Lifestyle

If you live in Oxfordshire and are interested in wine, I’ll bet you can name one or two of the local vineyards; or possibly even three or four. But did you know there are now 15 commercial vineyards/wineries in Oxfordshire producing wine?

Since records began, we know that humanity has been concerned with maths – counting, calculating, and abstracting- to understand the universe more deeply. Since humanity has had mathematical ideas it can prove or disprove, it has thrown up countless conjectures and concepts for mathematicians to dissect and argue over. One such problem that frustrated mathematicians for centuries, is called Fermat’s last theorem.

Oxfordshire has long been known for its vibrant restaurants, farms, and market scenes as well as its number of cafes and pubs. This month, we're excited to highlight Mezemas, a family-run company founded by Panny Skrivanos, with a unique offering that delivers the full flavours of Greece right to your door. Arriving in time for your Friday night dinner, this is not a meal to be eaten in or taken out, but rather a genuine feast in a box.

Sobell House is hoping all Oxfordians and visitors to the city will ‘hoof’ loads of fun this summer. For eight ox-traordinary weeks, Oxford’s streets will be home to 30 bold and beautiful ox sculptures, as a fundraiser for this much-loved charity.

Driving through the Cotswolds I always like to imagine the signposted towns and villages are, in fact, signalling the surnames of the local gentry: ‘Did you know, we saw both the Barringtons

If you have ever seen an old-timer in person or even in a movie, you have surely also witnessed the transformation of vehicle bumpers from decades ago compared to now. Car safety, and that definitely includes bumpers, has undergone a remarkable transformation since the early days of the automobile, with modern bumpers being incredibly important for your protection as passengers. Many people won't know that originally, bumpers were merely decorative elements and not the safety components that we know today. Let's take a look at the automobile evolution as it stands today, as well as the ongoing commitment to enhancing passenger protection.

The need for a reliable heating system is becoming undeniable as colder days are approaching. Of course, central heating pumps ensure our homes stay warm and comfortable, however, they also significantly affect our energy bills and carbon footprint. Let's explore the benefits of choosing an energy-efficient central heating pump.

Penicillin has one of the most well-known origin stories of any scientific discovery – perhaps only rivalled by Archimedes’ original ‘Eureka!’ moment. In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from holiday to his untidy lab at St Mary’s Hospital in London and found a mould colony growing in one of his petri dishes. He noticed that the mould, Penicillium notatum, had limited the growth of the Staphylococcus bacteria in the dish and deduced that it was producing a defensive antibacterial substance that he named penicillin.