On the 11th February 2010, Vida Adamoli, a founding editor of This Way Up, died unexpectedly from a long-standing heart condition.  We had been friends for twenty-five years and I, like so many others, loved and treasured her, writes Geraldine Royds.

'But it's just a game!' Jason, a pale, spotty teenager, yells at his Mum.

'What kind of game keeps you awake continuously for three days, truant from school and missing all your meals?' Mum begs to know.

'But I'm competing with the top guy in the world over in Korea, Mum! He stays up for two weeks straight. I'm a lightweight compared to him, but my score's really up!

''What about your friends in the real world, meeting girls, studying for your exams...?' Mum asks.

'Oh, fuck off!' Jason's hand is glued to his console as he stares into the blipping, trippy screen.

Mum has never been told to 'eff off' by her 13-year-old son before.

I had been reflecting on why I often feel that I don’t have enough time for my creative interests. So I was looking forward to attending the first Creative Awakening seminar organised by the Institute of Oriental Philosophy UK at Taplow Court, writes Louise Ellis.

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Next time you're bored in the shopping arcade...