You have finally found the home of your dreams after months of fruitless house searching in today’s cutthroat real estate market. Undoubtedly, that kind of bliss is rarely compensated by anything else, isn’t it? Preserving your home becomes a necessity when it represents the largest investment in your life and is no longer an option. The first thing we often wonder about is how much to tip movers. This is secondary because you need to first ensure everything is up to standard before you finalize movers. Being a homeowner is an exciting and rewarding experience in and of itself, but…
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Autumn Events Round Up Less than two years since it’s launch, Devon-based independent online wine and spirit merchant, Wickhams has been included in the Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 shortlist in not one but three categories; ‘Best Specialist Retailer, England & Wales’, ‘Best Specialist Retailer, South and Regional France’ and ‘Best Small Online Retailer’. The 2022 Awards are more competitive than ever with entries epitomising the exceptional choice consumers have when it comes to buying wine in the UK. Wickhams’ Founder Dan Farrell-Wright comments: “My aim with Wickhams is to provide easy access to great wine for everyone so to be…
Former AFEM Manager, Tristan Hunt has launched a new coaching service to help artists and music industry professionals who have, or believe they may have ADHD. It is one of only a handful of such coaching services specifically tailored for the music industry. ADHD has become a hot topic in music over the past few years, with artists like Britany Spears, Steven Tylor and Solange Knowles speaking out publicly about their own experiences with the condition. Tristan, who himself has ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia, offers confidential online sessions and is already working with clients from the UK, USA and Europe. He…
A choreographer, a fashion buyer for Next, an electric car technician and apprentices from the Coventry City of Culture Trust are amongst those whose achievements are being celebrated at a special event on 7 September for students and alumni from North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC). In addition, former performing arts and business students are celebrating their success in a national awards scheme. Francesca Tomlinson, who excelled in performing arts, and business student Ellis Percival learned today that they had both achieved Silver BTEC awards. The BTEC Awards, now in its 12th year, is an annual event that recognises…
Doing something you enjoy and getting paid for it is a dream scenario for many. When you’re pursuing something that interests you, it won’t feel so much like work, and it can make for a more fulfilling job. Taking up a hobby in your spare time can be great for your mental well-being as well, helping you to unwind, de-stress, and giving you the chance to connect with other people. Apart from this, it can also give your finances a boost. According to a recent survey by Aviva, having a ‘side hustle’ brings in an average extra income of £500…
By Paul Wilson, MD, Scorpion Vision Ltd Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the fresh produce industry and the results are astounding: waste associated with inaccurate trimming of vegetables is being slashed to zero and flawless product presentation is now a reality. The root of the problem Topping and tailing vegetables such as leeks, sprouts, carrots, parsnips and swedes is dirty work. Somebody has to do it but, increasingly, nobody wants to. This situation has been exacerbated in recent years as labour availability has plummeted, prompting the vegetable processing industry to look to automation. Optical trimming systems guided by classic…
When preparing for a longer trip with your little ones, every parent has one goal – get there smoothly in one piece. During summer months, this becomes even more of an issue for many, with families planning around 18.82 million individual holiday trips all over the country, according to RAC. Keeping a child settled for drives can feel like a mountain to overcome, but a few key things may contribute to their enjoyment of the trip. So, what should parents look for before strapping their kids in to hit the road? In this article, we’ll put together a guide on…
After 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has become an integral part of our daily lives. We’re used to seeing her portrait, profile and coat of arms in letters, on pennies and on cereal boxes – so what would be different now? All changesAll 29 billion coins in circulation in the UK feature the head of the Queen. The last design dates back to 2015 when she was 88 years old. This is the fifth coin portrait made during her reign. The Royal Mint would not say how or when they would start issuing coins with King Charles…
A former apprentice technician who rose to become CEO of the company he trained with, has donated hundreds of precision tools to the workshops where he trained at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC). Peter Lillicrapp from Europa Tool in Nuneaton returned to the college’s engineering studios to present engineering cutting tools worth £17,000 for students to use as part of their study programmes. Peter followed his engineering technician apprenticeship at NWSLC’s Nuneaton Campus between 1977 and 1982 and progressed to gain higher level qualifications. He is now CEO of Europa Tool based at Kingfisher Court, which is part…
Danny Hudson, director for UK & Europe of logistics & supply chain excellence firm FarEye, said: “Liz Truss needs to focus on the promise in her victory speech to ‘deliver on the energy crisis’. According to the insolvency firm Red Flag, more than 75,000 larger firms, that are high energy users, are at risk of insolvency or are likely to lay off staff without urgent government support. “The UK’s retail sector, its supply chain logistics industry and delivery fleets, are facing catastrophic consequences this winter. With doubling fuel and energy costs, wage inflation, and a labour shortage, it is being squeezed from every possible angle just as a recovery from Covid…