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Pros and Cons of a Gap Year

After spending 12 or so years in full-time education, no one would blame you for wanting to take a break between taking your A-levels and starting a degree. Is taking some time out from education a good idea though? Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of a gap year. 

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Raising Extraordinary Young People

As a parent I feel a huge responsibility to raise extraordinary young people who will make a positive contribution to society and live happy and fulfilled lives. Part of that responsibility involves trying to give them the support they need, when they need it.

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Is crocheting a better hobby than knitting?

This is one of the questions many beginners ask who are keen to learn a yarn craft. Unfortunately, there is no simple yes or no, nor an easy answer either. Both knitting and crocheting are needlecrafts that can be learnt in a few minutes, and both work with the same yarn. Once you master the basic stitches and have gained a bit of insight, you can get awesome rewards in both skills.

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Winter Walks: The benefits of walking in the winter

I know that for lots of people the winter weather makes them want to curl up inside and keep well away from the elements. Wind, rain, snow and colder temperatures put so many people off going outside, but what about trying to change your think around that? Maybe you just don’t wrap up well enough? Maybe you just need to invest in some warm socks and a pair of wellies? Think about all the benefits you could gain from a winter walk.

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Attending a winter wedding? Here are a few guest outfit ideas

It’s one thing planning some warm outfits for a regular day – the big coats and jumpers can come out, you can wear those fluffy boots that have been at the back of your cupboard all year, and you can wrap yourself up in lovely hats, gloves and scarfs, even pop on a pair of ear muffs! What happens though, when you have a fancy do to attend? What about if you are a guest at a winter wedding?

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