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Once the domain of the middle-aged man in green wellington boots, smoking a woodbine, and brandishing a tartan thermos flask, the humble allotment has a burgeoning population of young enthusiasts across the UK, tempted by the range of benefits that local organic produce can bring to your body and mind. Currently, there are approximately 300,000 …
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The loft rests quiet and still in the night. Boxes lay hushed and hidden out of sight. Decorations sit, itching to return. Patience is needed, waiting must be learned. Summer rolls on slowly, bit by bit. Ornaments become bored as they sit. Dreaming of music and candles and bells, They are craving those distinct …
As we progress into the next year, and scarily the next decade, for many people it is a time to reflect on the year they have experienced. But for most, it is time to look to the future and make New Year resolutions. Making these have become a long running tradition, despite the fact that …
I slept, unsettled. Tomorrow is the day. Christmas! I knew I couldn't sleep, but I also knew I had to for Santa to leave my presents. I had been on my best behaviour all year. I snuggled into the blanket, and flicked my light off. Eyes closed. Waiting in anticipation. I awoke unaware of anything. …
The winter was cold and unforgiving. The cold had bitten away at the crops and now food was scarce... at least for the poor. However, the rich could indulge in luxurious food, all at their command. I sat in my usual spot, watching people pass by. Very few people noticed me, or simply didn't care …
I awoke from my slumber as the fairy lights were slowly coming into focus - flickering and almost out of battery due to the fact I’d put them up in the middle of November in a rush of festive excitement. A week to go, and I had already opened all the windows in my advent …
Cozy evenings, warm hugs, wooly jumpers, pretty mugs. Oh Autumn dear I love you so, I can't bear it when you go. So I will try to save my cheer, and wait for you another year. Harsh mornings, cold rain, chapped lips, aching pain. Oh Autumn dear I hate you so, I …
On a chilly, but fortunately not rainy morning, 30 RE students boarded the bus (after escaping the hubbub of Year 7 rowing practice), and embarked on their journey to Norwich. After a long and uneventful journey, we arrived in the centre of Norwich and walked a short stretch to the Buddhist centre. As many had …
Procrastination can be viewed as a hesitation between intention and action. Productivity can be viewed as the completion of tasks in an efficient manner. With the school year now in full swing, it’s clear (to many of us) that the honeymoon period of reintegration back into school life is starting to wear off. As spurts …
Astrology is defined as “The study of movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.” Believe it or not, there is more to astrology than meets the eye. For as long as I can remember, I would flip mindlessly to the back of the …
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