Life
Hooked!
I never thought to pick up crochet. Other than a few lessons from my grandmother as a child, the thought didn’t cross my mind. It seemed too complicated, time-consuming,...
X days ’til Christmas
Ah yes, November. The clocks have gone forward, Halloween has been and gone and,...
‘Understanding and appreciating those of other cultures is the number one tool we have to respect’: In conversation with travel influencer and entrepreneur, Kacie...
"Kacie Rose is passionate about taking on challenges and taking yourself outside your comfort zone"
A guide to homesickness
We’re now in the middle of the Michaelmas term. The first term always feels...
Vegan sage gnocchi
Outside the church at the end of my street I recently spotted a small,...
Hooked!
I never thought to pick up crochet. Other than a few lessons from my grandmother as a child, the thought didn’t cross my mind....
X days ’til Christmas
Ah yes, November. The clocks have gone forward, Halloween has been and gone and, according to TikTok, Mariah Carey has officially begun her annual...
‘Understanding and appreciating those of other cultures is the number one tool we have to respect’: In conversation with travel influencer and entrepreneur, Kacie...
"Kacie Rose is passionate about taking on challenges and taking yourself outside your comfort zone"
A guide to homesickness
We’re now in the middle of the Michaelmas term. The first term always feels like the longest because there are no bank holidays or...
Vegan sage gnocchi
Outside the church at the end of my street I recently spotted a small, carefully cultivated herb garden. Upon further inspection of this aromatic...
The Not So Secret History: moments of clarity
Is ‘happy fifth week’ a contradiction in terms? Either way, I hope yours isn’t going too badly. We’ve reached the stage in term where...
I bought pesto, pissed
I can only wonder at what I was thinking, spending so much on so little
A care leaver’s note on Oxford’s whacky traditions
This week is National Care Leavers Week. The act of dedicating a week to raise awareness for a cause is a PR strategy as...
The Not So Secret History – The Party
I’m beginning to think a fortnightly column simply isn’t enough to cover everything that goes on in this house of mine. To give you...
Pedal to the metal
Oxford is a city ruled by cyclists. In this cycling paradise, pedestrians often find themselves swept up in the whirlwind of cyclists and tourists,...
A taste of Tuscany
Wine was so prevalent throughout my Tuscan culinary experience, it replaced whole courses when dining out
Procrastination: title pending…
In today’s high-pressure society, it is no secret that we all fall prey to procrastination. Whether it’s that looming essay deadline or last-minute revision...
The Not So Secret History: Healthy Habits
As this is the first instalment of my column, it would be natural to give a little bit of background to what I’m going...
Quickfire with Martha Lane Fox
Martha Lane Fox studied at Magdalen College. She co-founded lastminute.com with Brent Hoberman in 1998, offering late holiday deals online, and was a pioneer...
