Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys Although England has several TV channels these days, it’s a bit like ‘adding an extra lane on the motorway’. It just creates carnage and traffic, rather than a few decent quality programmes that we used to have, just a few years back. More is not always better. Today we…
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Reasons to Give Up Social Media
Japan uses far less social media (image) Social media does not have many advantages, save creating a world of narcissists and people wasting countless hours on pointless stuff. Anything useful you can do on social media, you can do in real life. The man behind the campaign to give up social media is former Silicon…
Time to Take a Social Media Fast?
Is it time to take a social media fast? Social media runs everything these days. It can be helpful (but you can use local sites to find lost pets and post jobs). Other than that, is social media really of much help? Let’s find out. And if you decide to keep it, then learn how…
Support Your Local (independent) Cinema
Hebden Bridge Picture House, Claire Caulfield for Etsy If you’ve never visited an indie cinema, you’re missing out. Miles away from spending £100 for four people on a big budget film, with people kicking the back of your seat – independent cinemas show far more interesting films from independent producers, and instead of big buckets…
Where To Find Good Downloadable Music
It wasn’t so long ago, that if you wanted to listen to good music, you could just turn on the radio, or visit a high street shop to buy a CD (or if you’re older than that, a cassette tape or vinyl album). There are still vintage shops and markets that sell them, but finding…