I am an ex-teacher in the UK. After looking after my late-wife, I have wanted to address STEAM, once again. Check out the main Bio in the header for more information. I love building, designing, sailing, paddling, the outdoors, inventing...you get the idea...everything!
Have you ever wondered about the space above your head? I'm only talking about the blue bit that you see in the day, you know, the area that often has…
Earlier in 2023, I got my hands on a modern Lego Train Set. Having many parts from other, earlier sets, this one is magnificent. I will do a review of…
Released earlier this month (January 2024), the sailing boat (60438) is a simple, yet enjoyable build. It is the kind of set that can be enjoyed by anybody, allowing those…
I remember the time when there was a key focus on teaching the young about industry. In the UK, there were many role-models that showed us the way to STEAM…
Though the future shows little more than a sea of services, rather than the skilled workmanship of hands on people, we know that the STEM arena is going to play…
I am currently sitting amongst a multitude of aircraft. The Victor looks over me with its menacing glare. The Vulcan's wing sticks out over the gantry, reminding us of a time…
Engineering is a difficult subject to teach in Primary education. The lack of resources and space will keep any Science to a minimum, often following the plan that has been…
What do we build? Everything? Just houses? What about knowledge? If you read the 'About' pages on my site, you will notice that most of my interests, for there is…