The 70s. A golden era or a time of economic hardship? In the decade where mass tourism exploded, technology leapt forward and inflation soared, it can be hard to define it. Whatever your opinion, no one could disagree that it produced some of the finest telly around. Whether it’s hilarious comedy, sweeping sci-fi epics or […]
When you start yoga, the different postures and breathing techniques can seem a bit of a mind field. It is important to not stress about this (thereby defeating the whole aim!). Once you master the basic postures you will feel ready to tackle harder ones. Improve your health and wellbeing with our weekly live gentle […]
Makes 16 Preparation 20 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Ingredients Butter 200g (7oz) Dark muscovado sugar 200g (7oz) Black treacle 2 tbsp Golden syrup 110g (4oz) Milk 100ml (31⁄2fl oz) Eggs 2 Plain flour 250g (9oz) Bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp Ground ginger 2 tsp Stem ginger from a jar, 4 balls, finely chopped Limes […]
That yoga should positively affect your mind and body is not a surprise, it is after all a practice that brings them together. It is a connection between the two. The breathing exercises, meditation and postures you undertake in yoga are there to not only improve your physical strength and balance but to relax you […]
When working out at over 50, there are certain tips and advice you should consider before starting out. Your body is different from how it was in your younger years. It will not be able to do the same things as it used to nor will it recover in the same way. But it is […]
Home has become more important than ever. Covid-19 lockdowns have seen us spend more time at home than ever before and TV programmes like A House Through Time have made many of us wonder what stories our walls would tell if they could talk. Save 20% at Findmypast There’s never been a better time to […]
Since its launch in 2017, History Hit TV, a new subscription video-on-demand (sVOD) platform for history fans, has gone from strength to strength. With a rapidly growing number of subscribers and continued investment, the online history channel has created over 400 Originals programmes on a vast array of historical periods and subjects. From Neolithic Britain […]
Start discovering your ancestors’ amazing stories with these eight simple steps from family history website, Findmypast. The celebrities appearing on Who Do You Think You Are? may seem incredibly lucky to have their family stories revealed, but most people don’t realise that almost anyone can now access the historical records used by show’s experts. Genealogy […]
In this chapter, Vivienne shares her road to becoming a published author, and the different ways of having your story published.
