Get inspired to reduce your waste and take your own containers when shopping with these 5 Essex zero plastic stores We have all heard the 90-s Barbie Girl track, the crazy hit released by the Danish-Norwegian group Aqua which sold more than 1.84 million copies. 23 years later we are still caught up singing the lines, but there is one thing that seems outdated – … Continue reading Was Barbie Girl wrong? Life in plastic is FAR from fantastic

For centuries, there were many things people had to come to terms with: from women wearing pants and being in the workforce, to children outside marriages, different sexualities and… pineapple on pizza. But there is still one topic people cannot get their heads around: veganism. It is the fastest growing social movement and yet there are people who mock it, joke about it, and feel … Continue reading Why do we have beef with vegans?

“Fried chicken solves most problems”. Or at least that is what the massive fast food chain KFC thinks. It is printed on their wings bucket, which you might not want to toss out. As KFC might not be that wrong after all. Just because today was one of those stressful days. Your boss was shouting at you for no reason. You were buried in so … Continue reading Do you need to eat or breathe?

1.Change your mind, Heal your Body by Anna Parkinson: the book you read to change your mind A compelling story for everyone interested in healing the body by using the power of the mind but knowing little about it. The book follows the story of Anna Parkinson, a successful journalist turned healer when diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. After experiencing various frustrations with the … Continue reading Two spiritual books to change your mindset

Francis Bacon A story of the contemporary artist Francis Bacon, ‘The Hanged Man” is a well executed and thought-provoking play from the pen of Danae Brook. Set in Paris in 1971, the play focusses on the dramatic relationship between Francis Bacon and his long-time lover and favourite model George Dyer. During their stay in the French capital, Bacon had his first retrospective.  He did not … Continue reading “The Hanged Man” – a play about the life and work of Francis Bacon

Four ex-military personnel  have switched from a military career to a civilian life in the wind sector. The ex-forces members have served for the British Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force before joining the Harwich-based Galloper Wind Farm. Both Mark Annis, supervisor, and Richard Holmes, technician, have joined the wind sector from the Royal Navy where they were marine engineers involved in overseas operations. Mark … Continue reading Four ex-forces members switch to a civilian life

Take the beautiful mountains, wild beaches, deep forests, breathtaking villages and wholesome dishes, and you will have just a fraction of what makes Bulgaria stand out from the rest of the world.  Bulgaria is a country with a rich history and numerous tourist attractions, which make it the perfect travel destination. If you have ever wondered where to go during your holiday, here are 10 … Continue reading 10 quirky facts about Bulgaria