Author: Angela Garwood

The marginalised groups finding community through football

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Can provocative climate messaging on OnlyFans cut through social media’s noise?

Jessica Riches embarked on an unconventional journey to engage new audiences with climate change information by joining OnlyFans. This move was not designed as a marketing gimmick but rather stemmed from a fundamental question guiding her work: if climate change is such a critical challenge, why does it fail to capture the sustained attention of… Continue reading Can provocative climate messaging on OnlyFans cut through social media’s noise?

Love unplugged, IRL dating, without the apps

After growing weary of dating apps, Angela Garwood decided to shift her search for romance away from screens and into real-world encounters by attending a variety of offline dating events to cultivate genuine connections. Her experience with online dating had become a series of disappointments—bad dates, being ghosted repeatedly, and long stretches of messaging with… Continue reading Love unplugged, IRL dating, without the apps

Five ways to support a child’s anxiety

Helping a child cope with anxiety can be challenging, but by following a few clear, thoughtful steps, adults can respond in ways that truly support their emotional needs. Rather than jumping to conclusions or reacting hastily, it’s important to approach these moments with care and understanding. This allows the underlying reasons for their anxiety to… Continue reading Five ways to support a child’s anxiety

Low-tech gadgets for your kids’ no-screen summer

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The blind football team opening up the world for women in Mexico

This excerpt highlights the inspiring story of Pau and her teammates from Chilangas FC, a women’s blind football team in Mexico. Blind football is a sport designed for visually impaired players, where all outfield players wear blackout eye coverings to ensure fairness, playing with a rattling ball and relying heavily on communication, trust, and spatial… Continue reading The blind football team opening up the world for women in Mexico

The schools giving children a say in how they are run

Concerns about the state of democracy are growing, particularly among younger generations. Rising support for far-right groups and a decline in political engagement have led to increased disillusionment, with surveys indicating that many young people in the UK feel powerless to influence political outcomes. Notably, a recent poll revealed that about one-third of 18- to… Continue reading The schools giving children a say in how they are run

Five practical ways to feel better and make a difference

Dr Mark Williamson, who leads Action for Happiness, offers insight into simple but powerful adjustments that can enhance your overall well-being. Drawing upon fifteen years of collaboration with experts in wellbeing and experience helping many people implement practical strategies, Dr Williamson’s approach centers on achievable actions that anyone can take. His recent book, *Make Life… Continue reading Five practical ways to feel better and make a difference

‘Having poetry in a public space transports us, even if we don’t understand it’

Forty years have passed since the first poems were introduced within the London Underground, and the initiative that places poetry alongside advertisements and Tube maps continues to influence the daily experiences of millions of commuters. On a typical weekday morning, a packed Victoria Line train between Oxford Circus and Green Park sees passengers mostly absorbed… Continue reading ‘Having poetry in a public space transports us, even if we don’t understand it’