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Image credit   The Royal Agricultural University (or Agricultural College as it was previously known) is one of the oldest agricultural educational establishments in the Gloucestershire area and it has a long proud past that spans over 175 years. Although it does not have the amount of students that attend the nearby Hartpury College it has around 1,100 full time…

For those who like to get out and explore, the Peak District in Derbyshire is a dream come true. Armed with walking maps, there is plenty to see and do as you roam the beautiful countryside taking in waterfalls, stunning scenery and of course the odd pub lunch here and there!   As well as the countryside, Derbyshire is home…

Over the last few months, even those of us who don’t use much modern technology have found that we have had to adapt a little. We are lucky enough to live in a world where, despite being separated from our friends and family, modern technology allows us to speak to them via video link, and for people who run businesses,…

When you get to September and the summer months draw to a close you can start to feel the steady advance of winter make its way through the Autumn. It’s reminding you that it’s time to think about how you’re going to heat the home this winter. One thing that you should be looking at  is your boiler. For the…

When sending items via shipping container, you want to be sure that your items are securely stowed. All shipping containers must legally have at least one seal; however, with a wide range of seals available, how do you choose the best seal for your container? Image Credit Types of seal Finding the correct security seal for your shipping container can…

Built around 628 to 629 AD Gloucester Cathedral is one of the most remarkable buildings ever constructed. It is a testament to the belief in the glory of God that people held in at the time. It would have dominated the skyline for miles and miles, which it still manages to do today. It has become a major visitor attraction…

The smash hit musical “Fiddler on the Roof” based on the book by Joseph Stein, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock opened on Broadway in 1964 and held the record for the longest running show for nearly ten years and went on to surpass 3,000 performances.  The musical set in Russia around 1905 features “Tevye” a…

As a businessperson, you may be working with an accountant regarding problems associated with tax and bookkeeping. Most people do not know that accountants are able to complete more tasks than tax and bookkeeping. Let’s look at some things that accountants can do for your business. Image credit Keeping your business financially healthy is a complicated task of financial management.…

Directed by Sarah Polley and starring Julie Christy and Gordan Pinset the 2006 Canadian independent film drama “Away from Her” centres around a married couple living through the terrible sadness of the Husband trying to survive when his wife succumbs to Alzheimer’s.  The retired couple featured in this tragic film are Grant and Fiona and as her memory fades and…

In the heart of North Italy lives the oldest tree in Europe. It is named Italus and it’s apparently having a growth spurt. It was believed that a tree in Bosnia, named Adonis, was the oldest at one thousand and seventy five years old. However, it seems that after dating Italus this tree is up to one thousand and two…