Embracing biodiversity: do your bit for the planet and enjoy your garden even more! This summer, it’s probably fair to say that we’ve spent more time in our gardens than we ever have. Between lockdown, with supermarkets selling out of essential food, and the UK experiencing some of the hottest days in nearly 20 years, so many of us have felt the call to grow our own […]
Five tips to get organised and save money ready for Christmas Sale shopping, booking restaurants in advance and talking to friends and family are all ways that Brits can save money and get prepared for Christmas 2020. Penny-pinching gurus from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have revealed five tips to help get ahead of the Christmas rush and save money this year. […]
The health benefits of Yoga Thinking about rolling out a mat and trying yoga? Instructor SARAH COWIE explains why a regular practice can help with a little more than bendiness… Whether it’s ‘aligning your chakras’, increasing ‘prana energy’ or chanting a round of ‘om’ and attempting to quieten the chattering mind, yoga can sound pretty daunting at […]
Five hacks for a more hygienic kitchen sink From washing our hands more often to rinsing vegetables and even disinfecting the grocery order, keeping the kitchen sinks hygienically clean has never been more of a priority. According to the Global Hygiene Council, the kitchen sink is a germ hotspot, even more so than the toilet, […]
Finding the perfect care home… When choosing for your own family, there is no such thing as a “perfect” care home. If life was perfect, a care home wouldn’t be needed. But sometimes it’s the only solution to a problem when someone can’t look after themselves. Family, home carers and friends can’t always cover the 24-hour […]
One of the many benefits of the independent school system is the sector’s independence from local authorities and government control. This means that schools can be innovative and experimental with their curriculum, which, in turn, enables them to better meet the needs of individual pupils. Independent Schools Council (ISC) schools stand out from the crowd because they offer […]
Situated on the Malvern Hills in its own 55-acre campus, The Downs Malvern is a co-educational prep school for children aged 3 – 13. Known as a pioneering, progressive preparatory school, the school is full of children filled with the excitement of learning, and the celebration of each other’s many achievements. Children can join the […]
Nine most picturesque roads to enjoy during UK staycations As hopes of foreign holidays are shelved and Brits, drivers have been urged to enjoy a good old-fashioned road trip along nine of the most picturesque UK routes this summer. Motoring experts from car leasing giant LeaseCar.uk have compiled a list of nine scenic routes across England, Northern […]
Lisa & Alana Macfarlane, Founders of The Gut Stuff, on What Gut Health is, why it’s so Important and Their Top Tips to Live the Gut Life… Please demystify what gut health is all about (it’s a hot topic thanks to its link to mental health) to help our readers understand it So, as column […]
We Caught up Harriet Forde,The BIID President Firstly, it would be great to find out more about you – what brought you to the interior design world and how long have you been involved with the BIID? My journey to becoming a designer started with a love of colour and nature as a child – […]