Monthly Archives: February 2013

Volunteering for the Duke of Edinburgh Award

Posted on 09/02/2013 by alasdairflett

In the summer of 2012 I volunteered at various events in Orkney this included the St Magnus Festival and the Proclaimers gig in the Pickiquoy Centre. I emailed the front of house manager Esther Thompson and Stage Crew manager Ian … Continue reading →

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The Royal Family is a Waste of Money

Posted on 09/02/2013 by alasdairflett

 Do we need this? The Royal family are idolised figures that only extend our unhealthy infatuation with celebrity culture in this country. Any news about the Windsors automatically overshadows everything else. We miss out on important information because of an … Continue reading →

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Opposites Album Review

Posted on 09/02/2013 by alasdairflett

Biffy Clyro are an alternative rock band from Kilmarnock. They comprise of Simon Neil, the principal songwriter, on guitar and vocals and twins Ben and James Johnston on drums and bass respectively. Their musical style involves a lot of stop … Continue reading →

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