water, water everywhere?
…but not a drop to drink. with apologies to Samuel Taylor Coleridge – OK, we’re not exactly thirsty yet and we probably won’t be if we remember the lesson taught us by […]
Manchester & North West Prestige Awards
zenscape has been invited to be considered for nomination for for an award in the 2026/2027 Manchester and North West Prestige Awards. what are the Prestige Awards? the Prestige Awards provide the […]
Gaza – the end of all (conventional) wars?
war. the sound of thunder from Hell itself. heavy tanks moving into line to engage the enemy. shells pounding cities into rubble. fertile green open country turned into wasteland. it could be […]
the 1960’s – Its not all black & white
it wasn’t that colour technology wasn’t around to faithfully record this lost generation. it was all because of institutional snobbery. and I for one bitterly regret the misguided, selfish decisions taken by […]
the rise of the megalo people
socialism draws people who have an unnaturally strong wish for power and control and think they’re much more important and powerful than they really are. any psychologist reading this will recognise that […]
from flying pigs to sushi – Congleton’s Market Quarter
just after the new millenium, Cheshire East Council proposed an ambitious development for the dilapidated Princess Street area of Congleton to be undertaken by the Salford building group, Modus. but Modus would […]
upgrade your camera – downgrade your photos?
familiarity breeds… well in the case of a camera, confidence. Modern cameras, with all their digital interfaces, controls and downright wizardry are marvels of our technology age. but its usually takes a […]
cash out our freedom to cash in on digital payments?
its so cool, isn’t it. just tap your phone to pay. its simple. no wallet, no messy cash filling your pockets. let’s give it all to “The Man” to handle what we […]
20mph roads. big state’s cul-de-sac?
risk has always been the travelling companion of progress – and its our best friend, not our enemy. its the sanity check for every move we make and the framework upon which […]
is the party over for democracy?
in 1832, the British Parliament passed the Reform Bill. this is regarded as the most significant milestone on the UK’s journey to the world-renowned democracy it enjoys today. but is it time […]
wear-OS smart watch long term test
smart watches are starting to come of age. Apple and Garmin are the watches of the moment, but Google has come to the party with its interesting and rapidly evolving wear-OS that’s […]
end insight for Manchester
Manchester has long-been associated with street-driven menswear. In the 90’s, Tony Wilson’s Factory Records and Haçienda venue were as much about the look as the music. What could is more fitting for […]
why do we still buy televisions?
the television set in our living room has been the focal point for families for generations. from grainy, unreliable black and white TV’s with tiny screens set into fine wooden cabinets, to […]
marching towards a big state UK
British Conservatism is built on self-determinism and self-regulation. But the UK’s post-Covid doctrine is moving as far away from that as can be imagined. Gone is our free enterprise, light touch hand […]
the betrayal of the British people?
with the country still reeling from one of the darkest and unsettling periods of this century, you’d think the country would be pulling together. But forces unseen are determined to sabotage our […]
the smart watch & the swing
they say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. so is the road to market. This article’s about Smart Watches. but before we get into this latest bit of first-world […]
state of war – Somalia’s tragic legacy
Somalia is a failed state, without food, in constant drought and constantly at war. Since 1991, Islamic factions funded by China, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia have fought a bloody civil war […]
the stigma of settled science
The politburo owns the science and all dissent is forbidden. Welcome to the new Dark Ages. Its done, dusted, discovered and documented and nothing left for discussion. Or so the government experts […]
are cracks appearing in China’s economy?
China has built an economy that no nation can challenge. but is their new workshop of the world sustainable. Their manufacturing base dominates the world. Why make it yourself when China can […]
is green just a colour?
The focus is on going green in today’s eco-conscious world. But sometimes what scores you points in one purchase won’t even raise an eyebrow in another. Let me give you one example. […]
made in Japan – David Sylvian
art rock grew out of the dying embers of the UK’s New Romantic music of the late 80’s. it could be described as the offspring of sophisticated pop and avant-guard jazz, with […]
is jazz killing the saxophone?
can you remember the last time you heard a great sax break in a rock, pop or soul song – where are all the new sax players? Cast your mind back. Who […]
what if Covid was all a lie?
There’s nothing worse than being just on the point of waking and a thought floats into your head that you can’t shift. That happened to me this morning. What if the whole […]
when Jamie’s kitchen went cold
Its sad to see a project that established me in the City in the early days of my career close its doors. Working with Jamie Oliver was something I’ll never forget. I […]
Royal Bank of… NatWest!
first, the news – what NatWest Group said about its name change… On 14 February 2020 we announced our plan to rename our parent company from The Royal Bank of Scotland Group […]
applause for thought?
let’s explore the motives and rationale behind the clapping fad. What are its origins and why has it captured the hearts of the masses? This item might upset some people but what […]
covid-19: fighting a biological war
An unknown weapon, an invisible foe. A battle on the home front. For everybody. No nation is attacking our borders, no army is at our gates. But the enemy is upon us […]
the forgotten union
I’ve just returned from Northern Ireland, having spent time in Belfast and took a tour around the provence to witness first hand the state of the politics there today. Sure, the burnt-out […]
a battle lost – but not the war
I wonder how long it will be until the Rebel Alliance of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour, Jo Swinson’s Libdems and Ian Ashford’s SNP realise the triple-irony of what they’ve done? The first irony […]