Long-distance is a label that scares a lot of couples as it can be the ultimate challenge that a relationship can face. There have been thousands of couples who have done it successfully for decades and there have also been thousands who have not made it through to the other … [Read more...] about Top 5 tips for surviving a long-distance relationship
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Secretevents
SecretEvents was founded in September 2020 as part of a final year project at Sheffield Hallam University. The team is made up of 4 students Jade, Megan, Georgia and Alice, we were tasked with creating an amazing event for local charity Cavendish Cancer Care. Each … [Read more...] about Secretevents
Life with a Feeding Tube
Adapting to living life with a feeding tube The purpose of this article is not to get people’s sympathy, but to share how a life-changing event made me realise the need for making the world around us (our workplaces, educational facilities, etc.) more inclusive for people with … [Read more...] about Life with a Feeding Tube
Day in the life of a Jewellery maker
Hi, my name is Fern and I run Designs by Fern. I make polymer clay earrings in Sheffield in between my “day job” as a Commercial Interior Designer. It all started in June last year when I was furloughed from my “day job” and as the months went on, I found my days at home were … [Read more...] about Day in the life of a Jewellery maker
10 Quotes to Help You Through 2021
In life, we all go through all kinds of encounters. We all face everyday challenges, all the while seeking self-discovery and happiness. Highs and lows, heartbreaks and achievements are always going to be there, and everything in between. So, the smallest few words can sometimes … [Read more...] about 10 Quotes to Help You Through 2021
The importance of winter walks
I started going on daily walks probably around the beginning of May; in March and April, I avoided the outdoors as much as possible, as seeing parks sectioned off with caution tape, biohazard signs on kid’s swings, and the streets eerily silent even during the middle of the day … [Read more...] about The importance of winter walks
And How Did That Make You Feel?
Voice notes are my love language. Why put your thumbs through all that tapping when you can just waffle on to your heart’s content and send it to your loved ones, whether they want to listen to it or not. After sending a particularly long voice note (from memory it was about how … [Read more...] about And How Did That Make You Feel?
The Importance of Poetry: An Outlet in Lockdown and Life
I think that everyone can agree that the last year has been like no other. People have turned to many sources for comfort; whether it has been binge-watching Bridgeton on Netflix or baking banana bread until you no longer need a recipe book, our coping mechanisms have been … [Read more...] about The Importance of Poetry: An Outlet in Lockdown and Life
How to visit the world’s best museums during a pandemic
In these unprecedented time, a lot of our favourite things to do have become impossible. Going out with friends, visit restaurants, and the big one, travelling. As a measure to control the virus, many countries have closed their borders to tourists. Travelling the world is one … [Read more...] about How to visit the world’s best museums during a pandemic
I am the girl who wants to be liked
It did not matter who you are; I wanted to be your friend. I wanted the whole world to like me. It is a challenge for me not to be a people pleaser, and I am often at fault for putting people above my own needs, which caused a lot of stress and drama in my life. I quickly … [Read more...] about I am the girl who wants to be liked
How my gap year changed everything
Deciding to go on a gap year was not something I had ever planned or even considered. Like many in their last year at school. I had applied to university and got an unconditional offer to study history. I had never questioned if I wanted to go to university. I simply applied … [Read more...] about How my gap year changed everything
Day in the life of a Farmer
Hello, I'm Hayley, I'm a 36-year-old beef and sheep farmer from Shropshire. I am a 3rd generation farmer and I have been involved on the farm from a young age; it’s in my blood. My inspiration was and is my father, who has worked at this farm for over 50 years. He has managed the … [Read more...] about Day in the life of a Farmer