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Four Things to Do this Bank Holiday Weekend
The August bank holiday weekend has almost arrived! Over the next few days, couples, families and groups of friends will be flocking all over the country to enjoy some well-earned fun in the sun. But if you are stuck for things to do this bank holiday weekend, here are four suggestions that may take your fancy… Notting Hill Carnival
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Experience Days – Postcard from Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens – sometimes words aren’t necessary. Take a pictorial wander with us on our special Red Letter Day with Charlie Dimmock at The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.
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Short Breaks: Things to Do in the New Forest, Hampshire
The New Forest National Park in Hampshire is a brilliant place to go for short breaks or a day trip. There are so many things to see and do in this historic area, so here are some fun facts and a few activities to try if you’re heading down for a visit.
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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…
