Green Fingers: Gardening in London
Just because you live in an urban jungle like London, it doesn’t mean that the joys of gardening are beyond your grasp. For many Londoners, time spent tending to plants is the perfect antidote to the stresses of city living. We take a look at green-fingered pursuits and course ideas to inspire you… Gardening and agricultural pursuits are not just for country dwellers! The combination of being outdoors, doing physical work and seeing the results of your efforts can provide a satisfying release from city life and a sedentary office job. There has been increased...

A whole new level
From maths to media , sport to sociology - AS and A level qualifications come in a wide range of subjects and are a popular choice for many students on completing their GCSEs. They are usually classroom based and take one to two years to complete full time, but there are also options to take A levels and AS levels part time.   For those unfamiliar with the terms, AS stands for Advanced Subsidiary and A stands for Advanced. You can take AS levels on their own or as the first part of an A level. A levels are longer and go into more depth than AS levels. They are both...