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Continue reading →: The UK School System Needs To Change
We live in a forever-changing world, with new discoveries being made every day. Each year you get a new phone with a better camera, better frames per second, better battery and much more. And on average each eight years you get a new car with better navigation, better steering, better…
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Continue reading →: Species Reintroduction
The reintroduction of animals is a very controversial topic in the UK, prompting diverse opinions and causing debates. On one hand, some are heavily against the reintroduction of animals, such as some farmers and some rural communities. People who are against reintroduction, believe that these animals may cause problems in…
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Continue reading →: Overlooked Stereotypes: Why We Dont We Consider All Stereotypes
A stereotype is a form of prejudice that is directed towards a certain group. Stereotypes can be either positive or negative, however they are mainly negative. Stereotypes can come in many forms such as, cultural, social, racial, gender and religious. Examples of stereotypes could include ‘the innocent child’ or ‘all…
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Continue reading →: Outlander, Witches and Balmaclellan
There are a lot of benefits to volunteering such as meeting new people, learning newskills, and getting more hours on your Solitaire award. What does Outlander’s Sam Heughan, a witch and Old Mortality have in common? They have all got links to Balmaclellan, not bad for somewhere with a population…
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Continue reading →: I love volunteering
Every fortnight on a Saturday I go to the Catstrand Art Club at the Smiddy. Eachsession we create a different piece of art. I’ve made clay sculptures and greatdrawings. I get there early so that I can that I can volunteer at Art Explorers. Thepeople that go are aged between…