Sadly Crufts Dog Show has been cancelled this year in 2020. It’s only ever been stopped by World Wars before and it’s hoped that it will be back next year bigger and better than before. The creator of the Show was one Charles Cruft. He was the manager of a Dog Biscuit factory and saw […]
From the new growth of lush green grass to the birth of the first gorgeous, cute and cuddly baby lambs, the Spring season brings with it the hope of new beginnings. March the first heralds the first day of this season of Spring and it continues until the thirty first of May. Summer is next […]
Recent years have seen an increase in people turning away from alcohol. With driving forces like dry January, and Stop-tober, the younger generation is leading the way in the sober revolution. Whether you are sober curious and want to reduce your alcohol intake, or you are cutting out the booze altogether either long or short […]
Since the human race began, people have been asking the ultimate question – what happens when we die? Of course, this is something that nobody can actually answer, as we cannot question the dead. As civilisation has marched on, people have devised many ways to avoid death and the ageing process, new innovative treatments such […]
Leicestershire, an old English county that you can find as far back as the Domesday book is rich in heritage and history. Its history has shaped the counties’ identity – here are a few facts about Leicestershire that you may not have known… The River Soar was Once Pink – When the region was the […]
Despite their extremely colourful appearance you really would not want to mess with a member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard or Swiss Guard for short. They are the elite bodyguards to the Pope and the protectors of the tiny state of the Vatican City. Be under no illusions, they may wear a uniform that looks […]
In terms of interior decorating, do you know what a ceiling rose is? Despite there being many places to position lighting in the modern home, the most popular and convenient place to install the main lighting is at the centre of the ceiling. Since Victorian times, homeowners favour central pendant lights. Of course, all the […]
The atmosphere, celebrating with friends and family and then there’s the brides dress everyone looks forward to seeing! Suddenly it dawns on you that you need to find an outfit to wear and that, as we all know, is a huge task. Image Credit There’s so much to consider when choosing your outfit; the venue, […]
Typically minimal and functional, Scandinavian style has been creating waves since it began early in the 20th century. Today, Nordic nations are still coming out with influential new design ideas. Here are some up-to-the-minute Scandinavian interior trends to copy. Image Credit 1 Decorative storage In keeping with the functionality of Scandinavian design, aesthetic storage pieces […]
Get into a London Black Taxi cab and you’re bound to get this kind of experience “Cor Blimey Guvnor where do you wanna go then? I can’t go sarf (south) of the river this time of night”. This would be true if you’d stepped into a stereotypical cab, but you are quite likely to find […]
