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.

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).

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…

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.

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)