Volunteering in Asia

Volunteering in Asia can offer a vastly different experience than working on other continents. The variety of cultures from country to country means that it will be a perfect place to take in different cultures. For...

Volunteering in Africa

There is a wide range of volunteering opportunities across Africa, and this is becoming an immensely popular option for young travellers looking to experience the wild scenery and diverse cultures of the continent...

Career Choices – Paramedic

The ambulance service trains and employs hundreds of paramedics across the UK, all of who save lives and provide vital medical care for those in need. There is a lot of stress involved as you will see some horrible...

How to survive away from home for the first time

Moving away from home for the first time can be a daunting experience. You won’t know anyone, you will be in an unfamiliar city, and you will be in a new home. The good news is that almost every other person you meet...

Travelling and Influenza

With the recent Swine Flu pandemic, protecting yourself against influenza while on holiday has become extremely important for all types of holidaymaker. However, young travellers are especially at risk of catching...

Career Choices – Nursery Nurse

If you like working with children, why not consider a career as a nursery nurse working in a nursery environment as part of a team of nurses providing care to babies and children. The children are normally young, from...

Health While at University

While away at university you should remember not to neglect your health, and you should make sure that you look after yourself. Being around so many other people constantly can result in you getting ill if there is a...

Preparing for Insect Bites

You will often hear of the range of diseases that are spread in countries with hot climates. These are mainly caused by insects – carriers of the disease that infect humans. Preparing for insect bites is one of the best...

The Creative Team of ‘Grumpy Old Women

In every success of any television show, from the story to the props, the creative team is the one responsible for all aspects of the show. ‘Grumpy Old Women’ is one of the very successful television shows...

Gap year – Travelling

If you would like to take some time out from studying before heading off to university, or you have finished and you want to see a bit of the world before getting a job, perhaps you should consider travelling for a...

Career Choices – Nurse

Becoming a nurse is highly rewarding, giving you the opportunity to provide a valuable service to the community. They provide valuable support to, and work under the direction of, the doctor. They are highly skilled...

New Deal

You may have heard the term ‘New Deal’ bandied about; however this shouldn’t really affect you at this stage. If you think carefully about your path through GCSE and the end of formal education, then you hopefully will...

Jabs and Vaccines

Young holidaymakers are among the most at risk when it comes to travelling abroad, and if you are planning a gap-year or long break in exotic locations it will be vital that you understand the health risks that may be...

Gap Year – Volunteering

You may decide that during your gap year you would like to give something back and volunteer some of your time. Not only is this a generous thing to do, it will also look great on your CV. You will learn new skills...

Grumpy Old Women’ National and International Tours

‘Grumpy Old Women’ stars and original characters Dillie Keane, Jenny Éclair, and Linda Robson have made many appearances and tours for the TV series’ promotional activities. In the latter part of their...

Gap Year in Thailand

Thailand is often the first port of call for many young backpackers and gap-year holidaymakers taking in the Asian and Australian continents. The country has developed a huge tourism industry and is famed for it unique...

Fresher’s Week

When you first arrive at university it is likely that the fresher’s week will be in full swing. There will be lots of different people trying to get you to join their sports club, become part of their society, or to...

Grumpy Old Women’ at Christmas

‘Grumpy Old Women’ is a British comedy reality TV series, created by Judith Holder, and narrated by Alison Steadman. The first series of the show starred Jilly Cooper, Kathryn Flett, Bonnie Greer, Germaine...

Career Choices – Navy

The Navy is the sea-based branch of the armed services, and they use warships and submarines as their weapons in times of war. The Navy has many different career choices for both men and women, and it provides good...

 Free Student Computers

Being a student means that you will be able to get big discounts and freebies around the high street.   If you are a student then you are probably going to need a computer.  Is it possible to get a free computer,  Yes...