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2013 Wimbledon Championships – Who will win?
Tennis is one of the quintessential British sports, and today marks the beginning of the 127th Wimbledon Championship. Over the next two weeks there are sure to be rain delays amid a sea of umbrellas, bowls of strawberries and cream (and a few glasses of champagne!), lots of aces, deuces, loves and a wealth of world-class tennis. Here is a look at some of the players to watch during this world famous tournament. ONES TO WATCH The exciting and up and coming players to look out for. Grigor Dimitrov – This young Bulgarian player is ranked world number 31 at the tender age of 22 and is already the most…
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We’re Celebrating: National Bike Week 2013
Having started last Saturday (15th June), National Bike Week 2013 is in full swing with lots of exciting events taking place all over the country. Launched by the Cyclists’ Touring Club in 1923, National Bike Week has become an increasingly popular annual fixture and in 2011, almost half a million people took part in the UK alone. The aim of the event is to promote the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling – and it’s not too late, the event isn’t over until Sunday! From the classic penny farthing to the slick road racer, bikes come in all shapes and sizes. So to show our appreciation, we thought we’d…
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Rebecca Romero: A Red Letter Days Exclusive Cycling Experience
As it’s National Bike Week (15th – 23rd June), there’s no better time to tell you about an exclusive cycling experience that happened last week. The sport of cycling has really taken off since the Olympic Games in London last summer and inspired thousands of us to get mobile. Whether that meant hosing down the rusty old two wheels from the back of the garage, or going out and buying a brand spanking new state-of-the-art cycling machine, we all started getting on our bikes. Saturday 8th June 2013 proved to be a very special day for a group of cycling enthusiasts who bought a Red Letter Days exclusive opportunity to ride the…
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Things to Do on Father’s Day
With Father’s Day a mere two days away, we’re sure you’ve managed to grab a novelty card and secure a memorable gift – but what will you do with dad to celebrate the big day? Here are a few suggestions that might offer a little inspiration for things to do on Father’s Day… Enjoy a Family Meal They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Going out to one of dad’s favourite restaurants or preparing a home cooked feast is sure to go down well – and it’s a great way to get the family together. Go on a Brewery Tour For beer loving dads, a…
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Gifts for Dad: Exciting Alternatives to Boring Father’s Day Presents
Everyone knows that dads are hard to buy for. By the time Father’s Day rolls around (it’s this Sunday 16th June!), it’s usually a mad panic to run out and buy some socks, aftershave or whatever manly looking gift you can get your hands on. We are here to change all that with a few exciting gift ideas that are all a little bit different to the standard Father’s Day fare… A DVD is a fail safe present for any film loving dad and although it’s a great present, a tour of London’s famous movie locations lets him get even closer to the action. As well as seeing the sights and monuments…
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Father’s Day Gifts: How Does the UK Celebrate Dad’s Big Day? [Infographic]
How important is Father’s Day to you? If you’re a dad, no doubt the answer will be fairly straightforward – but what about the rest of us? With surveys suggesting that Brits spend an average of 50% less on Father’s Day in comparison to Mother’s Day, we wanted to dig a little deeper and find out where our money’s going (or not), and whether dads in the UK are getting less than they deserve. Take a look at the infographic below to see how the numbers add up, and find out how the UK celebrates Father’s Day. FATHER’S DAY in the UK The UK spends about50% LESS on Father’s Day…
