• Sex, Drugs, and Being on the Run: The Highs and Lows of the sense8 Christmas Special

    The next series of Netflix’s incredible sci-fi/fantasy show isn’t out until May, but their two-hour Christmas special is the perfect way to fill the sense8-shaped hole in your free time. With an emotional rollercoaster like that of Season One, a continuation of the high-stakes events, and just as much...
  • Dale Claridge: “The true meaning of Christmas”

    Christmas – a time of frivolity, gifts-giving, gorging and if we’re really lucky: goodwill to all men (and everyone else). In a multi-cultural society you may be tempted to see Christmas as I do: an internationally popular celebration which should be available to all people, British or not, living...
  • Films to watch at Christmas (that aren’t Christmassy)

    Are you sick of Christmas already, even though it’s not even happened yet? Considering some people put their decorations up in mid-November, and the fact that Channel 5 has been playing pretty much non-stop Christmas films for the past month, we don’t blame you. To help you get through...
  • A Vintage Christmas with Soap and Glory

    As Christmas approaches, the race around the shops to find that perfect present is inevitable.  If you happen to be in the beauty section of Boots, then look no further than the Soap and Glory gift sets, which have been created with the festive period in mind. Who knows?...
  • How to Rock Christmas Womenswear

    It’s nearing the end of term, which not only means deadlines, but also means a month’s worth of social events crammed into the space of a week. Society formals, your mate’s house party, the farewell night out with your housemates and suddenly everything in your wardrobe just doesn’t feel...
  • Five Favourite Christmas Presents for an Arts Lover

    After much deliberation and scouring of websites, Impact Arts have finally narrowed down our top five Christmas pressies for the arty person in your life! So if you’ve left it to the last minute, or are spoilt for choice, then check out our ideas below and get buying!  5. Book...
  • How to Rock Christmas Menswear

    It’s the festive season, which means many, many parties. The question, what do us guys wear? Well, as an early Christmas gift, Impact Style has you covered. First, a few ground rules: a) Always get an idea of the theme.  There is absolutely no point in wearing your smartest suit...