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  • London dining
    Lifestyle

    Sevda Dines at Ametsa with Arzak Instruction

    July 25, 2016 / No Comments

    Recently our resident spa and pampering specialist, Sevda, enjoyed enjoyed a spot of Spanish-style Michelin-starred dining at Belgravia’s Ametsa with Arzak Instruction. Want to know how she found her experience? Read on to find out.

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    #NoTownLikeMotown

    No Town Like Motown – RLD Head to Detroit

    May 23, 2016

    Virgin London Marathon – Gemma’s Latest Adventure

    April 21, 2017

    Three Popular New Year’s Resolutions

    January 3, 2014
  • Susan Bathurst Pay it Forward with Willow Foundation, Red Letter Days and Colourful Characters.
    Lifestyle

    Pay It Forward

    July 18, 2016 / No Comments

    It’s not every day here at Red Letter Days that we receive an e-mail leading us to something and someone so out of the ordinary. However, back in June we received one which introduced us to 70 year old Susan Bathurst, a remarkable individual who runs a B&B in The Cotswolds with a captivating story and whose path crossed both Red Letter Days and Willow (who coincidentally have been charity partners for several years).

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    A Guide to British Birds of Prey

    August 31, 2017
    bad dates

    Top Tips to Avoid Bad Dates

    January 27, 2017
    Man in front of the Tate Modern entrance

    Keeping London contemporary – celebrating 20 years of the Tate Modern

    April 23, 2020
  • Summer salads
    Lifestyle,  Wellness

    Fresh Vegetarian Summer Salads

    July 15, 2016 / No Comments

    When the weather is hot, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the barbecue and try something cool and fresh. We’d like to share a few recipes we use to make vegetarian and vegan summer salads for lunch in the office.

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    Hannah and Ciana - girls day out

    The Ultimate Girls Day Out

    November 20, 2015
    Team RLD compete in the Willow Warrior 2015 challenge.

    Willow Warrior 2015: Muddy Madness

    June 17, 2015
    Competition winner Rosie heads out on the Paddington Bear bus tour for us and lets us know how she got on.

    Sue’s Big Paddington Bear Bus Tour Adventure

    April 17, 2015
  • Lifestyle

    6 Super Summer Beers

    July 8, 2016 / No Comments

    The British summertime brings with it plenty of our most loved traditions such as cricket, The Proms, and that cherished moment when the barbeque first springs into life. However, one particular summer tradition is celebrated more enthusiastically than any other. Whether it’s in a pub garden or sitting in our favourite chair on the patio, a glass of good beer is the perfect accompaniment to the warmer months. The recent explosion of craft beers and independent breweries can make finding the right pint seem daunting. That’s why we’ve got Simon Nichols, our senior partnership manager and resident beer connoisseur, to give us a rundown of his six best summer sips. Beavertown Bloody…

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    The annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge.

    Oxford vs Cambridge: 10 Facts About the Big Boat Race

    April 10, 2015
    tapir facts

    10 Tip Top Tapir Facts

    April 27, 2016
    We have a look at six actors who were not supposed to be in the films that launched their careers.

    Six Actors Who Weren’t Supposed to be in the Movies

    March 11, 2016
  • Lifestyle

    Knights Glamping at Leeds Castle

    July 6, 2016 / No Comments

    Ali and I between us have worked at Red Letter Days for nearly three decades, sharing many an unusual adventure thanks to our employers. We often pool experience opportunities together in order to try different things. This summer has been no exception and, combining Ali’s great love of history and my passion for nature, we set off on a trip to Leeds Castle in Kent for a spot of Knights Glamping.

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    Whisky Tasting at East London Liquor

    January 26, 2018

    Springing Forward: How to Make the Most of Daylight Saving Time

    March 29, 2013
    Brands Hatch is the home to RLD's first ever racing day event - Summer Speed.

    Five Monumental Brands Hatch Moments

    May 8, 2015
  • Extraterrestrial
    Lifestyle

    5 Extraterrestrial Movies that are Out of this World

    July 1, 2016 / No Comments

    Believe it or not, tomorrow is World UFO Day. To join in with this annual celebration of flying saucers, bright lights and things from out of this world, we thought it would only be right to share our 5 favourite extraterrestrial films with you – besides E.T, Star Wars and Alien of course (that goes without saying)… Earth vs The Flying Saucers (1956)

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    Winter Survival Tips: How to Cheer Yourself Up

    January 23, 2013

    Ten Magnificent Facts about Meerkats

    February 17, 2014
    Team RLD headed to London's Spitalfields market to Spun Candy tot try out their masterclass.

    Calling All Candy Lovers

    April 15, 2015
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