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31/07/20
The Golden Hour
There's nothing more rewarding than seeing the sun rising in the morning and setting in the evening on the distant horizon - known as the golden hour, daylight turns into beautiful hues of red, orange and yellow. The phenomenon that...Read More -
27/07/20
Winnie-the-Pooh: Poohsticks
Winnie the Pooh’s delightful tales of friendship and childhood, written by English author Alan Alexander Milne, are as relevant today as they were in the 1920s - “Willy, nilly, silly old bear!” Best known by his pen-name AA Milne, the...Read More -
24/07/20
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
First published in Norske Folkeeventyr (Norwegian Folk Tales), the tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a 19th-century fairy story compiled by writers Jørgen Moe and Peter Christen Asbjørnsen in 1841.The first English language version of the story was...Read More -
17/07/20
Shakespeare: Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?
"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" is perhaps one of the most famous opening lines of a poem. It is certainly the best-known sonnet penned by England's most renowned playwright and poet, William Shakespeare. The great Bard wrote...Read More -
08/07/20
Lockdown: The Effects on our Wildlife
While people all over the world have been staying at home due to the coronavirus lockdown, wild animals have taken advantage of the empty streets by venturing into towns and city centres. Scientists have labelled lockdown the great "anthropause" in...Read More -
03/07/20
Michael Bublé: Feeling Good
Michael Bublé is one of the most successful singers in the world, thanks to his smooth jazz and easy-listening style, which attracts fans of all ages. He has sold more than 75 million records across the globe - and he's...Read More -
24/06/20
Nuts about Squirrels
We have three different types of squirrel in Britain today: our native red, the more prevalent grey and the recently-discovered black squirrel. The red squirrel has existed here for centuries, but has declined in recent years, after the introduction of...Read More -
17/06/20
Supertramp: It’s Raining Again
After forming in 1969, English rock band Supertramp enjoyed a hugely successful career spanning more than 40 years. Fusing a unique blend of progressive rock and pop, they became famous for their deeply meaningful songs, with lyrics that everyone could...Read More