Top trendsetters of the weirdest fashion choices

October 21, 2023 in Fashion
line of men and women shopping

Heading out in the Nineties in a pair of blue jeans and a matching blue denim jacket was cool. Subjectively cool, yes, (you really had to be a B*Witched fan, or a Britney fan, to see it), but cool all the same. Why anyone thought adding additional denim to denim to create double-denim was a good idea, we might never know for sure. But there it was, a fashion trend everyone followed. Of course, someone had to take it too…

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Recipe: Easy Wholegrain Vegan-friendly Bread Loaf

October 20, 2023 in Lifestyle
Easy Wholegrain Vegan-friendly Bread Loaf

It’s not often I make bread so I was super excited to get the chance to make some (by hand) at a vegan cookery class I attended recently. This recipe uses wholewheat flour, is plant-based and has no oil making it a super healthy option. This recipe makes a hearty loaf which makes the perfect accompaniment for a soup, grilled cheese or as garlic bread as a side dish.

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Home Tips for a Safer Winter

October 20, 2023 in Lifestyle
house in the snow

Winter is the kind of year which people either love or hate. From one point of view, you have Christmas, time off work to see friends and family, and magical weather conditions. From the other, you have freezing temperatures, long nights, and de-icing the car in the morning! Whichever side of the argument you come down on, you will want this time of year to pass safely in your home for you and your family. And to ensure that this…

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4 Ways to Break Out Of Any Slump

October 18, 2023 in Health

We all have days when we feel demotivated and purposeless. But when every day dives into a world of inactivity — either mental or physical —, you begin to wonder if you are a passive spectator of your own life. You can’t motivate yourself to do anything. Here is the sad truth: you can’t break out of the slump just by waiting for it to pass. The longer it stays that more, the more it can affect your well-being, relationship,…

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The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas at The Orchard Dartford

October 18, 2023 in Lifestyle
The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas 2 Amelia Adams-Pearce Nigel Casey Rebecca Parker David Hayes Joanna Walters Garrett Phillips Photo Betty Zapata

The Rat Pack – Live From Las Vegas is still the coolest party in town. Direct from an acclaimed West End season, the Olivier Award-nominated The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas is to tour the UK and Ireland with a very special guest star: Ella Fitzgerald! With Stephen Triffitt as Frank Sinatra, Nigel Casey (Dean Martin) and David Hayes (Sammy Davis Jr), Nicola Emmanuelle joins the show as Ella Fitzgerald to celebrate the First Lady of Song and Queen of…

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Making the most of storage space in a small bedroom

October 17, 2023 in Home & Garden

If you’ve got a small bedroom and you’ve trimmed your ‘stuff’ down as much as possible, you may need to consider making over your storage so you can fit things in your room more comfortable. Here are some great ways to fit more storage into your bedroom without making it feel cramped. What belongs in your bedroom? While it makes sense to keep your clothes in your wardrobe, sometimes, if your wardrobe space is cramped, consider all of the seasonal…

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3 Kent Date Ideas

October 15, 2023 in Things to do

Living in the country has lots of perks; beautiful surroundings, a bustling local community, endless dog walking opportunities and plenty of country pursuits to fill up any spare time you might have. Despite the global Covid-19 crisis this year, the Great Outdoors has remained open and can make you feel invigorated and rejuvenated which is perfect for a date!  Whether you have found love via a dating agency Kent or connected over a virtual workshop or online social gathering during…

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British Rums You Need To Try

October 13, 2023 in Food & Drink
glasses of alcohol sitting on the bar

Rum, once considered an unrefined tipple for sailors and pirates, has certainly made a comeback. Whether you want to take it in a cocktail, on rocks or neat, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the vast selection of light, dark and spiced rums. For cocktails, a light rum like the Bacardi-style is a favourite. It is crisp and tart, giving your cocktail that striking taste. Dark rums, on the other hand, are characterised by intense spicy notes with big…

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How Your House is Eating Your Money

October 12, 2023 in Home & Garden

Now, more than ever, our homes are our castles… metaphorically speaking of course. They protect us from the slings and arrows of the world’s ill fortunes. They’re a place where we can relax and close the door to all of our worries. Well, most of them anyway. While we may be able to leave the stress of work and the global political and economic uncertainties of 2020 on the doorstep, we can’t always leave our money worries at home. Especially…

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