The Felix Group has partnered with The IN Group to package and distribute over 8,000 meals and over 4 tonnes of food to the Poplar, Tower Hamlets, community for those in need. The programme aims to support local families in the area who are utilising free school meals, helping during school holidays and to fight wider food poverty throughout London. Sallinder Rai, Community & Events Fundraising Manager at The Felix Project: “We all take things like food for granted and unfortunately, there are still far too many people who are worried about where their next meal is going to come…
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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…
Our feet work hard all day long, supporting us during our daily activities and carrying us throughout our entire lives. However, many people are unaware of the importance of maintaining good foot health, not realising that this has a big impact on general health and wellbeing. Taking care of your feet is an essential way to protect yourself and prevent problems such as injuries and painful foot conditions, and there are many simple steps you can take to do this. Here at Foot Solutions, we understand how important it is to look after your feet and we can advise you…
A third of British residents believe that log burner installation should be banned in the UK, due to the harmful effects on the environment and the people that live in it. According to brand new data from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 33 per cent of people in the UK would support a ban on the installation and use of log burners in homes. Men were slightly more in agreement with a ban, with 35 per cent compared to 31 per cent of women. Within age demographics, younger people were very strongly in support of a ban, with 38…
‘Sweet’ is the UK public’s preferred flavour (38% of respondents) followed by ‘savoury’ (27%) and ‘spicy’ (19%). 78% of Brits believe their favourite drink enhances their mood, and 77% of the people polled agreed that the smell of a drink enhances its taste. Belfast is the city with the biggest sweet tooth – 50% of Belfast residents selected ‘sweet’ as their greatest ‘taste sensation’, compared with 26% of people in Liverpool. Gen Z were the most likely (85%) to say they’re ‘adventurous’ when trying new flavours, whereas people aged 55-plus year olds were least likely (56%). Popularity-wise, vanilla is…