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    It’s Chinese New Year of the Horse

    January 31, 2014 /

    All over the world today, Chinese people will be greeting one another with the phrase “Kung Hey Fat Choy!”, which means “Happy New Year, best wishes and may you prosper”. Find out some of the myths and legends around the 12 Chinese calendar animal signs here.

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    Red Letter Days Big Summer Sale 2014!

    August 20, 2014

    Celebrity Experiences: Win a Boxing Glove Signed By Amir Khan **COMPETITION CLOSED***

    April 26, 2013

    Red Letter Days gives 10 books for schools

    September 17, 2014
  • News & Events

    Competition: Win a Sunrise Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

    January 28, 2014 / No Comments

    *This competition is now closed* When it comes to amazing, once in a lifetime experiences, drifting over the English countryside in a hot air balloon has got to be top of the list. That’s why we’re giving you the chance to win a sunrise champagne hot air balloon flight – and all you have to do is get a little bit creative…

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    Book Giveaway: Win a Copy of Taking The Fall by A.P. McCoy *closed*

    November 7, 2013
    Team RLD for Willow at Gauntlet Games

    Team RLD do Gauntlet Games for Willow

    June 28, 2017

    #loveRLD Prize Draw: Tweet Your Valentine’s Day and Win!

    February 13, 2013
  • Adventure

    No Driving Licence? Try a Piaggio Ape Racing Experience

    January 27, 2014 / No Comments

    If you don’t have a driving licence, but still want to try a driving experience and get a total adrenaline rush in the process, Piaggio Ape Racing might be for you. What’s it all about? Read on to find out… These crazy little vehicles were introduced as a cheaper way to travel and transport things in Italy after World War II. Ever since then, they’ve been a continuous presence on the Italian roads with the ability to park almost anywhere and zip through even the narrowest of streets. Our Ape Racing experience (pronounced aa-pay) will certainly get your heart racing – from the practise laps, to the Le Mans style start…

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    Paddleboarding adventurer Paul Hyman

    Q&A with Paul Hyman: Paddleboarding Adventurer

    July 31, 2015

    Out and About: Zoo Keeper for the Day

    March 18, 2013
    RLDintheSky - bristol balloon fiesta tips

    Things to Look Out For At the Bristol Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

    August 8, 2016
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    Lifestyle

    How to Make a Burns Night Supper

    January 24, 2014 /

    On 25th January each year, people from all walks of life get together to commemorate the work of famous poet Robert Burns and his contribution to Scottish culture. Without a doubt, one of the most important parts of the evening is the supper and with that in mind, here are some recipes to help you create your very own Burns Night feast…

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    GBBO's Michael Nutella Banana bread recipe

    Nutella and Banana Bread Recipe from GBBO’s Michael

    November 14, 2016

    Edinburgh Festival 2013: Our Top Three Picks

    August 2, 2013
    We take a look at the world of fast food and have a look at some fact you maybe didnt know about it.

    Five Things You Didn’t Know About Fast Food

    May 18, 2015
  • Lifestyle

    National Pie Day

    January 22, 2014 / No Comments

    Rejoice, it’s National Pie Day. OK, we know this is a US based national day but we still think it gives everyone here a brilliant excuse to indulge in one of the UK’s favourite dishes, and we have our own British slant to share. Delve into our blog filling to find out a little more about this ancient meal.

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    Man in front of the Tate Modern entrance

    Keeping London contemporary – celebrating 20 years of the Tate Modern

    April 23, 2020

    Three Popular New Year’s Resolutions

    January 3, 2014

    Brighten up your Monday: Funny Fruit and Vegetables

    April 15, 2013
  • Lifestyle

    8 Interesting Facts About Sherlock Holmes

    January 20, 2014 / No Comments

    We’ve been loving watching the latest amazing series of Sherlock, starring the dapper Benedict Cumberbatch and the lovable Martin Freeman. Inspired by his super-sleuthery, we’ve done a little digging to get some interesting Sherlock Holmes facts. 1. Sherlock’s famous deerstalker was not a creation of Arthur Conan Doyle, but that of the illustrator Sidney Pagat. 2. In the stories, Dr Watson’s injury was originally stated to be in his shoulder and then in a later story it was said to be in his leg. In the BBC’s Sherlock, John Watson was injured in the shoulder, but has a psychosomatic injury in his leg, causing him to limp. 3. Sherlock Holmes…

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    Chinese New Year of the sheep/goat

    Chinese New Year of the Sheep/Goat

    February 18, 2015

    Out and About – Medieval Jousting

    August 11, 2014

    Friday Fun: Pets in Christmas Costumes

    December 7, 2012
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Dine like Tudor Royalty at Thornbury Castle. Enjoy Dine like Tudor Royalty
at Thornbury Castle. Enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea with Champagne. Take a stroll in the gardens as Anne Boleyn once did. 
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