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December 13, 2016

Last Minute Foodie Christmas Gifts

Without us really noticing, we appear to have found ourselves in the middle of December and Christmas is a mere few sleeps away. If you're like us and you've left everything to the last minute, check out this guide to last minute foodie Christmas gifts for the food fanatics in your life.

November 28, 2016

Alternative Advent Calendars for Christmas 2016

With December fast approaching, there's no denying that Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it's almost time to start the festive countdown.

November 14, 2016

8 Winter Warmers to Keep You Cosy

To paraphrase a rather popular US TV show, winter is here. Some parts of the country have been treated to a blanket of snow this week, while the country's capital has noticed a sharp decline in the previously balmy temperatures of September and October.

October 31, 2016

Bonfire Night: Gunpowder, Treason and…shots?

The clocks went back this weekend, which can mean only one thing. Winter is upon us, and with it comes all of our favourite reasons to celebrate. Today, it's Halloween, it'll be Christmas before you know it but next week, it's the only quintessentially British celebration we can think of that openly celebrates a criminal and a failed treason attempt.

October 19, 2016

11 Ways to Make your Wedding Reception Better than Everyone Else’s

Look. Let's be honest. While weddings are all about celebrating love, unity and getting all of your favourite people in one place, it's also a great opportunity to show your friends and family just how good you are at throwing a party.

October 3, 2016

Cocktail History: Shaken, Not Stirred

Ask anyone and we're pretty sure they'll tell you that they believe the cocktail originated overseas in the old US of A but research tells us this isn't actually the case.

September 21, 2016

How to: Make Your Office Party Memorable without Having to Snog the Boss

Even with the best of intentions, office Christmas parties can become a bit stale. In some workplaces, employees dread them, while others look forward to a night on the tiles....

September 12, 2016

Why You’re Lucky to Have a September Birthday

While many bemoan the end of August as the dwindling of the summer weather, we love September and the fact that it brings with it the early days of autumn

September 2, 2016

It’s time to mention the ‘C’ word again…

Yes, we know it's only just September, but the festive season will be here before you know it. We’ll be the first to admit that mentioning the c-word at this point...