A care worker has written his own Christmas book to cheer up residents during this Covid19-hit festive season. Harry Killick, 25, who works as an activities worker at AlneHall, York, wrote his story, Laura’s Christmasland Adventure, during the months of lockdown. Harry was able to achieve one of his life’s ambitions by writing the book and has now got it published online. Harry said: “Residents have had it really tough during the pandemic, so I just wanted to do something to get them in the Christmas mood. One of my ambitions has been to write a book and this seemed the perfect time…
Author: Charlie Proctor
Introduction As a business, when it comes to lighting, you are faced with more choice now than ever before. There are still traditional options, such as fluorescent lighting, but also newer technologies, including LED lighting, which can offer considerable cost savings, energy efficiency and all-round versatility. How Lights Compare for Energy Efficiency The Energy Saving Trust points out that you can make potential savings by switching incandescent or halogen bulbs to LEDs: You can save around £7 per bulb per year if you replace a 100 watt incandescent bulb with its LED equivalent Replacing a 50 watt halogen bulb with…
The holiday season is almost here, which means airline seats and cruise reservations are in high demand. If you’re traveling by car, the roads will be packed with fellow drivers. To make sure you reach your destination, it’s time to secure your travel tickets, service your car and pack your bags. You’ll also need to get your home ready for your absence. There are many reasons why homeowners are preparing their houses for extended vacations. While certain tasks keep your home and belongings as secure as possible, a pre-travel checklist helps to prevent accidents. Best of all, the right preparations…
A new Brexit service has been launched to help the thousands of UK businesses yet to fully prepare for the end of the Transition Period get Brexit-ready. Called Brexit FastTrack and delivered by specialist export consultancy, Go Exporting, the service is designed to offer a detailed Brexit impact review and transition plan that’s specific to each business. And, critical as the Brexit countdown clock ticks under 30 days to go, the Brexit FastTrack service can turn-around in just seven working days. According to Government data, some 61% of businesses have so far done little, if anything, to prepare for Brexit.…
When you started making fitness a part of your life, you probably noticed the benefits right away. You immediately started looking and feeling better, and your strength and endurance began increasing steadily. As time has gone on, however, you may have noticed that your progress has stopped or you’re feeling stagnant at the gym (or during your home workouts). You’ve hit a workout plateau. Unfortunately, plateaus are a normal part of the fitness journey. While they’re inconvenient and frustrating, don’t worry. We have a few tips to help you get back to smashing your fitness goals! #1 Get by with…
One of the world’s most prevalent health problems is cavities. They are identified as damaged areas in the hard surface of the teeth which can develop into holes or tiny openings. There are many causes as to why we get cavities, from the foods and drinks we consume to failure of giving ourselves proper oral care. Thankfully, this can be fixed through dental fillings. Schedule a dental appointment online now to learn more about how to get rid of cavities! What Are Dental Fillings? Dental fillings are the answer to treating cavities. These are made of artificial substances used to…
So, you’re thinking of becoming a landlord but you don’t know what the rules are for having a tenant live in your property. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. There are several reasons why you might want to rent out your property to a tenant. The only thing you need to know to get started are the landlord rules and regulations. If you haven’t bought somewhere to rent out yet, conveyancing can be done completely online, which is perfect during the pandemic. But, before you decide to jump right in, it’s important you understand your legal obligations as a landlord.…
Wall-art has always been around since the early days of human civilization. It is, therefore, little wonder that the practice is still prevalent these days. However, there are wall art options that are quite common, whereas other choices are a bit original. Here is an idea for you – how about portraits of people, photographs, and pictures to create a particular ambiance for your living quarters? Many people posters are available for you to decorate your walls with – male, female, newborns, elders, family members, historically important individuals, or your next-door-neighbors. You can even go for wall art based on…
Are you searching for something a little bit different? Do you dread getting up in the morning and having to prepare for the day ahead? If so, you might be in need of a career change. There is an old saying of pick a job that you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. However, for most of us, the jobs we do are more ‘pay the bills’ than ‘play every day’. If you are considering shaking things up a bit, or are just starting to think about what you want to do with the rest of…
It was a football event like no other in Europe before and it was accompanied by a transfer deadline far longer than everyone used to. The pandemic meant that the complexities of the industry shifted, but as the deadline passed, the scenario looked identical to that of past years. WHAT WAS DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS YEAR TRANSFER WINDOWS? Normally, the European football season concludes in the first week of May, and only after August, teams are permitted to conclude their player movement arrangements. But the pandemic kept ground to a standstill in March, and the series ended somewhat longer than normal.…