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Three Fun Ways to Enjoy Winnie the Pooh Day 2014
On 18th January 1882, A.A Milne was born – the beloved children’s author and original creator of Winnie the Pooh. Now each year, Winnie the Pooh fans of all ages use this day as an excuse to celebrate his wonderful work – but what can you do to celebrate?
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Six Unusual Wedding Presents (and the stories behind them)
As you’ll no doubt have noticed, the wedding season is in full swing. So in celebration of the many big days happening all across the country at the moment, we asked some of our friends and colleagues to tell us some of the, lets just say… more unusual wedding presents they or their friends have received. Here are a few of our favourites: 1. Electronic Singing Fish
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Ways to Keep Cool in the Summer Heat
The recent hot weather in the UK has meant that most of us not used to soaring temperatures have been desperately trying to find ways to keep cool. Having thought of not much else for the (sweltering) past week, we decided to give you a few of our best ideas.
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Unusual Summer Food: Ice Cream Flavours and Things to Grill
When the sun comes out, the stodgy food gets pushed to the back of the cupboard and fresh, light and barbecued food becomes the meal of choice. The classic burger, salad and ice creams are much loved, but we thought it might be interesting to explore some of the lesser known summer foods available. Fun Flavoured Ice Cream Everyone loves an ice cream (or a sorbet!) when the sun has got it’s hat on. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint choc and honeycomb are popular choices and it seems that flavours are becoming even more adventurous year on year. Anyone with an ice cream maker and a colourful imagination can get creative…
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Short Breaks in the UK: Summer Staycations
Getting out of the country for a holiday is wonderful, but staying in the country and exploring somewhere you’ve never been before can be just as fun and a lot cheaper! There are plenty of things to do on British soil – here are a few of our ideal UK staycations: My choice – The Seaside: Having been brought up by the seaside, I’m especially fond of a seaside break. I love the sounds, smells and sights of the sea – a refreshing sea breeze and a portion of fish and chips followed by a 99 with a flake are an ideal combination. Britain has some great beaches and even…
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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…