Computer Eyestrain – easy solutions Do you ever find that your eyes feel tired, dry or stinging after a session on your computer? We often find ourselves staring at a computer screen, iPad, Kindle or other device for long periods of time, absorbed in what we are doing without giving much thought to our eyes.
Good intentions alone are not sufficient safe guard against making the wrong decisions. Even someone intending only the best can, when choosing wrongly, bring calamity upon others. Such was the case of Edwin Chadwick a noted social reformer living in 19th Century London. A controversial figure in his day, Chadwick studied law as a young
“Remember, remember the 5th of November. Gunpowder treason and plot” begins the old rhyme for Bonfire night. The event is an annual celebration in the UK whereby effigies of a 17th century “traitor” called Guy Fawkes are burnt on great pyres up and down the country. This is typically combined with a firework show and
Graphic designers create graphics for all sorts of things, from company logos to road signs. Their work can be seen everywhere in modern life. If you have a creative streak and like to express yourself with images, here are a five reasons you might want to consider graphic designer as a future career. A Career for
Today in ADL land it’s our national day – St George’s Day! Located as we are in lovely Canterbury city in that garden of England – Kent, we are naturally ready celebrate England’s national day as so named by its patron saint. As such, you are all invited to join us in such traditional celebrations
At ADL we believe in the power of education to change lives. Whether it’s acquiring the knowledge to take the next step up the ladder professionally or opening the door to an entirely new career or other opportunity, we see daily the results of learning in improving the lives and prospects of everyone fortunate enough
No doubt by now you’ve weighed and measured the damage from the festive season. Some of us will have managed to navigate the pitfalls of food and drink without expanding out waist lines, but for we mortals who couldn’t resist a mince pie (or six) it’s time to face the fact that it is time,
You've worked hard this year, overcome many hurdles to get yoursef back into studies and now people are asking you what you'd like for Christmas. Why not ask for a gift that will help you with your studies in one form or another? We've put together a list of gifts for all budgets that would
Education opens doors to success windows of opportunity and in at least one case, gates to new possibilities. Such is the case with ADL success story Annabella Baker. Originally from Italy, but now living in the UK, Annabella faced a tragedy all too familiar to many when she lost her airline job during the Covid
Gardens are hard work.  Behind every immaculate lawn and carefully tended flowerbed is a never-ending struggle between nature and gardener. Of course simply leaving the garden to its own devices isn’t really an option; Untended, plants will grow freely for the whole of spring and summer and even into autumn. Worse yet, an uncared for
Some stories of educational achievement soar into the heavens. Of individuals who through hard work and toil overcame the challenges in their life to achieve. Certainly, at ADL we’ve seen and helped many individuals achieve their dreams through completing a course which helped them get a place at university or begin a new career. This,
If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their
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