Image by Luke Swann Conlisk and Conor Conneely I am seated upstairs in a café on Shop Street on a Monday afternoon. Outside, crowds of people move through their respective days in hazy rain. I liken the view to that of a patchwork quilt, though am yet to discern the emergence of a dominant pattern. Perhaps there isn’t one. The quilt I am seeing is stitched against a … [Read more...] about Interview with Luke Swann Conlisk and Conor Conneely, ‘Turning On The Kettle – A Men’s Shed Documentary’
Well-being
Christmas present shopping on a student-friendly budget
Image by Monika from Pixabay Christmas shopping is no doubt a stressful experience. Trying to find the perfect present for a loved one is already difficult enough. Add in a sprinkle of overheating in crowded shops, paired with those awful Christmas song covers, a scarce bank account and it’s a recipe for a full-on horror show. If this article can make even one … [Read more...] about Christmas present shopping on a student-friendly budget
Getting involved in men’s health this Movember
November – the month of men’s mental health. It’s that time of year as the popular phenomenon of Movember rolls around again. This initiative of growing out your facial hair signifies the importance of men’s health, both mental and physical. The unique association, which was originally created back in 2003, spreads awareness on men’s mental health and … [Read more...] about Getting involved in men’s health this Movember
The rise of the matcha latte
Image by dungthuyvunguyen from Pixabay Move over pumpkin spice; matcha is taking the spotlight this winter! Pssst! Haven’t you heard? We should all be drinking matcha lattes by now, they’re on the rise! Matcha lattes, aka ‘the green tea latte’ is becoming increasingly popular. Despite the ‘pure matcha latte’ being introduced to Starbucks in 2019, it is … [Read more...] about The rise of the matcha latte
World Mental Health Day 2023
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay October marks mental health awareness month, with World Mental Health Day falling on October 10th. The World Health Organisation have issued a campaign surrounding the theme that “mental health is a universal human right,” thus opening a conversation around the integral role mental health plays in overall health and wellbeing, whilst also … [Read more...] about World Mental Health Day 2023