Charity shop stock is often looked upon as junk. Junk that no else wanted so it was stuffed in bags and dumped on Oxfam’s doorstep. Taking a different perspective however and getting creative with this ’junk’ could save you a small fortune, whilst donating to a good cause. Here are a few ideas to get… Continue reading From Junk to Jewels: Making the Most of Charity Shops
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Things You Learn At School You Really Do Need To Know
“Am I ever going to need this in my life?” It’s a question we asked ourselves throughout school whilst we pondered over the Periodic Table in Science or drew pictures of apples in Art and Design, but are there any key lessons we learned in school that have stuck with us? We reckon so. Cooking Pasta in Home… Continue reading Things You Learn At School You Really Do Need To Know
Celebrity Odd Jobs and A-Grade A-listers
As we sit through yet another long science lesson, dreaming about a distant world of stardom, it’s easy to dismiss those dreams as unachievable… but should you? We take a sneak peek into the previous careers and university courses undertaken by celebrities before they found fame. Odd Jobs As we watch our favourite celebs performing… Continue reading Celebrity Odd Jobs and A-Grade A-listers
The Best Movies Based on Books You Read at School
As we get way too overexcited about the release of The Great Gatsby on 16 May (Leo! Jay Z! The greatest novel ever written!!), we decided to ponder other excellent movies we first heard of when the books were slapped on our desks in English lessons. Here’s our top five favourite English books turned blockbuster movies.… Continue reading The Best Movies Based on Books You Read at School
Meeting Mr Murs…
From X Factor runner up to one of the most-loved faces in Britain – Olly Murs is living the dream. We caught up with the hardest-working man in the world of pop… When Olly Murs came runner up in 2009’s X Factor, many thought it’d be the last we’d see of the tight-trousered cheeky… Continue reading Meeting Mr Murs…
Sharon Rooney: “I want Rae as a friend!”
Glaswegian actress Sharon Rooney, star of E4’s My Mad Fat Diary, stopped by to talk about her acting career so far. What’s My Mad Fat Diary all about? The show is basically about Rae – it’s her journey from leaving a mental hospital where she’s been for the last four months and coming back into… Continue reading Sharon Rooney: “I want Rae as a friend!”
Loveable Rogues
They captured the hearts of the nation when they sang their way to the final of Britain’s Got Talent last year, and now Loveable Rogues are poised to take the music charts by storm. Signed to Simon Cowell’s record label Syco, Eddie, Té and Sonny are releasing their debut single, What A Night, this April.… Continue reading Loveable Rogues
Books from school that you HAVE to re-read
Today’s World Book Day, a celebration of the written word. If you’re in the middle of your education, chances are you’ll feel more inclined to go on a book-burning mission than praising literary works, but resist temptation! Ditch your laptop, your iPad and your Blackberry for the day and spend a little quality time with… Continue reading Books from school that you HAVE to re-read
Managing student debt
We’re in a recession, and there is no way of avoiding it. High street stores are closing left, right and centre and finding a job appears harder than ever. Your education is one way to single yourself out when it comes to job-hunting, but unfortunately knowledge is not free. Though here in Scotland we’re lucky… Continue reading Managing student debt