Planning for Christmas: Quality Hotel Elms
Our work tribe holds an integral place in our lives. An Ernst and Young survey found that one third of people get their greatest sense of belonging at work, second only to their own home. Joining together for celebrations plays an important role in promoting harmony, and the ‘Christmas do’ is the big […]
Creative cooking: Riverside Kitchen
If you are looking to entertain work colleagues or clients in the lead up to Christmas, why not step away from the usual options and treat them to a fun, interactive and memorable cooking event at Riverside Kitchen. The Riverside team offers great options for large groups that will have everyone cooking and […]
High tea: Penny Black Victorian Tearooms
If there is one way to celebrate in style that suits everyone from age two to 102, it’s a High Tea. Tiers of gorgeous sandwiches, baked treats both savoury and sweet, all beautifully presented and served. To drink is the finest tea, coffee, or a glass of party time prosecco, juice, or soft […]
Contain yourself: Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Cafe
Whether you have a large country garden, or a modest patio, pots and baskets offer you masses of growing prospects. Growing plants in containers is easy, and it creates instant and changeable displays right outside your back door. If there is length and perspective to your garden, one large bright pot placed at […]
Craft your own gifts
Many of you will be familiar with Cricut crafting machines. The range of available accessories allows you to personalise gifts for friends and family. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott checks out three of them. Back in February this year I reviewed the Cricut Maker 3, the precise card, paper and vinyl cutting machine […]
Get in the garden
September is a time to spring clean the garden as well as the house. Sunshine and showers bring new life, growth and tasks in flower and vegetable gardens, so break out the tools, the seeds and the secateurs. This month and next are ideal times to start feeding lawns, re-pot container plants, plant […]
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