Subject Focus: Flower Power
Have you ever bought a bunch of flowers and simply stuck them in a vase when you got home and thought no more about it? Someone, somewhere, put a lot thought into how they are arranged, which colour combination to use and which different flowers would look good when put together. Floristry is the art of creating flower arrangements in vases, bowls, baskets or any suitable container using cut flowers, grasses, foliage, or even fruit and herbs! Also, there are several styles of floral design like Japanese Ikebana, which is a more minimal and asymmetrical form of flower arranging,...

Kidding around – courses for children and families
  In a world of TVs, tablets and mobiles, kids can end up spending too much time glued to a screen. If you can tear them away though, there are loads of great courses on offer for children who want to learn.   Taking a course is an excellent way to stimulate your children and keep their brains busy while they’re not at school. Some courses for children even allow adults to join in, turning it into an event that the whole family can enjoy.   We’ve brought together our top children’s courses and picked out the ten that look the...