Summer is coming and everybody wants to get their dream beach body ready. But unfortunately for you daily dieters out there, it could be the worst thing you’re doing for your body. According to a study by The Lancet, daily dieting is putting almost 11 million of us in an early grave each year. In […]
Author: Amy Owen
Mums make porn: Review
Nearly a generation ago, porn was a taboo subject that no one wanted to talk about. Now, we’re getting 5 mums to have a crack at producing an adult film for themselves. The 3 part channel 4 series, ended on Wednesday and it changed my views on porn completely. View this post on Instagram 73 […]
Minimum wage: is it the fairest of them all?
On the 1st of April, 1.9 million people received a pay rise. But for most of them, it was the April fool’s joke they were dreading. The minimum wage has been a part of UK Law for 20 years now, but some people are still conflicted about that amount that should be paid. […]
Glos goes green
This month we’ve gone green. The University of Gloucestershire has created a March challenge sheet so you can go green this month and become responsible for your own waste. The challenges consist of giving to charity, using re-usable cups, volunteering, and much more. You get points for each challenge you take part in and at […]
Has Cheltenham Festival affected gambling addictions in young adults?
Cheltenham festival is the biggest time of year for the bookies. But with little support and advice that the festival has to offer, what affect is this having on young adults? A growing number of 18-24-year olds are now attending the festival. Taking risks and spending more money. The festival has a restriction on under […]
Betting for dummies: Beginners guide to Cheltenham race week
Cheltenham race week is coming up, and the question that might be on most people’s minds is how do I place my bet? Of course, you have the book makers at the stands, and then there are the hundreds of betting apps, or of course the classic betting shop. But what’s going to get you […]
Where to get the best breakfast this race week
Cheltenham’s race festival is a massive event. It draws in thousands of people each year, eager to get their hands on some cash, drink and fun. But, none of this can happen without that hearty full English each morning. Here are the top 7 places to grab your grub this race week. Pittville Pump Room […]
Cheltenham’s Lido joins the ultimate swimming challenge
Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham is set to take part in Marathon Swims. This is the ultimate swimming challenge where swimmers can take part in a 10k, 5k or 1k swimming marathon. Cheltenham’s lido will be the first Marathon Swims event outside of London. The founder of Marathon Swims, Diccon Loy, said, “Sandford Parks is one of only 11 […]
6 year olds to be offered mindfulness sessions
Mindfulness is practiced by thousands of adults year on year, but now classes are running for children as young as 6. The Isbourne centre in Cheltenham is running a ‘Mini Minds’ mindfulness session for children aged 6-10. It includes fun actives and mindful practices that help children learn the skills they need to help them […]
Is your safety our universities priority?
University is a place where students go to learn, have fun and live an independent life. For most, it’s their first home away from home and should be a safe space. Unfortunately this is not the case for everybody. With a recent rise in university students going missing, committing suicide and being the victims of […]