So, as I’m sitting in bed watching Netflix for the hundredth time, or pacing idly around the house, occasionally opening the fridge door for no reason whatsoever, I decided no more. No more moping about feeling bored and sorry for myself. It was time to use this lockdown to actually […]
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How Creating a Pod Cast will Help my Mental Health
As a blogger It brings me joy to write words of encouragement, display my feelings, emotions and my story in print for all to see. I am so thankful to give content to all of you because deep down I know it may help many of you go through some […]
Trevor Noah – The Dominos of Racial Injustice
Trevor Noah shares his thoughts on the events from last week, the killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Amy Cooper, and the protests in Minneapolis. The dominoes of racial injustice and police brutality, and how the contract between society and black Americans has been broken time and time again. Source: […]
Should we meet our heroes? Stormzy asks acting royalty questions
Dame Judi Dench is without doubt an international treasure. In this Vanity Fair video a whole host of recognisable stars of screen, stage and music ask her questions we all want to know the answer to. She originally wanted to be a stage designer and admits she loves to swear. […]
Send us your pet pics and you could win an Amazon voucher
We love our furbabies. Even if they are moody teenagers at times, our best pals are frequently the ones we turn to for reassurance, love and a cuddle. The power of pets should not be underestimated, there are plenty of studies to show that our furry friends are good for […]
A window on the world – young people and lockdown
If you are curious about how young people across the world are coping with lockdown, then this short series of films is for you. The BBC asked 14 young adults from across the globe to document their experiences. The films take you on a journey and gives a fabulous snapshot […]
Are you on TikTok?
Packed with creativity, TikTok, is easily the the most fun you can have on your smart phone right now. Experiencing the lives of others through social media isn’t anything new, but the rawness and authenticity of short personal vlogs makes for compelling viewing. Whether you watch, are an avid poster […]
Lockdown lunacy: Top 5 celebrity fails
Lock down is hard for everyone, right? As the saying goes – the grass is always greener on the other side. There are clearly different types of lockdown lunacy. Some of us are holed up with parents/friends/flatmates/relatives we are slowly getting to like or loathe. Others are happily on their […]
Some Good News: the YouTube channel we need right now
John Krasinski’s YouTube channel Some Good News keeps getting better and better. We’re hooked and not least because we get to see inside the TV star’s home office. Drop ins from his famous USA Office pals and round ups of uplifting stories from across the internet is content which […]
Learning Activities for the COVID Lockdown
I have put together a list of potential online learning and culture activities and for the COVID lockdown. It seems that the lockdown will continue to be in place to some degree for some time to come. I hope you find these resources helpful! Learning Activities for the COVID Lockdown […]
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