On the first of June 1926, a star was born. Her name? Norma Jeane Mortenson – who went on to find international fame as glamorous actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. Born in Los Angeles, California, she grew up going from foster family to foster family after her mother was admitted to a mental institution. When Norma Jeane was just 16 she got married to her neighbour, James Dougherty. In 1944, James was sent away with the military. Norma Jeane was working in a munitions factory as part of the war effort. It was here that a photographer, David Conover, spotted her. He was …
National Allotment Week
National Allotment Week National allotment week took place last week from August the 12th to August the 18th. It saw a number of events take place across the country. With the aim of people getting together and sharing the benefits of allotment life. An allotment can be a great escape for both individuals and communities. Not only are they a great way of keeping active but they are a valuable resource in terms of producing produce and also creating a place to escape and be passionate about gardening. Don't just think vegetables when it comes to allotments either, as they can also …
Ageing in Different Cultures
How the elderly community are treated in certain cultures differs surprisingly. How we care for and treat our elderly loved ones can vary depending on the culture we grew up in. This differs in the way we treat our elders and whether we respect their life experience or see it as a burden. It also varies between having an elderly relative live with you, or whether you tend to find them a home to be cared for in. These cultural differences are also susceptible to change over time. This can be seen in our culture in the UK. A couple of generations ago it was almost expected that an …
Every Shoe You Should Own Over the Age of 60
Every Shoe You Should Own Over the Age of 60 As we grow older and reach our elder years you might think that it's time to quit wearing heels, put away those fancy ankle boots and opt for the more sensible option. This shouldn't be the case! We should wear what we want and what makes us feel good, so today we're here to give our low-down on the five types of shoe that you need to own over the age of 60. A Sassy Heel For those special occasions or events, such as birthdays, meals out, weddings and christenings. A pair of sexy but sensible heels is perfect to compliment an …
Forrest Gump – This Day In History
In this particular blog we're going to be taking a walk down movie memory lane! To be more precise, we'll be talking about the famous and incredibly huge Forrest Gump movie, which was released exactly 23 years ago (June 6th 2017). Forrest Gump, a comedy-drama, stars Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks. The film follows a story about a "slow-witted" boy named Forrest Gump (played by Hanks) who doesn't let his disadvantages stop him from doing what he wants. The narrative follows Gump from the a young boy to growing up, and all the adventures he goes on, from playing football at …
Wimbledon – A Look back In History
You might be aware The Championship, Wimbledon, begins this week (July 3rd). The oldest tennis tournament in history and arguably the most prestigious competition of them all. Taking place at the All England Club located in Wimbledon, London, the tournament has been going since 1877. The Wimbledon Championship is one of the four grand-slam tournaments that take place throughout the year, and is the only one played on grass. The other tournaments are the Australian Open, The French Open and The US Open. Both the Australian and US Open are played on hard courts, while the French …
