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Cowboys, DIY compasses and communicating with cats. Plus, why a little learning goes a long way

Compiled by FRANCES AMBLER

BRICK IN THE WALL How many five-letter words can you find reading down the face of our wall? The letters of each word can only read downwards on touching bricks, taking just one from each line. (answers on page 124) “Happy is the man who can make a living by his hobby” George Bernard Shaw DOWN TO A TEA TOWEL Surely many of us relate to the sentiment on this beautiful Emma Bridgewater design (or know a keen gardener who does)? It's £12 from elitetins.com This logo came into being when English Heritage became a public body in the 1980s. One of the designers, Mike Abrahams, says the logo recalls “site plans, castle crenelations, windows”. And a good old day out, if you ask us. WHAT TO DO WITH… OLD PLASTIC BOTTLES PRACTICAL: Turn them into solar-powered lights.…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2024

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