This year has provided us all with that extra bit of spare time at home and what better way than to escape the world and lose ourselves in the narratives of others and a good book? But what were the literature highlights? Take a look at the Kingston Courier’s must-read books from this year.
Category: Features
Water, a balanced diet and sleep: tools for boosting the immune system
Eating healthily is one of the best ways to maintain a strong immune system during the pandemic, according to nutritionists.
A look back at the top songs of 2020
This year has not exactly been the best year for, well, anything really. However, the music industry, despite everything, has had artists producing some incredible songs to lift our spirits.
How vegans and vegetarians can keep their bones healthy
A new study has linked a vegan diet with increased risk of bone fractures. Here is how you can ensure your bones maintain optimum health.
Vintage shopping: Kingston’s shop that sells the past
On London Road in Kingston, just off the hustle and bustle of the market, there is a vintage shop called Antiques. It looks bijou from the outside, but it is like a Tardis inside with a vast three-storey emporium of vintage items. Since 1996, it has been “selling the past” with more than 80,000 stallholders and around 10,000 antiques – from jewellery and collectables to furniture.
The Kingston Cycling Campaign: Boosting bicycle use in the local area
Cycling infrastructure in Kingston has improved massively since 2014, when Transport for London awarded the borough with a £32 million grant to encourage bicycle riding.
Kingston university students campaign to raise £5,000 for men’s health this Movember
This year, a range of Kingston University (KU) sports clubs, societies and individuals have been working to raise £5,000 pounds for the campaign.
Community love: Shepperton artist inspired by Thames during lockdown
Maxine Stinton fell out of love with the river Thames when her house flooded. All she wanted to do was get away from it however, lockdown has made her appreciate the beautiful scenery on her doorstep and enabled her to create prints to celebrate the community.
Lewis Hamilton: How has he been so successful?
Lewis Hamilton is a name recognised in almost every household, and with his equalising of Michael Schumacher’s record of most drivers’ championships (seven), his status is to be cemented in history.
Fun things to do with your kids in lockdown
As we enter the last week of lockdown you may be pulling your hair out trying to think of ways to entertain your children. But don’t fear! We’ve come up with some great ideas to fill those winter days with fun for all the family.
