Denise Black

Denise Black was born on March 16, 1958, in Emsworth in Havant, Hampshire. She was widely recognised in her roles as Denise Osbourne in the British soap opera ‘Coronation Street’ and Hazel Tyler in the...

Westwood Country Hotel

Oxfordshire The Westwood Country Hotel is set in 400 acres of woodland and countryside just three miles from the centre of Oxford. This three star hotel is privately owned and offers 20 rooms all equipped with TVs and...

Name of Hotel: West Retford Hotel

County: Nottinghamshire Dating back to approximately 1760, the West Retford Hotel is situated close to Nottinghamshire’s border with Yorkshire. It offers 63 rooms in a mix of traditional and modern styles. The rooms...

Clearing (University)

If you do not get the grades that you were expecting in your end of course exams at college it is not the end of the world.  You may still be able to get on the course that you want through clearing. Clearing is the...

Gap year in Canada

Canada is proving to be an increasingly popular location for people looking to take a gap year in North America. When it comes to working visas, students and young travellers are allowed to work for up to 18 months in...

Key Skills – Problem Solving

Problem solving is one of the three wider key skills. These skills are not tied to a specific subject, but rather focus on developing you as a person and giving you skills that can be applied to all areas of life...

Blackpool Stag Weekends

In the UK there are many destinations for a stag weekend, but Blackpool remains one of the best. It is generally accepted as being the original destination for stag parties in the country and the seaside town has many...

An Alternative Stag Weekend.

Stag weekends traditionally involve going to a city, enjoying an activity that you would not normally do, going to a bar and then a club and having a night that you will be telling your grandchildren about in the future...

Gap Year in Bolivia

For a vast range of breathtaking scenery, Bolivia is easily one of the most sought after locations for gap-year holidays. There is a whole host of attractions in this thriving country that appeal to many different types...

Walton Park Hotel

Somerset Situated on a cliff in Clevedon, the Walton Park Hotel has views of both the Severn Estuary and the Welsh hills. Part of the Best Western group of hotels, it was built in the late nineteenth century and boasts...

Is there any lighting just as magical as candlelight,

Well actually yes, there is. While candles can be a very affordable option depending on the size and extravagance of the candle, you do have other options. Not just the overhead lights in your venue or the natural...

Choosing The Right University

Within the UK there are 116 different universities providing further education for young people. So how do you go about choosing the university that is right for you. There are several points to consider. What course...

Key Skills – Improving own Learning and Performance

Improving own learning and performance is somewhat of a clumsy course title. However, the basis behind it is quite simple; the government feel that in order to be able to function well in society it is important that...

Choosing The Right Course At University

When finishing college you may be excited about the prospect of leaving home and beginning your new life at university. It is important to remember that what course you do will largely reflect on your employability in...

Gap Year in Australia

The vast and varied continent of Australia is easily one of the most popular locations for younger travellers taking a college or career break. The fact that it is an English-speaking nation is one of the great...

Wedding favours – Origin, meaning and modern gifts.

The wedding ‘favour’ originated in the Mediterranean, where guests at various events were presented with small boxes called “bombonieres”. Inside these boxes were five little treats, usually sugared almonds. The five...

Amsterdam Stag Weekends, More Than You Might Think.

Amsterdam is a logical choice for a stag weekend, but if you think of Amsterdam solely for its coffee bars and red light district, then you may well miss out. The city has much more to offer and it also has some unusual...

Wales Millennium Centre

Location: Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Situated at the heart of Cardiff, the Wales Millennium Centre is an ultra modern, award winning building having excellent facilities and a spectacular view across the fresh water lake of...