If you’ve got a love of the theatre, and enjoy making shows as much as you love watching them, you may have considered starting your own theatre company. Breaking into the acting world is difficult, with dozens, if not hundreds of actors trying for every space at drama school and casting call. If embarking on an amateur stage career isn’t enough for you, cooperating with friends to start your own theatre company will not only scratch your itch but also give you a degree of control that simply working as an actor might not. Think Business When you’re setting up, you need to think like you’re running a business: have…

In between school, music lessons, sports, homework and other extracurricular activities, today’s children have less time than ever before to just be kids. One of the unfortunate casualties of this regimented approach to parenting has been the decreased focus on the concept of play. While this childhood pastime might seem like just an opportunity for some fun and games; the truth is that many integral mental and physical processes are honed with these activities.  Here’s how more playtime can help your child in their development. Credit Which Toys to Choose Not all toys are created equal, in order to foster many of the positive effects of playtime it’s important to…

Have you tried replacing your old mattress? Well, while this may sound exciting but it’s not such a simple process. There are hundreds of different models in the market nowadays making it harder for us to choose the best. Besides, the cost is also a huge issue, and you’ll find others going for shocking prices. However, when it comes to mattresses, you get what pay for. Before I replaced my old mattress, it served me for more than ten years. Of course, not even the best mattresses can beat the test of time, and it eventually got worn out. So, while picking a king size mattress, ensure that it’s of…

When the time comes to give your kitchen a good clean there are two things you need to do. The first thing is to plan your cleaning schedule, as there’s nothing worse than starting with no clear focus. You then need to make sure you have all of the essential cleaning products to help you give your kitchen the thorough spring clean it deserves. Once you know exactly where you’re going to tackle and which products you have to do so, you can focus on bringing the sparkle back to those surfaces. So, it’s now time to grab those Marigolds and get stuck in, there’s no time like the present!…

It’s a challenging time: you’ve only been at university a few weeks and you’re already under pressure to find a new house. It’s possibly you barely know the town you’re living in, and the people you study with and you need to pick the right people to live with and the right area to live in. And all this on top of getting used to studying as a student at university, which is a step up from the guided learning of school. Rather than panicking as you leave the best student accommodation Huddersfield can offer, breathe deeply and take a look at this handy guide to the ins and outs…