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March is Women’s History Month, which is the celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. Women inventors have played a large role throughout history but some of their contributions have been overlooked or downplayed. In honour of Women’s History Month, we are showcasing five inventions made by women that you might not be […]

National Random Acts of Kindness Day is on the 17th February, the idea of the day is to highlight that even the smallest acts of kindness are significant. One small act of kindness can lead to more positive outcomes and can create a domino effect. Being kind doesn’t just benefit who you are kind to,

It’s January, again. Christmas is now a distant memory, New Year celebrations are soon coming to an end and all that is left is dark, cold nights. But it’s not all bad, January can be a new chapter and a fresh start for many. It can be the chance to set New Year Resolutions to

Christmas is soon approaching, and the festivities have definitely begun. After last year’s celebrations were put on hold, this Christmas is even more special. Christmas is the perfect time for being with loved ones and we have the perfect activities for you to do together, both at home Christmas activities and local Christmas events. Christmas

National Stress Awareness Day is on every first Wednesday in November, this year falling on the 3rd of November. The feeling of being overloaded with emotional or mental pressure can result in stress when you feel unable to cope. Stress is a normal psychological and/or physical response to the day-to-day demands of life. During National

Guidance on close contact with friends and family has been relaxed, but some social distancing measures remain. There are no special rules for people who have had two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine – about half the UK’s adult population. Why do I still need to socially distance if I’ve been vaccinated? While your chances

The vaccinations for COVID-19 are well underway but there are still certain myths that are worrying people from having the vaccine.   Here are some of those Myths  and the actual truths from the NHS Myth: The vaccine was approved too quickly; it won’t be safe. Truth: Most vaccines take years to develop, test and approve for

With the coldest part of the year soon to be upon us, we’ve prepared this useful list of winter warming tips for older people. Declining circulation and a changing metabolism mean many of us feel the cold more keenly as we get older. There’s also a host of secondary factors that can cause us to feel the