Riding on the “Obby” Oss

May Day is seen as the official start of the summer proper. The cold winter days have truly gone, and the unsettled spring ones have departed too. There are many strange and wonderful events in the UK around this time. The Obby Oss tradition in Padstow, Cornwall is certainly one of them. The Oss itself…

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Tessa Jowell Sparks Debate on Cancer Treatments

When former cabinet minister Baroness Tessa Jowell stepped into the Houses of Commons in late January, she did so to speak on a topic close to her heart, a theme found so often throughout her political career. Image Credit In May 2017, Jowell was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare brain cancer affecting under 3,000 people…

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What Does a Costume Designer Do?

Do you adore watching period dramas or marvel at sci-fi movies? Do you find yourself looking more at the actor’s clothes? Every single garment seen on TV has come through the ‘wardrobe department’ and for those shows that require specialist costumes – this is where the costume designers come in! Costume designers are responsible for…

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