The United Kingdom has always been a country where others look to for a loan; we have certainly done our bit when it comes to helping out those who need it. Whether that be due to natural disaster, poverty or sudden financial crisis but should it be something we continue to do? This debate is one that will never have a simple answer. Read the rest of this entry »
We love a good fact we do, so continuing forward on our quest to learn new things and to then pass them onwards, we decided it was time for another ‘What DIGS Learnt’ article. With such knowledge, it would be a shame not to share the wisdom wealth with you. So make sure you’re sitting down and ready to take on board the life changing facts coming your way! Read the rest of this entry »
Summer is here (someone please tell the weather this) which means all you lucky folk have broken up from uni and have some extra free time on your hands. Many of you have extended your contracts so will be here over the summer so we thought we would put together our very own Digs guide to what’s going on across the city… Read the rest of this entry »
Our very good friends at SLK Associates (you know them- they provide lots of awesome articles for the blog) have launched a pretty spectacular summer competition. Take a peek below for some more information… Read the rest of this entry »
We can’t believe it is a year ago since we wrote the first Tramlines blog! Where has the year gone? For many of you we expect a large portion will have been spent in Leadmill, Plug and Corporation…!
With July almost upon us, adverts for Tramlines are popping up everywhere. As always, last year’s event was a huge success and 175,000 people are expected to attend this year’s festival across the weekend of Friday 22nd July – Sunday 24th July. Read the rest of this entry »
If like me you get bored of the same side dishes and are looking for some inspiration, try this recipe. They don’t take any longer than normal roasties but have a real kick and are a nice alternative. Read the rest of this entry »
Unbelievably it is that time of year again- university is almost over and that can mean only one thing- you lot are all checking out and moving home for the summer months (or graduating for some!).
Whether you are moving on, returning to the DIGS in September or graduating and (hopefully) going into the big working world, here at DIGS we will miss each and every one of you (sob). Read the rest of this entry »
Firstly we’d like to thank DIGS for letting us recommend some sunshine listening to everyone, as we work in the music business so would like to dish up some beats you might not have otherwise found… plus most of them can be downloaded for FREE. Read the rest of this entry »
Last week the BBC published an article about the rise, demise and social destructiveness of the word ‘chav’ (read it here)
Are we seriously going to blame four letters for the reigniting of a class divide? When let’s be honest, have class divisions really ever gone away?
Is the description of a ‘chav’ really only about social standing in the first place? Do you have to be from a working class background to wear their uniform, act as this group does and use the language associated with them? More than likely not, it is more akin of a fashion statement such as ‘punk’ was back in the 70s and 80s, rather than an affliction to be suffered. Read the rest of this entry »