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We are living in uncertain times, both economically and politically. With Brexit still waiting to happen, and more governmental changes imminent, there is an impact on various aspects of our lives. One of these is the decision whether or not to move home. Many homeowners who may have been planning to move this year are […]

You can’t fail to be aware that this week has seen the state visit of President Donald Trump. Love him or loathe him, he has certainly made his presence known. But long before the President became centre stage, the word “trump” has been in common usage in the world of card playing. It means either […]

In our last article we looked at The Power of a Shower. Today we look at the other side of the debate – The Beauty of a Bath. As we saw last time, the bath versus shower debate always provokes a strong reaction! Fans of baths claim that not only is lying a bath one […]

If you ever need a good topic for dinner party conversation then ask people whether they prefer a bath or a shower. Light the blue touch paper and watch the conversational flames light up! The bath versus shower debate is always an ongoing one. There are advantages and disadvantages to each and – whilst many […]

So we are now into the triple Bank Holiday Season! Hot on the heels of the long Easter weekend it will be May Day next weekend then of course the Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May. Many of us choose to spend time at home over Bank Holiday weekends, rather than face the […]

Easter is fast approaching and many of us will be making plans to meet up with family and friends over the first Bank Holiday weekend of the year. The weather forecast is looking good, and it really does feel as if winter is behind us and spring is here to stay. If you are hosting […]

So today is Mother’s Day – or Mothering Sunday as it is traditionally known. This is the day when children (of all ages!) give a special thank you to their mothers for all they have done for them over however many years they have been alive. So first and foremost, Happy Mother’s Day from all […]

Spring is here! Now we have the lighter nights and milder temperatures there are no excuses: it’s time to get your house in order. When you think about it, the concept of spring cleaning is rather illogical. Many of us don’t really feel like going anywhere much over winter. We go to work in the […]

If 2019 were a leap year then tomorrow would be February 29th. But instead we move straight to March 1st. Which means, in effect, that we have lost a whole day this year! Add to that the fact that the clocks spring forward at the end of March and there goes another hour into infinity. […]

So here we go again! The annual day when everyone feels obliged to express their love with cheesy cards, predictable gifts and overpriced restaurant meals. The annoying thing is that despite using all the above adjectives it is so easy to get swept into the hype and do it anyway. It seems antisocial not to, […]