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Sporting Spotlight: Horseracing Champion A. P. McCoy
Even if you’re not a big sports fan, you may still have heard of the champion horse racing jockey, Anthony Peter McCoy, MBE, OBE. Not only is he on the cusp of riding the 4000th winner of his career, but he has also turned his hand to writing and published a brilliant new thriller. We’ll be giving away copies of his new book at the end of the week (find out more at the end), but in the meantime, let’s take a look at the man himself and recount some of his sporting achievements.
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Guy Fawkes Facts: Why Do We Celebrate Bonfire Night?
Remember, remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. Do you remember the story of Guy Fawkes? Here are some facts about the famous plotter.
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Four Scary Experiences to Spice Up Halloween
Halloween usually means pumpkin carving, trick-or-treaters and not to mention those fancy dress parties. But if you fancy a break from the norm this year and a truly scary experience to boot, get one of these frighteningly fun activities in your diary.
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October Half Term: Activities to Keep the Kids Occupied
Autumn is in full swing and with many kids on half-term, we’ve been thinking up some fun autumnal activities to keep them amused before they go back to school.
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Shock Choc: The Weird & Wonderful World of Chocolate
What with it being Chocolate Week in the UK at the moment, we thought we’d delve into the weird and wonderful world of chocolate. So if you’re bored with the standard bar of milk, white or dark chocolate, here are some other options to consider…
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National Curry Week: Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
It’s a good week for food and drink, and our bellies are certainly rumbling. Not only is it London Cocktail Week, but did you know National Curry Week 2013 is also in full swing? So to get your mouths watering, here’s a traditional curry recipe that you can whip up at home, and some tasty facts about Britain’s favourite dish.
