Every year the Christmas music, cards, films and books we buy portray a magical white Christmas, but will we actually have one this year? Over the last 52 years only 38 of them have recorded snowflake fall on the 25th of December. The widespread covering
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun. Shoppers laden with brightly coloured carriers, flit and swoop towards enticing shop windows. Tills are ringing; Buy! Buy! Buy! Everything is an absolute necessity to people when friends and family can
Last night I went to see John Bishop, The comedian, at Wembley arena. The arena was filled to the brim creating a fantastic atmosphere. John Bishop gave a witty and insightful view on modern life and how it affects him. His ability to stand and
Love it, or loathe it… it’s that time of year again! Christmas trees are going up, decorations are coming out and the Christmas spirit is in the air. Towns across England have witnessed their high streets glowing, from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford
Lord Liverpool: An unsung hero. By James Dunning In a time of economic depression, the threat of political radicalism spreading from the French Revolution, a growing population and demand for parliamentary reform, British Prime Minister
Rowing is not a sport for those who like a lie-in. Or who mind the cold. In fact, I couldn't recommend it to anyone whose relatives object to drinking tea/coffee out of polystyrene cups, as is customary for the obliging spectators of this particular
For some people Black Friday is the day where prices would fall .The moment when you enter the doors expecting thousands of top brands bringing you thousands of deals. Well this year it has been ugly, really ugly. The day where shops reduced their prices
With over 5,000 people in West Africa who have lost their lives to the disease, Ebola, those who are left suffering in the presence of the virus increases. There are 8,997 cases of Ebola currently happening in the West of Africa and the patients also
Young Reporters - Small Club’s Spirits Not Dampened By Rain - With Good Turnout At Fireworks Display Nestling in the woods of the Burhill Estate in Cobham, adjoining Notre Dame School and Walton Firs ScoutCamp sits Cobham Avorians Cricket Club. Established
The Black Friday frenzy has taken over the UK, with fights breaking out between sale seeking shoppers, stores forced to close and retailers’ websites crashing as adult shoppers scramble to grab discounted products. Perhaps think again, about
This is not the first time that Black Friday has crossed the pond to tempt UK shoppers with bargains, but this year marks the transformation of the event from pint-sized American imitation to a large-scale retail occasion in its own right. November
Straight off the bat, I will tell you that I have both an electric kit, and an acoustic kit. I have had my acoustic kit for five years, and my electric kit for five months, but I have deconstructed my acoustic kit for good, and have now formed an emotional
Silent Pain Should we allow half the population of deer to be killed in the yearly deer cull? Every year there are 750.000 being killed from a total population of 1.5 million
Bird watching or birding is a form of wildlife observation in which the observation of birds as a recreational activity. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, or by listening for
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, one of the oldest scout troops in Britain, are planning on building a new scout hut. This project is codenamed “phoenix” and it is to replace their current hut with a newly built one. Recently, they have received planning
And the sign said "Long-haired freaky people need not apply". As an unemployed teenager I do not have access to buy any more than my pocket money permits, so I tend to look for a good deal on movies or music. If lucky – and patient – you can hunt
Black Friday- more like Marmite Friday. Black Friday descended upon us on the 28th of this month. A day you either love, or hate. The Marmite day, you might say. Every year, shops of all kinds open their doors with prices diving down as fast
Do you really need a degree to be successful? This month has been an immensely important one for thousands of young people in the UK- the pressure is on for us to fill in sixth form/college applications, study hard for mock exams and attend
In October, whilst on a school trip to Washington and New York, forty six girls from Croydon High took a historical and monumental trip to the White House. Notorious for being difficult to visit, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity for the girls
National Citizen Service (NCS) with The Challenge is an amazing experience for 15-17 year olds, activities that I took part in included: Hiking, Rock Climbing and Camping. Not only did I meet great people, I developed my team work skills, got to be
Rebecca Bridson, Caterham School Inspired by the increasingly popular BBC series ‘The Great British Bakeoff’, Caterham School’s charity committee created its own version: ‘The Great Caterham Bakeoff’. The event was held after school on
Wilson’s proved to be the better of the two schools on this occasion as they secured a 3-0 victory against Sutton Grammar in their local derby after a strong second half performance in this enthralling encounter. Keen to avoid a repeat of the 1
Black Friday is a long day, with many retailers opening up at 5 am or even earlier to hordes of people waiting anxiously outside the windows. There are numerous doorbuster deals and loss leaders – prices so low the store may not make a profit - to
Snow at Christmas is deep-seated in British culture, and something that almost everyone feels is the perfect addition to any frosty Christmas morning, but, how probable is it that this dream will become a reality? It is said that the roots of a
A 14 year old girl walks along the damp grey pavement en route to school. Her school collar sticks out of the fur of her green parka. Head down, hood up, she trudges past the dismal early morning traffic jam, full of people trying to get to work. "
On Thursday the 27th of November Teddington held its annual light up event. Every year has been a success and 2014’s was no exception. Broad Street is shut to traffic and local residents brace the freezing November night to enjoy what Teddington
Thousands of people have gathered all across the country to witness their local christmas lights being turned on. On the 30th of November, Thames Ditton marked the start of the christmas season with a spectacular display of lights, spiralling around
On 21st November I along with other girls within the school council were invited to the official opening of Waldegrave Schools Sixth Form. This consisted of speeches, Olympic visits and the opening of the canteen. This was a very lovely afternoon
They say that time flies very fast, and I must say it’s true. The year of 2014 went by very quickly for many of us; I can still remember the day I watched the countdown till New Year’s Day on television with my parents at midnight, and forcing them
On Friday the 14th of November a group of A Level students from Gumley House Convent School attended a Chinese Pre U immersion day conference at the GLIC Centre in Gloucester. The day involved an early start, with the girls meeting at 7 o'clock in
How do you know when Christmas is near? When your town decided to turn on the annual Christmas lights, and much like every year they were beautiful, and very Christmassy! With many venturing out into the bitter cold, with mugs of hot beverages
On Wednesday 19th of November students from various universities chose to protest for the abolishment of tuition fees. Students from various cultural and economic backgrounds gathered in order to protest for their rights to a free education. In 2012
These days Christmas is a huge commercials affair with companies bringing in billions of pounds across the UK each year. However with so much money to be made from the event greed seems to have taken over, and the time of year that is meant to celebrate
These two towns may share a name, but they are a world apart. Based on the James River, Richmond, Virginia on the East Coast of the USA was given its name by a Georgian plantation owner when he noticed that the view of the James River was unmistakably
On Saturday the 29th of November myself and thirteen other girls went up to Elephant and Castle crown court for the Bar Mock Trials Competition as the Gumley House Convent School FCJ team. This is a competition for year 10 to year 13 students in which
Walking in a Winter Wonderland? As the yuletide season dawns there can be but one indicator that Christmas is just around the corner… that is, of course, The Broadway being sectioned off and coated in stalls flogging wind chimes and burritos in
When they say cut back, we say fight back! Young Reporter Sophie Ulhaq William morris sixth form college
Couple Patrick and Gillian Kettyle, were found dead at their home in the quiet suburban village of Fetcham, near Leatherhead. Their bodies are believed to have been discovered by their son. The initial cause of death has been established as stab wounds
It’s no secret that Annie Get Your Gun is a whimsical and lively production that never fails to get the entirety of its audience laughing, crying, and of course, singing along. However, this year, Ursuline High School, Wimbledon, are putting
November has always been an importance month in British history, it is a time where the soldiers of this country are remembered. This November has been particularly special as it has marked 100 years since the start of WW1. As a way of remembrance
Starting off with the decorations, songs, Black Friday, advent calendars, I think we can probably say that Christmas has officially started. The first Christmas advert I’ve seen this year was early November and there’s probably been others before
The link between physical health and academic achievement among students is one that is often questioned, however this reporter feels it is a very significant link that needs to be taken more seriously. All too often is a student’s fitness
November is soon coming to an end and the festive season is right around the corner. Shops are promoting offers for Christmas, kids are starting to write their dear letters to Santa and many people are putting up Christmas decorations in their house
If someone says the word ‘Wimbledon’, the first thing that usually springs to mind is tennis. And it’s true, the world renowned tennis championships featuring the world’s top players and shown to a global television audience is no bad thing to be well
Today, Pope John Primary School hosted a fundraising event for the ongoing project of re-vamping the local church. From 12:00 pm to about 2:00pm there were various activities taking part on the grounds, from foods of different cultures, Bric-a-Brac
There are obviously a few themes that are hard to avoid when talking about sex in videogames; there's feminism, or objectification, even realism (both in the courting and the actual scenes). These are the sorts of themes that would pigeonhole my opinion
There is something deeply wrong with our society, if people are willing to queue up for hours, and even get into fights to splurge their hard earned cash on the latest items on sale. Supermarkets, such as Asda and Tesco, have embraced Black Friday
On Thursday 20th November, Cheam High School's, Sixth Form art and photography students got together to plan an amazing exhibition which was located at Whitehall in Cheam Village. Whitehall is a historical Tutor house museum based in an up kept
Hounslow has seemingly taken a change for the better as complete renovations are being made to the high street, from the destruction of the old infrastructure to the instalment of the new. Shoppers have seen rusty old benches removed and brand-new
Born on December 25th, a virgin, and had twelve desciples. That's Jesus, I hear you cry. Well, let me show you an aleternative view on one of the most iconic figures the world has known. On the 25th of December, 600 years before Jesus' birth, Mithras
At first glimpse, this unusual cylindrical object appears to resemble a missile of some kind hovering over the Stag brewery in Mortlake. Was this some sort of secret government project? I needed to know. My investigations revealed that it wasn't a
Vitamin D deficiency is a growing problem in the UK particularly during winter months when the sun is out least and the days are shortest. It is common for someone to be vitamin D deficient without even knowing it. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
Aprons, caps, handkerchiefs and Victorian orphans were on stage at the Rose Theatre Kingston last week. Oliver was Surbiton High School’s 4th production at the Rose, and a huge success. Rehearsals had begun in June for the 100 plus cast. Over 400
Are social networks ‘ruining’ traditional conversation? The argument that comes up far too often is the online world stopping us from achieving fully functional social lives. There are lots of good points towards and against it but what is overall
St John's Wood, a district of north-west London, in the City of Westminster, and on the north-west side of Regent's Park hosted a Christmas special on the streets. This caused many people from the elderly to the young to sweep in and enjoy the Christmas
Now you might think no danger may come to your beloved pets, such as your domestic cat. However, in recent events, this is certainly not the case. On November 21, an event occurred which resulted in a cat hanging from a tree with a noose around
This week concerns were raised as Vodaphone announced that they would like to build a pylon located by Tooting Bec Common. The local community are in uproar as such an area as Tooting is lived in by a range of generations, whom many do not need to
On Saturday 29th November, teenagers from Hounslow and Ealing united to take part in Ignite, a collection of workshops held by NCS the challenge to make young people more aware of climate change and what we can do to help stop it. The day
41,736- the number of men in the UK who were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011. 10,837- the number of men in the UK who died of prostate cancer in 2012. Approximately 1 in every 8 men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point
Young Enterprise is the United Kingdom’s largest business and enterprise education charity. Its aim is “to inspire and equip young people to learn and succeed through enterprise” using the method of “learning by doing.” Last month a speaker from Young
“Home Alone on Christmas Day?” Many people are ignorant to those who are alone on Christmas Day. It’s a time for festivities and unity but some people aren’t so lucky. Roehampton Methodist Church, Minstead Gardens are holding their annual
On the evening of Friday 28th November, Hampton Hill celebrated 50 years of having a Christmas parade. The High Street was closed to traffic at 5:30pm so that pedestrians could wander freely on the road. Hundreds of people attended and there were
41,736- the number of men in the UK who were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011. 10,837- the number of men in the UK who died of prostate cancer in 2012. Approximately 1 in every 8 men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point
The Civil Service Football Club has been playing since 1863 and is the oldest amateur football club in the world. It has 9 sides that play football on Saturday’s in the Southern Amateur Football League. It also joins together on Wednesday evenings
From dreary school hall to Carshalton’s own Lapland, the Christmas spirit had performed its festive magic on the room which the fair took place. The Craft Fair held in St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls let off a splendid explosion of stocking
Is Band Aid just a Desperate Plea for Publicity? “It's really very simple, Governor. When people are hungry they die. So spare me your politics and tell me what you need and how you're going to get it to these people.”- Bob Geldof Ever
Is Band Aid just a Desperate Plea for Publicity? “It's really very simple, Governor. When people are hungry they die. So spare me your politics and tell me what you need and how you're going to get it to these people.”- Bob Geldof Ever
There was a time when 'Black Friday' didn't exist. On thanksgiving, people overate, watched sport on TV or played it with their family, then settled to read the newspaper, most likely thick with ads to promote the Thanksgiving sales- what Black Friday
Life’s a test Caitlin Fensham Waldegrave In order to become a British citizen is compulsory to take the Life in the UK Test if you’re aged 18 to 65. The Life in the UK test has always included questions that many of us might consider trivial
Surbiton High school just put on it latest show stopper Oliver! School performance of Oliver get the audience begging 'Please Sir, Can I have some more?' The production was said to have been the Best show the school has put on since it started
The 11th of November this year marked the one hundred year anniversary of the First World War, and it was commemorated in many different ways. The two minute silence, traditionally held at eleven o’clock, is only the beginning of the variety of memorials
Portobello road is an adventure that takes place in the Notting Hill district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. Every Saturday, the market you enter is wonderful, known for its second-hand clothes and antiques. The food
It’s a bright morning on the 22nd of November 1514 and its the very earliest days of production for Mortlake Brewery, a small, discreet but undeniable modern building, in a quiet London suburb probably employing no more than 10 people. Who would have
Fall into Winter On the 31st October, Halloween candies and costumes cover the shelves in all the shops. Skeletons, spiders and spooks. The cobwebs cover every inch, and the masks that make you jump lurk where you can’t see them
Four years ago, The Department Clinical Lead for the Urology Department at Ashford and St Peters Hospital requested that all urology services be centralised at St Peter’s Hospital in order to streamline services. Six weeks ago, this plan became a reality
Black Friday – Is it worth it? On Friday the 28th of November this year, our nation as well as the United States, Mexico, Australia and many others took part in ‘Black Friday’. The term was first used in 1960, at the start of the Christmas shopping
On November 13th, my friend and I sat down in the front row of the Waterman’s Theatre to watch our school perform ‘A Winter’s Tale’ by William Shakespeare in the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Having performed in it last year myself I thought it would
Recently in assorted parks in Fulham, there have been a series of acts of vandalism. The attacks are aimed at statues around Bishops Park and Fulham Cemetery. The vandals have been beheading various statues and completely severing others from their
Competition: WIN a merchandise goody-bag for ‘Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb’. Foker On Film has a batch of ‘Money can’t buy’ prizes to give away for this comedy adventure, including the following goodies. 4D Triceratops Skeleton
RGS Guildford gradually managed to dispatch Tiffin Boys’ School on Saturday 29th November. They won a truly deserved match 24-17 as Tiffin plays poorly against their opponents. Guildford started the match confidently, with their scrum clearly stronger
2014 was the year in which Covent Garden Challenge, sponsored by Capco, was run for its 9th year. The Covent Garden Challenge is a competition year 5 pupils in different schools take part in to create a product idea that could be sold at Covent Garden
Should schools supply laptops to students? Laptops can be incredibly useful when implemented in school environments for teachers and can increase productivity and efficiency. So why shouldn't pupils be provided with them? In this article
Raynes Park High School held their annual house plays competition on 21st of November. The night was filled with fun, excitement and lots of cheers from a more than pleased audience. A number of students from each house wrote a play and performed it
Lord True had an eventful afternoon on Friday 14th November; marking a new beginning for Waldegrave school for girls. The school in Twickenham was abuzz with anticipation as the ribbon was about to be cut. The sixth form that opened in September is
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Last weekend marked the start of christmas festivities in Warlingham, Surrey. Thousands flocked to the small village for what was to be a very promising and enjoyable evening. A festive air was felt
Emma Watson’s recent UN speech has sparked debate on feminism. She spoke about the launch of the ‘He For She’ campaign, where she invited men and boys to join the campaign for change in political, economical and social policy as “not one country in
National Treasure gone Corrupt Every one of us has heard of the prestigious program, Doctor Who. A celestial explosion that mainpulates time and space, challenges hundreds of unearthly creatures and celebrates fifty-one years of screen. Doctor
No, you’re not imagining it; Christmas has definitely come early this year. During the early days of October, not only Halloween celebrations had started but also Christmas festivities. As Christmas is known for being a commercialized holiday, it has
It has been announced that Hampton Hill High Street will go through restoration and refurbishment due to the Richmond Council’s Uplift programme. This follows a campaign from the Hampton Hill Trader’s Association to get the council to restore the
On Tuesday 18th November, Waldegrave School for Girls embarked on a journey to The Ambassadors Theatre, Central London. The production of the evening was Macbeth, portrayed by The National Youth Theatre. The setting of this Macbeth was set
Following last years successful Caterham Beer Festival there were high expectations that were not let down. Around 900 people travelled to the Soper Hall for this sold out event that managed to sell over 9,000 pints! Special thanks must be given
The Duke of Edinburgh adventure has begun at Wallington High School for Girls, as on Wednesday 17th November, the first training meeting for the silver Duke of Edinburgh award was held. Years 10 and 11 can take this award, which comprises of a certain
Mobile Phones: a gift or a malediction? Put down your devices. Look around. Have you ever thought of all you are missing out? While you can have a whole world with: incredible scenarios, interesting people and different cultures, we are pleased
Mobile Phones: a gift or a malediction? Put down your devices. Look around. Have you ever thought of all you are missing out? While you can have a whole world with: incredible scenarios, interesting people and different cultures, we are pleased
Over the past couple of years there has been a sharp increase in the number of families and students wishing to move to Kingston upon Thames. This has resulted in the need for more school places and more housing, and so a new school is being developed
Everyday, somewhere across Britain, many people will be involved in an accident of some sort. These accidents can prove to be fatal if the victim is not rescued and treated in time. Similarly 140,000 people have a heart attack every year and many suffer
Winter Wonderland has always been a huge attraction in London but over the years it has been earning its place on the world map. Winter Wonderland always causes Hyde Park to be a popular destination during the winter season. Tourists from all over
What would you do if you couldn't have your sumptuous Christmas dinner? Would you consider going to a community trust, soup kitchen or even just a shelter? With Christmas on the way we will be thinking about food, most of us anyway, apart that
The next step for the Unit of GLSW was to take a short trip across London to Kensington Olympia where most of the unit attended Hyper Japan to experience a taste of Japan before they take the long trip there next summer. This included buying Japanese
Many people know about the 'wonderful' american traditon, imported by the UK, known as Black Friday; a complete 24 hours dedicated to the 'miraculous' idea of sales. The majority of popular high street and online shops reduce their prices to the
It's that time of the year again: CHRISTMAS! The weather is disgustingly cold, hot chocolate sales have miraculously increased, your fingers get numb from untangling fairy lights that have been in your attic for 11-12 months, you have had to purchase
On 27th November, Thursday there was an unepxected incident that took place on the railway through Ashtead at Epsom railway station. A train had caught fire and had caused many local commuters inconvenience. This incident occured around 6am which left
Forty six Ursuline Students went to Richmond Theatre to watch Twelfth Night on 19th November 2014. At 2.30pm the curtains went up with the students and theatre enthusiasts alike, sitting up straight to begin watching the 14 actors and actresses perform
Feminism, by definition, is the belief that women are human and as such as are just as deserving of civil rights as men. Despite this, the term has become stigmatized and is now associated with women wanting to surpass or dominate the male gender.
Adoption: Good or bad? Every day 5,760 children become orphans; that’s 5,760 too many. Adoption benefits the whole of society. Think about it; the more children left abandoned and alone in an orphanage, the longer we have to pay
A few years ago, during the construction of the new Westfield shopping centre in Stratford City, people started to speculate about what area would be the next to undergo a Westfield revamp. Soon after, rumours began to circulate that Croydon may be
My Headteacher always tells us: “Throw yourself into the life of the school!” So, there I was, attending a youth Question Time in York House, Twickenham, to ask a panel of politicians questions about issues that affected the youth of today. The line
A reviving trade All over the country the skill of thatching is becoming rarer and rarer as the years go on, so I found it surprising to find evidence of the old skill still alive in the London Borough of Croydon. Coombe Farm Lodge is a charming
Adoption: Good or bad? Every day 5,760 children become orphans; that’s 5,760 too many. Adoption benefits the whole of society. Think about it; the more children left abandoned and alone in an orphanage, the longer we have to pay
Recently, I have read an article, published by Andrew Levy, on the topic of “free-flow” teaching. My article is also going to be addressing these topics and my general views on the matter of work sheets vs text books. His article is formed around the
My brother has this running joke. Whenever a police car goes by (with or without sirens blaring) he says ‘Oh look it’s the police; they’re here for you’ or ‘Get down! What have you done now?’ I am now at the age that I do realise that eating an extra
My brother has this running joke. Whenever a police car goes by (with or without sirens blaring) he says ‘Oh look it’s the police; they’re here for you’ or ‘Get down! What have you done now?’ I am now at the age that I do realise that eating an extra
Self image is one the most important things to people nowadays due to the fact that we are the generation that take practically more 'selfies' than we take showers. Self image is a very big deal to people, especially young people e.g teenagers. Many
Controlled Assessments. I blame my lateness in writing this article partly on my own tardiness and partly on those two threatening words. My Sunday has been spent agonising over a four page English essay whilst sporadically procrastinating. There
Black Friday. Consumerism is at it's peak, with it's date mere weeks before Christmas, well in time for the festive season, it's not surprising that it's earned itself a slight reputation for the hectic chaos it brings. This year, Black Friday weekend
The idea of the ‘urban fox’ is a seemingly recent phenomenon. In the past foxes from the town and country were interchangeable; there was no difference between those that occupied the countryside and those that made the metropolitan streets of London
Brentford continue to fly high in the Championship, with a fifth consecutive win taking them third after this 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Griffin Park on Saturday, writes Simon Webster. After surviving an early claim for a Wolves goal
Many people around the country including myself will soon experience the wonderful freedom of becoming a driver. The endless possibilities consist of the convenience of traveling to places, exploring new cities and sharing lots of enjoyable times with
In the UK, roughly 32.9 million people play video games. Nowadays, it’s viewed in the same way as playing Monopoly or Go Fish; only, is it really so harmless? A lot of debate has taken place regarding the effects (or lack thereof) of violent video
On Friday 28th November, it was Bring Your Daughter to Work Day in Nonsuch high school for the year 10's. Out of the 180 girls, most chose to go to their parents’ work places to experience a day in their life at work. Some chose to stay at home on
Who got our golden postbox? David Weir got Wallington a golden postbox in Wallington high street. David Weir is a British Paralympian wheelchair athlete. He was born on 5th June 1979 and he was born with a spinal cord transection that meant
Jasmin Glynne // Grey Court School Gender equality is one of the biggest struggles of modern society, and has been for over a hundred years. Ever since I got my hair cut boy-short, I have noticed how sexist modern society really is, even more so
London is a beautiful city no matter how you look at it, but from the unique perspective of a boat it is beyond amazing, it is phenomenal. Although the boat rides through London are often deemed as 'the touristy thing to do' many Londoners are truly
In November, I was lucky enough to attend the Jack Petchey Foundation Award Ceremony for hundreds of people in Richmond and Kingston Upon Thames. The amount of enthusiasm and achievers all in one room made me feel honoured to be surrounded by hardworking
All throughout the year there are good times to be had in Camden, be it concerts, club nights, bar events, quizzes, the well-known markets and attractions in and around the area with ZSL London Zoo only a few bus stops away via the 274. On the 26th
Winter, a season that connotes darkness, cold and christmas celebration; as the nights shorten and temperatures plummet one's mood may be negatively effected. There is research to suggest that the change in seasons has an emotional impact on us, particularly
Now, it’s important to stress that what you are about to read is not an article dedicated to discussing what a terrific professional and person Phillip Hughes was; whilst the loss of anyone is a tragedy, Hughes’ gentlemanly and universally likeable
Earlier this month, Smokey, a British blue cat, went missing. After a couple of weeks of pinning posters up, a phone call was made to the Jack family to surprisingly announce the reappearance of Smokey. Louis Jack, the young owner, recalls
Millie Govekar is a tutor living in Cheam who has had a wide variety of jobs in both teaching and other fields; these include retail management for ‘Readers Digest’, headhunting for employers, the Home Office and the only woman on Reeds Business publishing
One of the most exciting and important parts of school life are the opportunities for leadership and interaction with those outside the day-to-day school environment. On the 14th of November, I was lucky enough to do just that. As part of the Covent
With the holiday season now upon us, Twickenham was first off the blocks, with the grand ‘switching on’ of the town lights. Taking place surprisingly early on Friday 21st of November. Despite the early start there was certainly no shortage
Local author and presentation coach Leon Conrad is currently using stories in education and to help people be better public speakers. What exactly are you researching? I'm looking for an answer to the question 'What makes 'story' story?
That blood curdling sensation that arises with the suggestion that you have lost your phone is surely a tell tale sign that we have all become far too attached to our beloved items of technology- but is that a help or a hindrence and what affect
That blood curdling sensation that arises with the suggestion that you have lost your phone is surely a tell tale sign that we have all become far too attached to our beloved items of technology- but is that a help or a hindrence and what affect
It's that time of year again when all you want to do is sit in front of a roaring fire wearing one of Mark and Spencer's woolly jumpers. Yep, Christmas is coming and before you know it you will wake up on that special morning with the feeling of anticipation
It is coming up to Christmas again, so time for my family to send out our Christmas cards. We always send Christmas cards to our neighbours. For my parents, this is no problem, however for some of my friends it would be a bit harder, considering they
On the 13th November, outside East Croydon station, Croydon started its Christmas celebrations early with a Christmas art and craft fair and later on that night, the turning on of its Christmas lights. Stalls outside the station were selling
Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland opened on the 21st November. However, despite entry for the event being free, a day after its opening 15 families out the 15 asked agreed that the event is expensive. Upon my arrival the activities, such as the Ice
Harry Beautyman, who started last season playing for Sutton United, became the latest product of the local non-League scene to make the step up into the Football League when he joined Peterborough United on loan this week. It’s only a few weeks
Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club’s Pete Mulholland has been crowned the top athletics volunteer in London. Mulholland, a lifelong member of Hercules Wimbledon, received his award at England Athletics’ 2014 London Region Awards last week. The
Antony Constantinou has been running for three years, and last week he collected his first winner’s medal – albeit in the oddest of circumstances. The 50-year-old Carshalton athlete, who runs with Collingwood AC, finished the A20 Path n Downs half-marathon
The hugely successful 70’s pop star, Alan Williams, will be performing a festive family treat at the Leatherhead Theatre this month. Let There Be Christmas is a pop extravaganza which will kick start the festive season with a mix of music and laughter
Public-spirited people across the borough will be recognised in Sutton’s Community Awards, with the window now open for residents to nominate their local heroes. The yearly ceremony is organised by the council, and gives the public the chance to
This week, I have been at home with my children, while trying to cram in other bits when I could. You know how it goes – we always wish there were more hours in the day, but even then I do not think we would get what we wanted accomplished.
From December 15, 2004 Controversy erupted at Christmastime 10 years ago when a mysterious campaign group threatened mass disruption to fight a decision that had hit the vulnerable in the pocket. The Combat for Care group said it was prepared to
The South Norwood Regeneration group—now called ‘Focus S2E5’—held their fourth meeting at the Gold Coast on Portland Road on Thursday the 27th of November. Chaired by Paul Scott and featuring Councillor for Woodside Ward Hamida Ali on the committee
On the 19th of November the lights on the Christmas Tree on Kingston Market Place were lit and Santa visited our town. A bit too early, don't you think? I have lived in Kingston for six years and each winter I noticed that Christmas is retreating further
How many times have you seen someone in need of help out on the street? Someone begging for spare change or for food, asking how to get to a certain place, perhaps even someone visibly injured and requiring assistance. How many times have
