Acer listens to teachers’ needs to deliver innovative technology truly designed for them. On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, Acer for Education celebrates the essential role teachers play in shaping the minds of the future and reaffirms the pillars on which Acer’s strategy for education is based. In other words, the aspects that Acer cares about in education that must focus on creativity, skills empowerment, personalized learning, inclusion, sustainability and security. According to UNESCO, there is a deficit of 44 million teachers globally. To achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda and ensure quality education for all, it is…
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After an incredible run of festival appearances this summer, indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a 22-date UK and Ireland tour for 2025. Frontman Simon Fowler, guitarist Steve Cradock and drummer Oscar Harrison will perform their biggest hits and anthems, including The Riverboat Song, The Circle, Traveller’s Tune, Hundred Mile High City and The Day We Caught The Train on the tour that starts at Leeds O2 Academy on 27th March and ends at Ulster Hall in Belfast on 26th April. The tour also includes dates at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 4th April and Dublin’s 3 Olympia Theatre…
With only 13 Mondays until Christmas, the festive season is quickly approaching! While we can expect the big day to be filled with joy and cheer, it can be somewhat stressful for the hosts and, most importantly, the designated chef. On Christmas Day, the kitchen is most definitely the heart of the home. So, to make life just a little bit easier, why not get ahead and upgrade your kitchen to create the perfect hosting space? In this article, co-founder of Kitchen Makeovers, Will Frankling, offers practical tips and tricks on how to create a kitchen that’s both beautiful and…
Cycling is the best way to explore a city and for many it’s the mode of transport for their daily commute. City cycling can be difficult, as navigating through crowded roads filled with various hazards can be challenging and requires concentration. However, if cyclists follow few basic rules and take some common-sense safety precautions then it’s an enjoyable and efficient way to get around. “Riding around a city is not just an excellent and environmentally friendly transport option, but also an enjoyable exercise” says Simon Bennett, Managing Director of cycleGuard. Leading cycle and e-bike insurer cycleGuard put together some handy…
Bhabani Sahoo and wife Sampa are celebrating the launch of their brand-new nursery, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Horsham. which opened their doors on 21st September. The setting, which opened in the heart of Horsham, is a 20-minute walk from Horsham station and a short drive from the A264. “Opening Monkey Puzzle Horsham is the fulfilment of a dream Sampa and I have shared for years,” said Bhabani. “As parents, we faced challenges finding quality childcare for our daughter, which inspired us to create something of our own. With my management degree and Sampa’s extensive experience in childcare, opening a nursery…
Just over 4 weeks to go: Blick Rothenberg’s Budget Newsroom is open Middle income workers will carry the painful tax burden of the Government’s failed non-dom reforms in the upcoming Budget, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Robert Salter, a Director at the firm, said: “There are just over 4 weeks to go until the Autumn Budget. To pay for their planned expenses and fill their ‘black hole’ the Government needs to get tax revenues up.” He added: “However, their plan of increasing the tax take by scrapping the non-dom regime is likely to fail. Many…
We all know someone (or are someone) who met their partner at work. Its clichéd, but it’s an ever increasing and very common reality of modern working. In fact, Forbes report 60% of US workers have had a workplace romance and 43% of these led to marriage, and in the UK YouGov found that you’re almost twice as likely to end up dating. Employees are now returning to the office in droves – half of Londoners are now in the workplace at least two days a week, and two thirds of CEOs predict a full return to the office five days a week. But the office is…
FAIRTRADE BANANAS TOP THE WEEKLY SHOPPING LIST The average shopper regularly chooses sustainable staples over trendy ‘superfoods’ Sustainable foods now make up 30% of the average weekly shop Consumers are three times more likely to buy organic for everyday meals than for special occasions The UK’s top 10 most frequently purchased sustainable foods have been revealed in an independent survey* examining the nation’s sustainable shopping habits. Fairtrade Bananas Fairtrade Chocolate Fairtrade Coffee Fairtrade Tea Oats Fairtrade Fruit Juices Fairtrade Sugar Fairtrade Honey Cereal Bars Peanuts The research, conducted by Ecotone – Europe’s leading organic, plant-based, and Fairtrade food company –…
Leading independent retailer reveals the top five bed trends on Pinterest for the season SLOUGH, England, 9 Sept. 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Experts at Furniture Village, one of the UK’s largest independent furniture retailers, have carried out research into the most popular bed trends on Pinterest since January. With 522 million monthly users, Pinterest is a hub for inspiration, and as trends continue to evolve, users are saving ideas to refresh their homes. Furniture Village has shared how to incorporate these bed trends to give your bedroom a cosy update this autumn. 1. Bunk Beds Bunk beds received the highest number…
WORLD PREMIERE – BFI IMAX, LONDON – THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2024 Gracious Films, GEL and MusicFilmNetwork are delighted to announce the WORLD PREMIERE of THE RUBBER KEYED WONDER on the UK’s largest cinema screen, London’s BFI IMAX, on THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2024. THE RUBBER KEYED WONDER tells the story of Clive Sinclair’s now legendary ZX Spectrum home computer. First released in 1982, the ZX Spectrum sold millions of units worldwide and because of its low cost and accessibility it quickly became one of the most important technological innovations of its time, opening the door to a whole new world of possibilities for millions of people. The ZX Spectrum enabled many users to learn how to program and create their own…