Reading has become a cultural hotspot in recent years, and with it being so close to the capital there’s no shortage of things to do in your spare time. However, some days out are a cut above the rest, much like the 6 options we have chosen below. Delve into our selections and treat yourself to an unforgettable day out…
If you are the proud owner of a VW campervan, spring is the time of year when your thoughts are bound to be turning to future adventures that you and your van will be experiencing over the next few months. However, unless you are a year-round traveller, your VW campervan will have been in hibernation for the winter months, gathering…
I can’t remember the last time I watched ‘normal’ TV, as opposed to streaming something on one of the three subscription services we use. When I try and explain to my kids how different things are for them they just can’t understand that when I was little there were only 4 TV channels, with kids TV on from 3-5 each…
So I sort of wish I’d published this two weeks ago, when I was a whole stone less than when I started Weight Watchers five weeks prior to that. But after a weekend of indulgence over the bank holiday and general laziness since then, I’ve put some back on! I have however decided to get going with the running again as…
Picture Source Every house becomes a little worn-out eventually. Of course, you want your household to look “lived in” – that’s part of what makes it feel homely and cosy. But there comes a point at which cosiness starts to feel like messiness. There comes a point at which that vintage chair simply starts to look old and neglected.…
[image credit] With Summer now here, we’re all likely to be basking in the wave of optimism the warmer weather brings with it. Whilst now is a great time to be focused on your garden and conservatory in order to prepare for all those exciting garden parties, water fights, picnics, and even cuddling up under under the night sky to…
Yesterday Athena turned five! Five whole years of being a parent, isn’t that insane! We had a big birthday party for her on Saturday, with about 32 kids being entertained by Ariel, who sang and danced and played games with the kids and generally kept them entertained for two hours! I normally do a written interview with her on her…
I love living on the South Coast, it’s great to live and great to visit too! I’ve picked three cities on the South Coast that you really should come and see! Bournemouth Whats the vibe? A cosmopolitan, busy coastal city. What do do in the city With seven miles of sandy beaches there is a lot of relaxing to be…
There are many reasons you find yourself in need of a watch repair, from simple battery replacement to more extensive refurbishments and repairs of complex timepieces. Choosing a competent watchmaker to repair your precious timepiece isn’t as easy as you might think, especially if you have a particularly rare and expensive brand of watch, such as an antique pocket watch.…
Sam is on the hunt for new clothes, he says he’s fed up with wearing slogan T shirts with geeky things on (most of his T’s came from a subscription box that arrived every month with a T shirt, some pins and other random geeky stuff he never really use – so I’m quite pleased he’s stopped getting them!) and…
You know you’ve hit peak ‘adulthood’ when the opportunity to review cleaning chemicals and a carpet cleaner get you more excited than you thought it would. This is what happened to me when local company Rug Doctor got in touch, they’re based in Worthing but their snazzy machines ship all over the world! They wanted me to put their range…
Since we redecorated the living room I’ve been on the hunt for more storage and a few other bits, so we can get rid of the units that don’t go with the new decor. Currently we have a large pile of wicker crates full of toys and other bits in a little alcove under a window, and I really want…