Civicus is a genuinely international alliance of civil society organisations, based in Johannesburg South Africa. The annual Civicus World Assembly brings together delegates from all over the world to share information about their own work to promote social justice and democratic values, discuss the key issues that face them and forge new partnerships toward achieving change.

During lunch hours and after school, up and down the country, thousands of students in the 1500 clubs across the Young Engineers Club Network are hard at work developing their engineering skills. That’s great news for our future, because without those skills, all of us in the UK will go nowhere. Clubbing together is a fantastic fun way to a successful career.

Nottingham’s social life is second to none. The city enjoys a legendary club scene and much of the action happens within the rejuvenated Lace Market and Hockley area where new venues like Bluu, Brass Monkey and Dogma have evolved. If you fancy a giggle try Jongleurs where contemporary comedy nights can be found. If live music is your bag, the renowned Rock City brings in top acts including Groove Armada, Maximo Park and Lily Allen. The Social is a favourite spot with students and impressively has already showcased bands like The Strokes and White Stripes. If you’d rather retreat from the masses, The Loft is a groovy outpost on the bohemian Mansfield Road, and Moog is an unpretentious-yet hip bar in student friendly Radford.

It was like a World Cup win. An anxious London suddenly came alive with pride and celebration. They had won the 2012 Olympic bid. It seemed as though all the hard work had paid off but then the nerves settled in. Cost estimates began a slow and steady upward creep. Newspapers suggested billions, hinted tax hikes and patriotic Londoners became sceptical. Meanwhile, months after finding out they will be hosting the 2010 World Cup, South Africa are still clearing away their party hats and streamers.

This month has seen the launch of a new partnership between the School Food Trust and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures UK around the release of this year’s most original and critically-acclaimed comedy – the Disney / Pixar blockbuster movie "Ratatouille". The film is the story of Remy, a French rat, who loves good food but would rather go hungry than eat junk.