Vive la gin revolution. No longer mother’s ruin but connoisseur’s tipple, the spirit is enjoying the unbridled adoration of the nation. And where better to enjoy this juniper-enthused pick-me-up than on an open air boat, sailing down the river under blue skies? Thanks to our experience Mermaids Gin and Jazz Cruise we were able to do just that. And so can you. And so you should. Along with bloggers-slash-gin aficionados Sophie, Tanya, Liza, Sara-Jayne and Ami, we embarked on our gin cruise one sunny afternoon down the River Hamble in Southampton. It was just the tonic. Blue Box Sailing, who run the sailing event, threw in an extra treat for us:…

It’s summer, Glastonbury is over until 2019 but there are plenty of festivals still to come. We gave you a rundown of our five favourite summer music festivals – and now we’re going to tell you how to get through a festival in one piece! If you don’t know your pitching zones from your Portaloos, or you’re unsure about personal space etiquette, this music festival survival guide is essential reading.

Scotch eggs and tartan blankets at the ready – it’s picnic season! If us Brits know how to do one thing well, it is most certainly picnics. After all, what is summer for if not an al-fresco lunch? From lush countryside and parkland to delicious traditional grub, we’ve got everything you could possibly need. Though our summers are often quite short-lived, rare sunny days see thousands of us flock to the closest park, beach or pub garden to catch some glorious rays before it’s too late. It’s this urgency to make the most of the fine weather that has probably helped us master the art of picnicking over the years. There are…

It seems like no time at all since our last dare-devil bloggers’ event at IFly Indoor Skydiving (time flies by when you’re having fun!) and we knew we’d have to pull out all the stops to make this time round just as memorable. With the arrival of warmer days (apparently, but we’ll get onto that later), we thought it’d be a good idea to move the party outside – and what could be more summery than a trip to the zoo! We gathered together a fabulous group of animal-loving bloggers for a trip to Paradise Wildlife Park (Europe’s leading zoo for animal experiences) to enjoy a big cat tour and afternoon…

** Please note this competition is now closed – scroll down to find out who won a £100 Red Letter Days Gift Voucher! From the black and white placards of the first march in 1972, where 2,000 participants proudly pounded the city streets, to the magnificent multi-coloured celebrations of today, Pride in London has been a champion of inclusivity and equality. A large part of its growth has been down to the continuous efforts to involve all members of the LGBT + community. Starting predominantly as a movement by and for gay men, it’s evolved to include lesbian, bisexual and transgender organisations, alongside other groups misunderstood by mainstream culture (asexuals, pansexuals…

Pride in London boasts a long and colourful history – since its birth in 1972. Starting as a small gathering of 2,000 people, it has snowballed into an international success and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. In 2016 alone, a record-breaking one million supporters flocked to the capital to champion equality and watch the famous, and fabulously flamboyant, parade. If you’ve ever taken part in London Pride you’ll understand what the hype is about. An impenetrable technicolour crowd sweeps through the winding city streets, charged with such a dynamic energy it’s as if the collective has one booming heartbeat. The message is loud and clear: “We are here,…