Renowned artist Benita Jayne, known for her captivating use of sacred symbols, vibrant colours, and connection to nature, is thrilled to present her latest solo exhibition, Divine Energy of Harmony and Light. This unique series will be on display at The Pencil Art Gallery from the 21st – 24th Nov. Benita invites art lovers and spiritual seekers alike to explore the energies imbued within her creations, all inspired by British wildflowers, chakra colours, and divine energy. Benita Jayne, born Benita Ambrose, comes from a multicultural background with her father’s roots in Rangoon, Burma, and Darjeeling, India, and her mother from…
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With charities lobbying the government to be exempt from National Insurance changes announced in the budget, one North-West London-based organisation is hoping for a boost to its own budget, after partnering with FreeWills.co.uk, one of the UK’s largest will-writing services. Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS), which supports, educates and empowers individuals diagnosed with ADHD or who are autistic, their families and the community has teamed up with the Wills specialist to help their supporters make their own personalised wills for free online. Last year CAAS supported over 5,000 people across North-west London. Thanks to Free Wills’ advanced technology,…
The very nature of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation seems juxtaposed with the tradition of artisan craft, yet Pedddle, the artisan market directory, have already found a way to meld traditional artisan markets and their stallholders with the world of social media and online marketing. AI is on the rise, but instead of it causing the death of small artisan businesses and creative crafts, it could be a way of helping them survive. Rebecca Adams, Pedddle’s Market Liaison Manager, explains, “Pedddle is an online directory of artisan markets and their stallholders. We are trying to help traditional marketplaces be discovered…
Stress can affect us all. This Stress Awareness Week, it’s essential to highlight the unique challenges that neurodiverse students – particularly those with ADHD and autism – face. For these students, school-related stress can intensify sensory experiences, make focus more challenging and disrupt the routines that provide stability – all of which are vital for success and comfort at school. Here, Becky Ward, Education Specialist at Tutor Doctor, discusses recognising signs of stress, how they appear and their long-term effects. She also covers how parents and schools can collaborate to create supportive environments for neurodiverse students to thrive. Firstly, I…
People experience stress in different forms every day. Studies have shown that most common cause of stress is work-related, with 4 in 5 adults frequently experiencing this. While a moderate level of stress can improve work performance and work efficiency, too much stress can lead to a negative effect on health, well-being, and overall happiness. Stress Awareness Day is an annual event which raises awareness about stress, its causes, and effects and falls onto Wednesday 6th of November this year. To raise awareness, leading cycle and e-bike insurer cycleGuard shares how riding a bike can help to combat stress. Cyclists…
From snoozing the alarm on our smartphones in the morning to scrolling through social media to end the day with some entertainment, our screen time is at an all-time high. Working an 8-hour shift with our heads stuck to the laptop screen is unavoidable, but what about the constant buzzing of notifications on our smartphones? Even during the evenings, we prefer spending a few hours watching television or YouTube. Relatable? If your eyes have already started feeling tired, watery or itchy every day, you can follow the below-mentioned easy tips to maintain optimum eye health. Here are a few tried-and-tested…
Twenty years ago, local mum Tamsin Brewis took the plunge and opened a small baby swim school in Buckingham. Fast-forward two decades, and she is celebrating Water Babies Bucks & Beds’ 20th birthday – with a whopping 33,000 little splash-makers having learned the joys of swimming along the way! After a week of birthday fun, Tamsin is taking a moment to reflect on the wonderful journey that’s led her and her team to this incredible milestone. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years!” said Tamsin. “I started Water Babies with just 80 clients, and now over 33,000 little swimmers…
The UK cannot afford to miss out on future trade with US states The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, must demonstrate to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, how important the US-UK relationship is to secure future trade deals with US states, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Simon Gleeson, Head of the firm’s US Desk, said: “The prospect of a US-UK trade deal seems more challenging than ever with the risk that bi-lateral trade between the US and UK will become a lower priority in light of the Trump campaign accusing Labour of “blatant…
Eat Scottish Mussels campaign is on a mission to tell the nation and a whole new generation of foodies, just how great these little miracles are! The campaign led by the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group is part of a wider programme supported by the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers. This aims to inform and inspire more people to eat Scottish farmed mussels and other shellfish. SCOTTISH MUSSELS HAVE SUPERPOWERS!! Armed with recently commissioned research confirming their sustainability credentials and nutritional properties, the Eat Scottish Mussels campaign wants to let everyone know about this fantastic seafood, carefully grown around the West…
Taking place from 7-10 January, the Carpet and Flooring Expo 2025 at the Istanbul Expo Centre will serve as a key event for European buyers to explore new carpet and flooring trends. The addition of three new halls highlights the event’s focus on innovation and collaboration. The Carpet and Flooring Expo 2025 (CFE) is scheduled for January, with marketing and exhibitor sign-ups well underway. Building on its successful launch in December 2023, the expo returns with 120,000 square metres, offering more space for exhibitors and visitors alike. Following the initial event, which drew over 21,000 visitors from 103 countries, the…