that was added to the Cathedral after the death of Edward the Second. The area was a bit dreary and as the King was being buried there they thought that…

Something that all children benefit from is spending time outdoors. Running around in the fresh air is good for everyone of all ages, and for children in particular it can help them with a huge range of skills that they will need throughout life, as well as improving their physical health as well as their mental wellbeing. However, getting children…

When a family member or good friend is coming up to a milestone birthday or your mum and dad are celebrating an extra special anniversary, or your little cousin is being baptised or perhaps your thirteen-year-old grandson is celebrating his bar mitzvah you will want to purchase a very special card and present. Lots of online sites now produce bespoke,…

In the middle of the 1980s, the tension between the Soviet Union and the Western world was a little bit better. A new leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, was proving to be a more moderate and modernising leader. However, this situation was of no use to the makers of the James Bond series. As a result, the idea of a rogue Soviet…

Trees are incredible plants, and there are thousands of different varieties. Some of them are native to this country, and others have been introduced from other countries. They are essential to the continuing existence of all mammalian life on the planet, plus they provide a home and food source for a  huge amount of the insectoid and avian populace too.…

It’s vital to continue socialising, especially during your retirement years. Spending time with friends and family is vital, but it can be difficult to do without a little social stimulation. Joining a club is a great way to socialise after retirement, and spending time with like-minded individuals is very enjoyable. Look for a group in your area that shares your…

When designing and building things, one must consider the stresses that they will face. The stress-strain relationship in compression and tension is the same. The yield point is the point at which strain exceeds stress and the material undergoes permanent deformation. This point may vary depending on the material. The stress-strain relationship varies from material to material, so it is…

Have you ever walked across a sprawling estate or beautifully landscaped ground and wondered how the designers and gardeners keep it looking so immaculate. Well some of the answer lies in the way they maintain the ground and the equipment they use. You can be sure that any professional gardeners will have Mountfield Parts like the ones you can get…

Your staff are your biggest business asset and ensuring that they are happy not only helps with staff morale but it also gives a boost to your business productivity. When your staff are happy and productive this means that there is an opportunity for your business to increase its sales and then, in turn, increase your profits. Image credit Staff…

In a tough economic climate, we can all be tempted to cut costs and opt for cheaper products but why is a cheap phone a false economy? There are numerous brands that claim to offer the same features and styling as the top of the range smartphones but do they really offer the same value for money? For some, it…

Perhaps a friend of yours has started salsa classes and they invited you to join, or you want to learn to dance and think salsa sounds more enjoyable than ballet? Whatever your introduction to salsa was, here are some top reasons why you should learn to dance it. If after reading this, you decide you want to learn and are…

Who could benefit from a vehicle fuel card? Well, just about anybody who owns a vehicle. The benefits of using fuel cards include saving money and not having to pay over the odds on your diesel or petrol costs. Fuel cards save money as well as time for the driver. Another great benefit that you receive when you go with…

Buildings can be cooled or heated depending on their placement and design, but clever architectural features can help to keep buildings cool during the summer months. One of the most obvious features that helps to keep buildings cooler during the summer months is the roof. Some buildings, such as office buildings and the like, have roof vents that allow heat…

We all know that the world is in crisis right now – putting the pandemic to one side, there is something much more fearsome looming and that is climate change. We have all seen the devastating images of the burning bushfires in Australia last January, and scientists warn that is just a taste of what the future may have in…

During the last eighteen months, with many of us being stuck at home, we have seen a huge rise in the people looking to buy a cat or dog to share their home with. Unfortunately, because of the rise in demand, many unscrupulous people have seen this as a money making opportunity, so have bred animals with very little care.…

Summer is here and what better way to celebrate than with a garden party? If you are planning on holding a garden party, and want to make sure that you and your guests have a good time, here are a few things that could help you with that…   Food is important at a garden party – the best foods…

If you are looking for a way to choose a will writing service, it can be helpful to have a look at a few pointers that can help you make the right decision. While there are many excellent people out there who offer services to fill in the formalities of a will, there are also those who are less scrupulous.…

The past year has meant that many peoples lives have been turned completely upside down, and life as we knew it was drastically altered. For many people, this has also meant that they were able to sit back and re-assess what was important to them, what they wanted from life and also how they would like to live going forward.…

When we are using coins to pay for goods, put in the trolleys at the supermarket, or the parking meter in the car park most of us probably don’t give it a second thought. But the coins that we carry around in our pockets, purses and wallets are a part of history, which is ever changing. The Royal Mint is…

Retirement is the complete withdrawal of one’s current position or job or from one’s actively employed, working life. A person may also partially retire by cutting back on workload or working hours. Retired people can continue to live in their houses and utilise the same facilities as before, if they want or they might like to look for Park Homes…