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Pay It Forward
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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Exhibitions and Art in London
Word has it that Noel Fielding (perhaps best known for comedy TV series The Mighty Boosh) is a bit of a multi-tasker – comedian, actor, writer, musician and DJ. To this range of skills he can add painter, since he has an art exhibition in London this month. What better opportunity to talk about art and art in London?
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We’re Celebrating: 110 Years of The Tour de France
This year marks the 110th anniversary of the Tour De France. Just like its terrain, this coveted bicycle race has seen many ups and downs since beginning in 1903, making it one of the grandest and most anticipated annual spectacles in sporting history. To celebrate the Tour de France’s 110th birthday, we thought we’d share five interesting facts you may not already know about the race… 1. During the course of the tour, an average rider will burn a total of 123,900 calories (based on a 5,900 per day average, over 21 days of racing). 2. In 1947, cyclist Albert Bourlon achieved the tour’s longest solo breakaway, leaving his fellow competitors…