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    What Makes an Afternoon Tea at Cake Boy?

    April 30, 2014 / No Comments

    Tomorrow is the birthday of one of our favourite afternoon tea partners, Eric Lanlard – award-winning patissier, TV baking star, author, owner of Cake Boy, the best cake boutique in the land. Many happy returns Eric! Shuhena and Keisha, two of our Bookings Team, went down to Battersea recently to indulge in a Luxury Afternoon Tea at Cake Boy. Check out their words and pictures to get a flavour of the excellence at this amazing emporium.

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    20 Things We Love About Summer 2014

    June 16, 2014
    Lent

    20 Things to Try During Lent

    March 7, 2014
    Have a go at our easy Easter baking recipe, for some homemade goodies this year!

    Easy Easter Baking

    April 1, 2015
  • Lifestyle

    Top 10 Strangest Flower Names

    April 28, 2014 / No Comments

    Flowers are arguably one of the most beautiful things nature has to offer and at this time of year, gardens are full of them. Everyone is familiar with tulips, carnations and daffodils and names such as Lily, Rose and Heather are as popular as ever – but what about the more unusual flower names? Here is a run down of the 10 strangest we found.

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    Gordon Ramsay

    Five Fun Gordon Ramsay Facts

    November 7, 2014
    afternoon tea at searcys

    A sky-high interview with Searcys at the Gherkin

    December 10, 2020
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    Whisky Tasting at East London Liquor

    January 26, 2018
  • Short Breaks
    Travel

    Four Fun UK Short Break Destinations

    April 25, 2014 / No Comments

    Spring is the perfect time to come out of hibernation, embrace the warmer weather and experience something new – and what better way to do so than with a short break? If you’re thinking of getting away somewhere this year but are a little stuck for ideas, our four fun short break destination picks might just lend a helping hand… Bristol As the largest city in the south west of England, Bristol offers the perfect blend of historic landmarks, old architecture, quirky bars and high street shopping. Its bustling port is home to the famous SS Great Britain and insightful M Shed (the official museum of Bristol), while the old…

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    Top 5 Couples Breaks Guaranteed to Impress

    September 12, 2016
    Oxford vs Cambridge boat race

    Oxford vs Cambridge: Which City is Best?

    April 4, 2014
    Amsterdam 5 places to see

    Top Things to See and Do in Amsterdam

    January 24, 2017
  • Lifestyle

    10 Ways To Be a Knight in Shining Armour

    April 23, 2014 / No Comments

    As you may have noticed from all the flags flying around, today is St. George’s Day. As we can’t all spend the day slaying dragons in the name of our patron saint, we thought we’d offer a few alternative hints and tips on how to channel your inner knight and be a modern day hero instead. So, if you’re looking to do a good deed today (or any day, for that matter) here are some small but perfectly formed ways to make a difference – without using a sword.

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    Meet The Walking Dead This Halloween

    October 28, 2016

    We’re Celebrating National Bird Day With Some Crazy Bird Facts

    January 6, 2014

    Four Fun Things to Do Before the End of the Summer Holidays

    August 22, 2014
  • Lifestyle

    Ask Everyone: What Unusual Things Are You Doing Over Easter?

    April 16, 2014 / No Comments

    We did a quick straw poll round the office to find out what Red Letter Days staff are doing over Easter and got some very surprising responses. While some people are going down the traditional route, opting for picnics and visits to theme parks, another will be continuing their tradition to hold an Easter egg hunt in a different park every year. Easter is also one of the busiest times of the year to fly, and a few lucky colleagues will be heading off on short city breaks. However, we did receive some slightly unusual responses from three members of staff  – so read on to find out who in…

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    An Interview With…. pooch Dog Spa

    February 24, 2016
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    Four Great Films Set During Autumn

    November 9, 2016

    Flower Arranging with Afternoon Tea

    November 12, 2014
  • Lifestyle

    Chocolatey Easter Treats – Birds Nests

    April 14, 2014 / No Comments

    Looking for something sweet to make with the kids or with friends this Easter? The chocolatey holiday coming up deserves to be marked with a special treat, so why not try these simple chocolate birds nests?

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    Springing Forward: 10 Top Facts About Time

    March 21, 2016

    Thai Cooking with Gemma

    May 7, 2014

    Out and About: Ghost Hunting Experience in Gloucestershire

    May 3, 2013
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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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While a physical gift is weighed down by environmental concerns and a CO2 footprint, our selection of sustainable experiences provides all the joys of a personal present but none of the earthly consequences!
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