Year: 2016

Travel

Cape Verde’s adults only launches

A glittering launch party took place on 10-11 December weekend to celebrate the opening of Cape Verde’s first adult-only five-star hotels, Llana Beach resort, and the premium beach club, Bikini Beach.  There was an official opening ceremony followed by an unforgettable two-day party, with guests seeing an eclectic mix of entertainers perform at the resort and at the beach club. Do you know where Cape Verde is? Did … Continue reading Cape Verde’s adults only launches

Adam
House

Philip Watts of Philip Watts Design – the Modern Blacksmith

Copse Magazine was lucky enough to interview Philip Watts, the respected modern blacksmith and sculptor. Nottingham-based Philip Watts has just opened a new showroom at the OXO Tower, London. How did you first get your job? I actually have never had a job. My dream was always to work on my own and use my creativity. So what I do now is translating ideas I have … Continue reading Philip Watts of Philip Watts Design – the Modern Blacksmith

Adam
Family

Could you give your child only 4 gifts? Want, need, wear, read

Could you limit the number of Christmas presents your children receive to just four gifts? Opening up your (brand new) smartphone on Christmas Day just to see photographs on Facebook of kids stood in front of piles of presents and a Christmas Tree, can make you feel like the magic of Christmas is being sapped away by the need to outdo other parents – subconsciously. … Continue reading Could you give your child only 4 gifts? Want, need, wear, read

James Cole
Family

Science is Kids play: Children fight Malaria

Science-led healthcare company GSK challenged school children across the UK to come up with their own solutions to the problem posed by malaria and by doing so, they hope to ignite a real creative spark and enthusiasm for STEM subjects in school. The future of scientific research and development in the UK looks to be bright, as the children took to up the challenge with … Continue reading Science is Kids play: Children fight Malaria

Adam
Family, House, Life

Nature deficit disorder – get outside

Anecdotally there are tales of children not knowing that pork comes from pigs, that milk comes from cows, and having absolutely no idea how half their food gets from farm to fork. There are equally large retailers such as the Co-operative group, Tescos, Morrisons, and even McDonalds who are working to help educate children (or at least tick a CSR box) on what lays outside … Continue reading Nature deficit disorder – get outside

James Cole
Travel

Read more: Transforming a scarred landscape

How do you transform a scarred landscape that’s been ravaged by industry into a place to visit, a tourist attraction, and a landscape that can be enjoyed. It’s a process that’s happening around the world as quarries, mines, and previously profitable industrial zones reach the end of their lives and need a new lease of life. Photographer Freya Najade’s images capture the transformation of the … Continue reading Read more: Transforming a scarred landscape

James Cole