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Beat the Winter Blues: 10 Ways to Spice Up February
February has arrived, and it was Groundhog Day yesterday – which made us think about how at the beginning of the year when it’s dark and cold, days can start to feel the same. So to fight the repetition and chase away those winter blues, we’ve found 10 ways to brighten up your February.
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How to Make a Burns Night Supper
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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National Pie Day
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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8 Interesting Facts About Sherlock Holmes
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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Three Fun Ways to Enjoy Winnie the Pooh Day 2014
On 18th January 1882, A.A Milne was born – the beloved children’s author and original creator of Winnie the Pooh. Now each year, Winnie the Pooh fans of all ages use this day as an excuse to celebrate his wonderful work – but what can you do to celebrate?
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Have You Ditched Your New Year Resolution Yet?
There is a certain pressure that prevails in January. It affects virtually all of us and the question even takes over chit chat about the weather. Is there anyone who hasn’t been asked what their New Year resolution is?
