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Edinburgh Festival 2013: Our Top Three Picks
Today marks the start of this year’s famous Edinburgh Festival. Commonly known as the ‘Edinburgh Fringe’, this three week event showcases a whole host of great entertainment, from music and stand-up comedy to art, theatre and interpretive dance. To celebrate this year’s Edinburgh festival and get into the spirit of the fringe, here are three acts to look out for over the next few weeks.
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10 Reasons to Visit Cornwall
For rustic coastlines, turquoise coves, sandy beaches, quaint seaside towns, fish and chips, cream teas, pasties, chic hotels, camping sites galore and its charming West Country twang – visit Cornwall. And all these wonderful things are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Cornwall’s finest offerings and why this picturesque corner of our little island is such a hotspot for tourists seeking a laid-back British break. To give you your next dose of staycation inspiration, we’ve come up with our top 10 reasons to visit Cornwall. Have we missed anything off? 1. Cracking Cream Teas It’s practically a crime to visit Cornwall without sampling one of their…
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The best gifts to show your mum how much you appreciate her this Mother’s Day
This year, lockdown restrictions have made spending time with our mums more difficult than ever. So it has never been more important to show our mums how much we love them on Mother’s Day. Here are some thoughtful gift ideas that your mum is sure to love. They can’t help ease the lockdown restrictions any faster, but they can definitely show your mum just how much you care and that you’re thinking of her. 1. The gift of time This Mother’s Day, we’ve teamed up with Family Action to reclaim 100,000 hours of ‘mumpaid labour’ before Sunday 14th March. Mums and parents have done more than their fair share of…
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Feeling exhausted after a tough year? Here are some positive things you can do to feel better
This year has been a tough one for everyone, but none more so than parents who’ve had to juggle the demands of lockdown, home schooling and their own work responsibilities. After months of lockdowns and long dark days, we wouldn’t be surprised if you were feeling exhausted. But the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight. We’re working with Family Action this year on an empowering Mother’s Day campaign. It’s all about giving time back to Mums. We understand how difficult this year has been for you, so we’re aiming to reclaim 100,000 hours of ‘mumpaid labour’ ahead of Mother’s Day, and give it back to all…
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101 ways to celebrate afternoon tea – Afternoon Tea Week (10th – 16th August)
Ever had that sinking feeling in the afternoon? Well, that’s exactly how Anna Russell, the Duchess of Bedford, felt during her 17th-century afternoons. At the time, it was normal to have two meals a day and dinner wasn’t served until 8 o’clock. The duchess was becoming, understandably, rather peckish. After trying it out privately in her boudoir, she began inviting friends over to enjoy tea and ‘a light refreshment’. Suffice to say, the rest is history. Fast-forward to present day and we’re honouring this national institution with the annual Afternoon Tea Week. So, what better way to celebrate than by raising your china cup, spreading a scone and getting involved.…
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A night in at the theatre – discover spellbinding shows online
Despite theatres in London’s West End and across the country closing, you can still experience that unmistakable magic of the stage. And you can do it from the comfort of your sofa. But how did we get here? Well, theatre has always been vastly popular in the UK. In fact, according to Statista, 18.8 million theatre tickets were sold across the country in 2018. Many renowned shows have also stood the test of time and celebrated long-standing success in London’s West End. This includes Les Misérables, which is currently the West End’s longest-running musical. Arriving on stage in 1985, It has captivated audiences for generations at Sondheim Theatre (formerly the Queen’s…
