We all know how important it is to keep our minds and bodies active, particularly as we grow older and when we retire. Keeping the mind stimulated is the best way to "stay young" according to studies. One way to keep your brain stimulated is by taking up a hobby. Hobbies can not only be fun but can refresh the mind and body too. The benefits of having a hobby can include reducing stress, improving memory, improving physical fitness, and enabling better sleep. Of course, it will depend on the type of hobby, but generally speaking, any hobby that keeps the mind focused is doing …
5 Ways to Beat the Boredom this Autumn/Winter
As the warmer weather fades away and Autumn gets into full swing, we'll be spending much more time indoors. Therefore, it's important to find ways to avoid boredom and keep busy. So, what activities can we be getting up to during the colder months when we're stuck inside? We're going to list our top suggestions in this article. Re-decorate If the boredom is creeping in and you hate feeling unproductive on those cold, rainy days, what better time to update your home? You could change a few furnishings here and there, or on the other hand, completely re-paint and decorate a whole …
10 Fun Activities to do with Grandchildren
The summer holidays are in full swing and grandparents all over the country are stepping in to take over childcare duties whilst parents are at work. This is a wonderful chance to spend quality time with your grandchildren and make plenty of precious memories! However, by this point of the summer holidays, many of us are running out of things to do with the grandchildren! It can also be expensive to entertain children for 6 weeks - that's 1008 hours! That's why we've come up with ten fun and affordable things to do with your grandchildren this summer. These activities are great …
100’s of Firefighters Tackling ‘Major Incident’
100s of firefighters have been sent to tackle a blaze in London. Firefighters from all over the city were called to the scene at 7:40am, as it was spotted a blaze had broken out at The Mall in Walthamstow, East London. Walthamstow Fire - What We Know London Fire Brigade said: "15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been called to the fire, where part of the roof was alight by London Fire Brigade." Since this quote was released, a further 10 fire engines have been deployed. This means that over 125 firefighters are on the scene. The cause of the Walthamstow fire, …
Alan Turing to Feature on the Bank of England’s New £50 note
Alan Turing was a computer pioneer, mathematician and code breaker during World War Two. He is celebrated for his outstanding code-cracking work that was vital to the Allies. The work carried out by Alan and others at Bletchley Park in breaking the Enigma code saved millions of lives during the war. The effort approximately cut the war short by three years and has impacted millions of people lives ever since. Queen Elizabeth II currently features on the £50 note. The change in design has been brought about as part of the Bank of England switch from paper to polymer. The banknote …
Denise Nickerson Willy Wonka Star Dies Age 62
Former child actress Denise Nickerson has sadly passed away aged 62. Denise was best known for playing Violet Beauregarde in the original Willy Wonka and The Chocolate factory. The star was rushed to hospital on Monday where she was placed on life support. Denise had suffered a ‘severe stroke’ in June 2018 from which she had never fully recovered. The impact of this as well as suffering from pneumonia and frequent seizures sadly led to her entering a coma-like state from which her condition progressively worsened. Denise’s family made the decision at 3am on the 10th of July to …
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