Reopen Which sectors will reopen from lockdown first? Construction, manufacturing, logistics, essential retail, waste handling & outdoor work – by staying 2m apart. A population basis to reopen is ‘youth first’ – schools & young workers who don’t live with older folks. Another brick out of the wall Guessed the Word? …
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Ploughman’s lunch The ploughman’s lunch – all porky pies? Alludes to rustic, outdoor, bygone times, but actually dates from 1950s promotion in pubs to boost cheese sales. Sounds hot, sophisticated & substantial, when it’s a simple, light meal – bread, cheese, pickle, maybe added pie, egg & salad – eaten cold, with a glass of…
Scotch egg The humble Scotch egg lays out features of successful products: Simple components, well planned & properly executed (hard or soft boiled egg, enclosed in sausagemeat, rolled in breadcrumbs & fried). Many claims to invention (Scotland, England, India, Algeria). Enduring (from pre-18thC). Convenient (portable snack). Good anywhere (indoor meal, outdoor picnic). Popular (versions worldwide). …
Outdoor lights Outdoor lights symbolise the Christmas season. Evolved from 17th c German tradition of lighting the tree with small candles. 1880 – 1st outdoor electric light display by Thomas Edison. 2 years later, his colleague, Edward Johnson made the 1st string of lights, with 80 small bulbs. Outdoor Christmas lights spark joy – &…
Outdoor learning Outdoor activities break down barriers & teach practical skills. Summer vacation is a hangover from Victorian times, when children helped in the fields. 74% of UK kids now spend less time outdoors than prisoners Guessed the Word? Series 29 (3/8) [pic:TheDigitalWay]