IT’S that time of year again, children are preparing to head back to school and this heralds the approach of autumn. It won’t be long until the leaves are turning warm shades of gold, knitwear will be back on the agenda and you suddenly have the urge to drink something hot. It’s the best time of year, or is it?

In the land of Instagram and social media, where cute hats and reusable coffee cups are thought to be necessary autumnal accessories for many, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the entire world is celebrating the end of summer.