Aqua Parcs launches £3,000 schools competition
Aqua Parcs, Willen Lake, which opens on Saturday 4 May, is thrilled to announce the launch of an innovative schools competition that is set to ignite the imaginations of young minds across the region. The competition offers school children a chance to showcase their creativity by designing their very own inflatable obstacle for the 2025 season. "We are excited to announce our new schools competition for 2024, giving young people the opportunity to be a big part of our 2025 season and win a huge prize for themselves AND their classmates," says Kieron, Joint Owner of Aqua Parcs. The concept..
Local NewsBritish Council International School Award success for Thornton College
Thornton College in Buckinghamshire has been awarded Foundation level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life and work in today’s world. On hearing the news that Thornton College had achieved Foundation level of the award, Dr Louise Shaw, Head..
Live music at The Craufurd Arms this April
One of my most favourite albums ever is The Day The Country Died, writes Sammy Jones... I was a little too young to be exposed to it when it first came out, but when I discovered it during the late 1980s, the influence of this gnarly punk produce was colossal. In 2024 it is still played here as frequently as it ever was. It’s a masterpiece on so many levels, and there were others; From The Cradle to the Grave was every bit as brilliant. The band responsible, anarcho-punks Subhumans are right up there when it comes to my most..