Reliable Renewables are Here Now
Jenny Cottle One of the arguments frequently put up against renewable energy is that it can not provide base load power. Base load power is the continual supply of the…
5 Reasons why families should celebrate mealtime
Brenda Janschek Those of you who know me well appreciate how much I stress the importance of positive nutrition. For our bodies and minds to function properly, the fuel we…
Age is No Barrier – Mamy Rock
Elise Hawthorne I’d like to pay my respects to Ruth Flowers aka Mamy Rock, a British disc jockey who took up DJing late in life. Ruth had chutzpah in spades;…
Environmental Reprieves
Jenny Cottle A trio of wonderful good news stories about the environment this week, where our voices have been heard. People action has stopped clearing of the Leard Forest by…
Full Circle – Blackwaterside
Craig Priddle I purchased a double CD this week, Dazzling Stranger (2000) by Bert Jansch. It is one that I can hold in my hand, with a booklet and everything,…
Style Personified
Elise Hawthorne By all accounts L’Wren Scott seemed to lead a charmed life. Her recent death was tragic but I’d like to celebrate her creative spirit in my style influencers’…
Why Miss 8 ate up her dinner
Brenda Janschek When it comes to eating healthy food I have to admit my kids are pretty awesome. The thing is they’ve been exposed to healthy food since they were…
Nightmares on Wax: N.O.W is the Time
Craig Priddle If you haven’t heard of Nightmares on Wax, N.O.W, DJ EASE, or George Evelyn, you are not alone, but come in from the cold and welcome to the…
Climate of Change
Jenny Cottle At first, this may not seem to be a good news story but it is, and with your help if can become a great news story. Climate change…
Artist Milliner
Elise Hawthorne I have chosen to feature Stephen Jones in my style influencers series because is there a better milliner on the plant – I think not! Stephen’s collections are…