The Joy of Words: Language and Laughter, Served Up with Fish & Chips

On September 19th, Wigan Libraries revived their beloved evenings with a fantastic series of insightful talks, all accompanied by a beloved fish and chip supper. Jan Porteous, a poet, writer, and retired teacher of Modern Foreign Languages and English, delivered a fun poetry evening titled The Joy of Words, exploring how the alphabet, through words, letters, and sounds, can both amuse and astound us. Jan … Continue reading The Joy of Words: Language and Laughter, Served Up with Fish & Chips

Being your authentic self: How Savvy Style helps local children build confidence through Personal Style

Local stylist Natacha Diskin, known as Savvy Style, is helping children build confidence through workshops focused on personal style and self-expression. Aimed at students in their final year of primary school transitioning to secondary, these workshops address the low self-esteem that often begins in childhood, empowering kids to embrace their individuality. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Natacha and learn more about … Continue reading Being your authentic self: How Savvy Style helps local children build confidence through Personal Style