Something For The Weekend

Posted on: May 11th, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The lack of spring weather has been a bit of an issue lately, from washouts to ‘June winters’, so for most of us our plans are on hold. Do we dare think about the weekend – in case it might bring on the monsoon!

 

In fact even Prince Charles is telling us to bring our brollies!

 

 

If you’re braving it and planning a spot of shopping

Home or Away? Holiday showdown!

Posted on: May 11th, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The number of people opting for ‘staycations’ has been rising for the last few years because most UK citizens are facing increasing costs. Holidaymakers are choosing to tighten their purse strings by skipping on the trip to France or Spain and instead opting for Scotland or Wales, proving that you can have a fantastic holiday at home. But holidays abroad don’t need to be expensive either if you’re clever!

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Staycation: why go abroad?!

Posted on: May 10th, 2012 by Guest Blogger

It’s an exciting year to be in England. There’s the Golden Jubilee AND the Olympics – so why on earth would you want to spend the summer elsewhere? After all, 2012 is London’s year! There is no time like right now to plan that holiday right at home.

 

In fact it looks like the rest of the world is joining us. Let’s look at what’s coming to the seven …

Our Olympic Announcement!

Posted on: May 9th, 2012 by Guest Blogger

With less than 80 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics Games everyone is getting ready for that sprint to the finish line, but can London compete with the Beijing 2008 Olympics?

 

Compared to the Beijing Olympics the London Olympics are certainly pricey. The Beijing tickets cost around a tenth of the minimum price for London, but organisers have explained that local income rates in China are much

Sunshine or washout – has weather stopped the festival trend?

Posted on: May 8th, 2012 by Guest Blogger

There has been talk for a while now that the UK’s music festivals are in decline. Over thirty festivals were cancelled last year, and so far this year Sonisphere, Big Chill, and Oxegen.

 

Add to that the fact that this year the Glastonbury fields are ‘resting’! Some blame the potential bad weather (but this is the UK so bad weather is part of the package, surely?). …

May the fourth be with you

Posted on: May 4th, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Star Wars fans around the world will be celebrating the iconic films on May 4th, which has been dubbed ‘Star Wars Day’ because of the infamous pun ‘may the fourth be with you’, although the original film Star Wars: A New Hope premiered on May 25th 1977.

Last year saw fans all over the world stage movie marathons at home, wage impromptu light-sabre fights and 900 UK fans headed to

Guest Post from HQhair.com: Have a beauty filled bank holiday weekend

Posted on: May 4th, 2012 by Guest Blogger

HQhair.com is the leading destination for beauty and what a treat they have in store this bank holiday weekend.

Just launched, NARS Summer 12 Collection. Created by the founder & creative director Francois Nars, Francois continues to build into each and every collection his passions and interests, showing no boundaries. Each and every item of the collection represent Francois’ various pursuits and interests, each item having an emotional attachment to …

How to avoid tanning tragedy!

Posted on: May 3rd, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Winter is over and although the sun might not quite be shining yet it’s definitely time to start thinking about your summer tan. You can treat your pale complexion to a golden-brown tan, quickly and easily with great tanning products rather than lying outside in the garden and hoping that the sun will shine, or baking yourself at the tanning salon. But does staying indoors and slathering on the tanning …

Quest for the perfect shave

Posted on: May 2nd, 2012 by MrPromo

Every morning, when you drag your razor along your flesh- you strive for that perfect shave; be it your legs, your face or anywhere else! But more often than not you find soreness, redness and itching when you wanted the baby softness that has become synonymous with shaving perfection, so what is it we are doing wrong?

 

Well, we’ve decided that enough is enough! After many attempts to get

The run-down on jogging

Posted on: May 1st, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Ask a group of runners why they run and you’ll get plenty of different answers. But people’s reasons for loving to run fall into the same categories each time: weight loss and health.

 

Weight loss is usually the main reason why people choose to start running. It’s an extremely efficient way to burn calories, so you’re sure to shed those extra pounds. Running also builds muscle and increases your …

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