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Father’s Day: Our Favourite Dad Blogs
No doubt you’ll already know what Sunday is (hint: it’s Father’s Day), so all this week we’ll be showing a bit of love to the dads – and we’re starting online. So whether you want to get the male point of view on parenting, or just fancy a quick read on your lunch break, we’ve picked some brilliant dad blogs from across the internet to get you started. Expect humourous insights, useful tips, toddler tantrums, teenage angst, good writing and a dash of fatherly wisdom… It’s A Dad’s Life – http://www.itsadadslife.co.uk/blog/ David lives in Scotland with his wife and two year old daughter Olivia (with another on the way in September).…
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Today We’re Celebrating: The Things Dads Say
With Father’s Day fast approaching, we thought it would be quite fitting to celebrate the many amusing things dads say. Popularly known as Dad-isms, these often short, sharp phrases are used by the male parent to bestow wisdom or teach life lessons – and sometimes they’re so random it’s hard to tell what their purpose is! Here’s a list of 10 typical Dad-isms you may just recognise… Don’t ask me, ask your mother Do you think I’m made of money? You are NOT going out dressed like that Who said life was supposed to be fair? Don’t let the bed bugs bite… You don’t know you’re born If you can’t…
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We’re Planning… June Fun in the Sun
June is finally here! Although up until now we’ve been a bit unlucky when it comes to weather, we believe that the best of the sun is yet to come. British weather is nothing if not inconsistent, so when the sun does put its hat on, we want to be ready to enjoy it! Here are a few of our favourite summer activities to enjoy over the next three months. We’re not sure why it is, but anything cooked on a barbecue simply tastes better and there’s nothing more summery than the smoky smell of chargrilled food wafting through the air. When the heat comes, get out of the kitchen…
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Willow Foundation: Join in the July 2013 Bike Ride Fundraiser
Willow Foundation has been Red Letter Days’ charity partner since 2012. They do amazing work by being the only charity in the UK to help seriously ill 16 – 40 year olds living with life threatening conditions. We feel honoured that we can sometimes help them to give youngsters unique experience days out to remember (read more about our partnership with Willow here). So, we’re pleased to announce that their second annual bike ride for those over the age of 12 takes place on Sunday 21st July in Hertfordshire. For all those who are interested in being involved, here’s some information. The bike ride registrations starts at Stevenage Football Club in Hertfordshire at 8.30am with a choice…
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Tweet Us to Win an Apron Signed by Michel Roux Jr (CLOSED)
*This competition is now closed* Calling all budding chefs! Are you a bit of a Masterchef in the kitchen? Do you have a camera phone and love sharing your foodie creations with the Twitter world? Then get involved in this week’s prize draw by following the instructions below… Follow us on Twitter @RedLetterDaysUK and get snapping – we look forward to seeing all your fantastic food! Good luck! Terms and Conditions 1. By entering this free Twitter prize draw you agree to these Terms and Conditions. 2. This prize draw is open to residents of the UK and Eire, except for employees of Red Letter Days, their immediate family members,…
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Today We’re Celebrating…Space Day 2013
Tomorrow, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC will be hosting Space Day 2013. This one day event is designed to celebrate the many scientific innovations which aid the seemingly impossible feat of space exploration and help us to understand our galaxy, whilst encouraging young students to consider careers in the field. This year’s theme is ‘Living and Exploring in Space’ and during the day, there will be a host of talks, book signings and amazing intergalactic displays to mark the occasion. To help you get into the mood, here are a few far out space-related facts you may not already know… Is there life on Mars? David Bowie wrote his…
