National mental health charity Support in Mind Scotland has launched a range of specialist training courses designed to help employers create mentally healthy workplaces. The charity, which has nearly 50 years experience of supporting people with their mental health, helps more than 1,300 people each week and has responded to the Covid-19 crisis by delivering […]
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Ratcliffe takes wraps off Ineos Grenadier
One of Britain’s richest men has built his own off-roader, and it pays tribute to an old farm warrior, writes JULENA DRUMI Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Britain’s wealthiest man, is used to being the target of criticism. As the head of chemicals group Ineos he’s faced the fossil fuels and anti-plastics lobbies. As a proponent of […]
Change of rules may see more of us scooting about
Commuting may never be the same again following the latest transport trial, says JULENA DRUMI As the relaxing of lockdown looms I’ve been pondering over how I intend to travel to work. It’s no simple task, believe me. In pre-Covid days, before the great hibernation, walking through rain, wind and snow, and waiting for a […]
Virtually working in the dog days of lockdown
Home working has its ups and downs and JULENA DRUMI says a four-legged friend is an ideal companion Three months spent working from home, and a lot has changed. No longer rushing up and down stairs, hosting visitors, drinks after work. Now I’m listening to Classic FM to create a soothing rhythm to the day […]
Drive-in events help combat the coronavirus blues
A series of drive-in concerts, film screenings and even bingo are being lined up at Scottish venues to provide live entertainment during the Covid lockdown. The Royal Highland Showground, near Edinburgh Airport, is one of only 12 sites across the UK chosen for concerts by Ash, Beverley Knight, Brainiac, Brand New Heavies, Embrace, Gary Numan, […]