tune in – turn off

tune in – turn off

BY ANDREW SOUTHWOOD I might get rid of our television. Okay, so that won’t actually happen, but its use is decreasing at rate inversely proportional to the number of new channels that appear. This decline is clearly ed by many factors, including hectic family life,...
Affording That Dream Home Salary rich but deposit poor?

Affording That Dream Home Salary rich but deposit poor?

The new Stamp Duty Land Tax regime introduced by the Chancellor are  just one of many reasons why now is the perfect time to enter the property market and start climbing that all important property ladder. An impressive 98% of people are now better off under the new...
Make the Most of Your Small Bathroom

Make the Most of Your Small Bathroom

Smaller bathrooms can seem poky and difficult to manage unless you learn a few tricks to maximise your space and to ensure that you have enough space to store all of your bathing necessities. You Can Have Both If your bathroom is so small that you can’t easily include...
Parents Play Project gains councillor support

Parents Play Project gains councillor support

A group of parents who decided to fund-raise for a new village playground, have celebrated its opening three months ahead of schedule. In May 2013 a group of parents in Barrow, started working towards raising the £50,000 for the new playground behind the village hall....
The Handmade Wardrobe

The Handmade Wardrobe

In recent years, people have become more interested in the origins of their products. Just as fair trade food products are increasingly popular, and people have come to appreciate local produce and carefully sourced ingredients, we are taking an interest in the...