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Covid-19: The struggle for small businesses
The World is currently enduring a global pandemic, Covid-19. The streets are deathly quiet and the shutters to all shops are closed. It is like we are living in ghost towns. The only stores open are essential stores like DIY businesses and supermarkets. Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Small businesses and festivals would typically be preparing for their busiest time of … Continue reading Covid-19: The struggle for small businesses
Raise a virtual glass with York Gin
At 6pm on Friday 3rd April York Gin are hosting a virtual gin event. York Gin are asking you to raise a glass and join their Facebook Gin event. The company’s Facebook event states ‘Pour yourself a G&T and settle back to be entertained by our gin expert. Then get your gin thinking cap on … Continue reading Raise a virtual glass with York Gin
The best online workouts to stay active during lockdown
On march 23 prime minster Boris Johnson announced complete lockdown of the UK. This means that your not aloud to leave the house unless its for necessities, one form of exercise a day and to collect medication. For most people this means not going to work and staying in your house. As daunting as this … Continue reading The best online workouts to stay active during lockdown
Axe Is Back. The Latest Craze Sweeping York.
A new attraction is causing quite the thud with York residents. The Hilt on Goodramgate offers people the opportunity to live out their Viking fantasies by throwing axes in a fun, safe and competitive environment. Co-owner Alex Cronin says he set up the business to offer the people of York a different activity to partake … Continue reading Axe Is Back. The Latest Craze Sweeping York.
Long Live York’s Music Scene?
Gigs, open mics and karaoke nights. All these events fill the city with entertainment and dominate the nightlight every weekend and throughout the week. In recent months York’s music scene seems to have been under fire with the loss of multiple big music venues in the city. Fibbers have recently closed their doors, an emotional … Continue reading Long Live York’s Music Scene?
Coronavirus in football
In the space of five days, the hopes and dreams of fans across the country were dashed. As the footballing associations across the country called for a halt to proceedings amid the Coronavirus outbreak. On March 9 the Boris Johnson said there was ‘no rationale’ for cancelling sporting events in the UK. Fast forward three … Continue reading Coronavirus in football
10 Things To Do Now The Football Has Been Cancelled
So now the dust has settled, and it really has sunk in that COVID-19 has caused our beloved football to be taken away from us, many people are confused as to what to do with their time. For too long we took our weekends in the pub watching the fixtures for granted and now there’s … Continue reading 10 Things To Do Now The Football Has Been Cancelled
Man v Fat: How Football Is Helping Men Lose Weight.
A football league aimed at helping men lose weight is coming to York. Man Vs Fat is an initiative created for people who “love football but hate being fat”. The concept began in 2014 when founder Andrew Shanahan realised that there wasn’t a specific weight loss programme that focused on the needs of men. Head … Continue reading Man v Fat: How Football Is Helping Men Lose Weight.
Looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak
With the world in crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are being advised by the government to stay home and only go outside for essential items. This means we have a different rhythm of life where our regular social activities will no longer be available to us. Those who we socialise with regulary, … Continue reading Looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak
Tanisha’s top ten binge worthy TV shows to get you through isolation
If you’re like me and won’t be joining the home fitness movement to get you through the current world crisis, here are my top 10 binge worthy TV shows on netflix to get me through the isolation period. 10. 100 Humans 100 Humans, a TV show answering life’s questions, including, is there a correct way … Continue reading Tanisha’s top ten binge worthy TV shows to get you through isolation