The Senedd

The Senedd building :

   The Senedd which is located in Cardiff Bay was opened in 2006 .It is a sustainable building that is build of traditional Welsh material such as Welsh oak and other sustainable material .Furthermore, it has a big room which is called Siamber and committee rooms.Siamber is a large and circular room on the grounds that every person could be able to see the meeting . Moreover , the desks in this well-designed  room are made of Welsh oak. People can visit this important building and they can take photos. In fact ,it is a public building.In the upper level people can sit  in a nice and peaceful place and drink a cup of coffee.In my attitude, the design of this building is very interesting. 

The role of Welsh Assemply:

  Welsh Assemply makes law for Wales that differ from the other part of the UK .In fact,the power of the Assembly is making law in area like agriculture,education,housing,healthcare,transport,sport ...,etc. 

Parliament and Goverment

Q1-How does someone become a member of parliament?

A-For every part of the UK, there is one reprehensive in parliament. General election is held in various districts separately and members of parliament (MPs) are elected by people after general election. In fact, every person more than 18 years old has opportunity to participate in general election and someone who wins the majority of the votes, would be elected as a MP.

Q2-   What is the cabinet?

A-The cabinet is an executive committee that include 20 senior ministers .This group discuss about policies and the way of executing them. Also, they convene once a week and they have a proper chance to interact and make decision about the topics that they discuss.

Q3- Why has this year been significant in British politics?

A-The general election of 2010 in the UK was held on 6 May 2010 .Three parties participated  in this election, the Conservative Party  led by David  Cameron, the labour party led by Gordon Brown and liberal democrat led by Nick Clegg. None of these three parties achieve the 320 seats needed for an overall majority.

Remember, remember the fifth of November!

Bonfire night is celebrated in the UK on 5 November on the grounds that in this significant date the attempting of Guy Fawkes and co-conspirators has been failed and they fortunately couldn't succeed in blow up the houses of Parliament.Nowadays, on this night people gather and stand around the big fire and watch the interesting fireworks.Also,they eat bonfire night food like backed potato,sausages,...etc in this memorable night.Meanwhile they might remark

Remember, remember the fifth of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot,
We see no reason,
Why gunpowder treason,
Should ever be forgot!

I went to bute park in Cardiff with my fiance to participate bonfire night last Sunday.It was very fascinating and we really enjoyed it.

Holloween Anniversary

Halloween celebration in the UK usually includes parties,where guests gather together and dress up fancy dress with special make up.Also ,some people gather together to watch horror films,either at home or at cinema. Children go trick-or-treating.They dress up and go to others people houses ,knocking on the door for treat of sweet,candy,...etc.There are various symbol for this day.The colors orange and black are very common.Other symbols include spirits,ghosts,pumpkin,character from horror films,...etc. Moreover,Halloween is not a bank holiday in the UK.Besides Halloween is a great chance for some stores and business to promote their product and income.According to the research one quarter of all the candy sold annually in the US is purchased for Halloween .In my personal view ,this ceremony is a god chance for people to gathering together and enjoying the party.

Good Future for UK in EU?

In my personal view, joining of the UK to the EU has many advantages in several aspects .One of the important fruits of it is the increase of immigration. The UK has had labor market shortages and after joining to EU Immigrants have filled in various jobs. Also, it has increased  opportunities for British to import lower cost skilled labor in areas where there are severe labor shortages.

 The other significant features of the European Union for UK is its single market. The single market, which is intended to ensure that a company in one member state can trade with a company in any other member state without the interference of national borders. Being part of the European single market has brought great benefits to the British economy and to anyone who works shops or trades in it.

Driving and Roads in Britain

     In Britain, people drive on the left hand side of the road that is differ from the other countries in the world which people drive on right hand side.People should pay about 95 pence per litre.In compare with the other countries is seems very expensive.Meanwhile all speed limits and distances on sign are given in miles or miles per hour.Speed limits are shown by round sign whit amount circled by a red band.Besides,when the speed limit finishes ,the angle crossing whit a black line appeared.Furthermore,the main road are illustrated by

 "M ROADS " ,"A ROADS","B ROADS".The meaning of "M ROADS " is freeway.These also are  known as fast road ."A ROADS" are the main road between towns and "B ROADS" are known the smallest of the three.

                                        M25 motorway                                          

 The speed limit in UK is the same as the national speed limit .In my personal view it is very important that international people know the roads names and signs and consider them.

Florence Nightingale



 Have you ever heared "Lady with the lamp"?this is about a famouse and honourable woman;Florance Nightingale.In my personal view she is respectfull because of many reasones.

She devoted her life to nursing and helping pepole.One day she took as a call from God to help people.Despite the opposition her family he announced her crucial decision to enter nursing.In my oponion her decision was very significant and valuable on the grounds that she insisted on her interest and continued it seriously.
Moreover she improved in her work and training.When Crimea war has started,she helped many wounded and sick people in Crimea ,and the soldiers though that she was very great lady.Besides she established training school for nurses.Moreover she wrote many momentous and worthwhile books that were hugely influential.

To put it in a nutshell,because of above mentioned reasones ,
Florence Nightingale is a distinguished  woman that every one respect her and she is a great symbole of a heroine.
   
Reference: http://projectbritain.com/

          

My Little Experience About UK

When I arrived in Cardiff, I was so tired because I was at palne about 7 houres .The first thing that suprised me was the size of the room in my accommodition .When I opend the door I became shocked becuse it seemed very small at the first moment .I couldnt belive that I must live there for 10 month.I paid a lot of money before I came to Cardiff  and I expected the room should be larger than this.The secound thing that was very strange for me was about the tape.It was a big question for me why the warm and cold water are seprate?It seemed unusual.Besides ,I used public trasportation for traveling in Cardiff and Cardiff to Treforest ,I considered the cost of transportation is expensive considering their facilities.Inspite of the above mentioned disadvantage ,there are momentouse advantages.For instance ,the weather is so clean and nice ,the university is located in the heart of beautiful forest, all of our teachers are very nice,punctual,knowlagable,experienced ,...In my oponion, it can be a valuable and fruitful  experience for me living and studing in Cardiff.