Oktoberfest is upon us!
With the lighter evenings on the turn & the darker nights approaching one thing is for sure Oktoberfest is almost upon us. Oktoberfest is the largest Volksfest Beer festival. This was originally started in Munich Germany. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810! Since then, there have been many more events …
Guinness Book of World Records
The Guinness Book of World Records is a reference book published annually. It involves both human achievements & the extremes of the natural world. The book itself holds a world record, as the best-selling book of all time. As of the 2019 edition, it is now in its 64th year of publication, published in 100 …
World Teachers Day
World Teachers Day World Teachers Day is a special day for the appreciation for Teachers and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general. The National Education Association describes World Teachers Day “as a day for honouring teachers and recognising the lasting contributions they make to our …
University: is it worth the hype?
University: is it worth the hype? September and October bring the newest cohort of students into the nation’s universities… but before you sign away the next three years of your life to a top institution, have you ever considered that there might be an alternative? University is often held up as being the premium education …
Preparing for university pt.2
Preparing for university pt.2 We’re back again with the second part of our preparing for university advice for all those heading off this year! This week we’re covering friendships and more practical long-term considerations like exploring the local area and careers. We hope you enjoy! Tip #1: Look at university resources You’ll often find …
Preparing for university
Preparing for university With A Level results day happening just recently, we thought it was about the right time for a post on preparing for university – congratulations to all students! University is a huge step for many young people and is often your first experience living away from home – it’s completely natural to …
Making the most of bad weather
Making the most of bad weather Although we’re in the midst of summer, this doesn’t mean that the UK is completely immune from our infamous bad weather. But don’t despair! Today’s blog post hopes to offer you some ideas on what to do when the sun decides to take a few days off! Firstly, we …
The Garden of England
For hundreds of years Kent has been called the garden of England. We hear this phrase so often that we don’t question why? Here’s a reminder of how wonderful it is to live in Kent!… Garden of England The greenery in Kent reminds you of being in the countryside whilst in most areas of Kent …
Earl Street: Recruitment Changes
In 1977 Elaine Craven opened Earl Street Employment Consultants on the second floor of 38 Earl Street with just one member of staff. We are now 42 years old!! Still quite young really. Recruitment, like so many other industries is rapidly changing. The old traditional idea of someone sitting at a desk making phone call …
Staycation: UK Getaways!
UK Getaways! Sometimes the best vacation is a staycation! Enjoying a fantastic holiday does not have to mean jetting off to a foreign country. A ‘staycation’ is a holiday without having to leave the country! There are many benefits to a staycation, you save on travel time, there are no language barriers, you are never …
Common sayings: True or False?
True or False?! Is there any truth in the age old sayings? The toast always lands butter side down Not necessarily true, it is likely that if a slice of buttered toast was knocked from the kitchen table it would land buttered side down. However if a slice of buttered toast was thrown into the …
Cheers to Gin & Tonic
Gin and tonic is back on the bar menu! Recently becoming the ‘trendy’ drink it has been revived with an ever increasing variety of flavours. Pubs and bars have latched onto the trend and have extended their menu or have even opened to solely selling gin! History The history behind gin all started in …