How to successfully change your eating habits
By Dr Bunmi Aboaba, Food Addiction Coach Do certain situations, feelings, moods or times of day prompt you to overeat? If so, it is likely you are being triggered. Triggers are habitual and operate unconsciously and will have you reaching for food, even when you’re not hungry, to satisfy an unmet need. If you want
The Real Greek
Available now, The Real Greek, the UK’s only group of authentic Greek restaurants, will be serving its Christmas menu, featuring a range of Aegean classics to celebrate throughout the festive period. Whether celebrating the office Christmas party with colleagues, or enjoying an intimate dinner with close friends or family, The Real Greek’s festive menu is
Big Brand Toys in Plentiful Supply at online Retailers
Big brands are in plentiful supply at toysandbears.com and steiffteddybears.co.uk Steiff, Barbie and Disney all in stock and available, Christmas highlights below. Steiff Disney Belle, 500 worldwide £1,199.00 Steiff Paddington & Aunt Lucy Set, limited 2000 worldwide £225 Steiff Pendant Keyring from Harry Potter £29.99. Steiff Studio Bambi 1m tall, handmade, £1800 Steiff Disney Winnie the
Win Win with Deliveroo
Deliveroo and BGT’s Kojo Anim Launch Christmas Crackers That Will Help to Crack Hunger for UK Families in Need Deliveroo (Full Life campaign) has teamed up with Britain’s Got Talent finalist and funnyman Kojo Anim, to launch a special range of charity Christmas crackers called ‘Crackers Cracking Hunger’, to help provide crucial meals for families
Tastily Meals New Indian-food
Tastily, the fresh, pre-made meal subscription service, has teamed up with healthy, Indian-food delivery service Atcha , to add two new, chef-made South Asian dishes to its menu. Tastily produces the next-generation of meals for a modern, food-focused consumer short on time. Unlike traditional ready meals, Tastily’s are free from artificial ingredients, preservatives or refined
Keeping Christmas eating under control
By Dr Bunmi Aboaba, Food Addiction Coach Christmas is a favourite time of the year for many people. But for some, it’s the time of the year when it’s easiest to give in to temptation. Overeating can cause diabetes, arthritis, chronic inflammation, fibromyalgia and mental health problems and this is adding to the pressure on
DK Christmas Gift Guide
I use to buy DK books for my children over 35 years ago. You could always rely that they were beautifully created and illustrated. It’s not surprising that DK books are award-winning and best-sellers. The children’s books appeal to kids of all ages. Their factual kids’ books are inspiring and encourage children be curious. The
Halloween Half Term Fun at Hatfield House
Expect spine-tingling interactive experiences, supernatural and creepy characters, a spooky disco and pimp-a-pumpkin fun This Half Term the grounds of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire will be transformed into a giant playground of Halloween fun and hair-raising adventure between Thursday 28th – Sunday 31st October. Designed to capture the imagination of kids and families, little monsters,
The National Lottery launches ‘Days Out’, offering £25 off trips to top attractions and experiences across the UK
The National Lottery is inspiring the nation to have fun days out this autumn, by offering money off hundreds of attractions and experiences across the UK £8 Million worth of ‘Days Out’ vouchers will be available from 8th October granting National Lottery players up to £25 off tickets to participating venues on the VisitBritain Shop
The New Forest
The New Forest is probably one of THE most dog friendly areas in the country. Home to the largest remaining wildwoods in Western Europe. Famous for its abundant wildlife set in 220 square miles of wooded copses and acre upon acre of heathland where dogs can romp and play – not forgetting 40 miles of
GET DOWN WITH THE KIDS AT DOWN HALL
The kids are back at school, but Half Term is firmly on the horizon, and Mums and Dads looking for a break that also entertains the kids need look no further than luxury Essex country house hotel, spa and estate Down Hall and its Adventure Camp with the UK’s leading creative kids party and event planners, Sharky & George. What’s more, the
A full day of family fun at The O2 this half term
October half term is nearly upon us, along with the inevitable quest for days out and activities that keep both the kids and adults entertained. With over 30 bars and restaurants, a climbing experience with Up at The O2, shopping at Icon Outlet, the latest blockbusters at Cineworld, and interactive experiences including TOCA Social and
Horses and the Mental Health
Horses and the Mental Health lessons you can practice at home By Emma Hutchison, HorseBack UK Horses are part of childhood, whether it’s My Little Pony, Black Beauty or the Wonky Donkey. In addition to providing tons of fun, these wonderful animals can teach us so much as we grow towards adulthood. But if you
SweetDreamers
Ewan the dream sheep, has launched a brand new, utterly adorable sleeping bag, or should we say sheeping bag! The highly anticipated arrival from SweetDreamers promises to be both super soft and super snug, and with an all-over print featuring ewan’s friendly face, this is undoubtedly one of the cutest sleeping bags ever! The classic
Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools
Every part of the jigsaw counts! We often hear the expression ‘every child counts’, but what does this actually mean? At Jigsaw, they recognise that children have different qualities that should be nurtured and developed in a safe environment with fun and friendship at the forefront. With a high volume of talent shows on TV
Oxford College launches new scholarship for Black British students
New College Oxford has launched a new scholarship for economically disadvantaged Black British students at Oxford University. The Robert Allen Perkins Scholarship is open to applicants that both identify as Black British and qualify for an Oxford Bursary – having a household income of under £42,875 – and have already made a successful application to
Leeds Castle Concert
Leeds Castle, Penfold Hill (B2163), Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RG leedscastleconcert.co.uk Saturday 4th September 2021 4pm gates open, programme starts at 5pm 7.20 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra royalphilharmonicorchestra on stage 10pm Firework finale. Background music to 11.30pm The iconic concert returns to Leeds Castle Purchase your tickets here. Award-winning law firm Brachers have been Headline Sponsor of the Leeds Castle Concert for the last
Tips on preparing for a healthy return to your studies
By Health and Wellbeing Expert Stephanie Taylor of StressNoMore After six-plus weeks off your studies, returning to a life behind the books might seem like the least desirable way to spend your time. Not least, after a turbulent year consisting of virtual learning away from the classroom, which removed the social benefits of interacting with
Hilton Petting Zoo
The design-led hotel Hilton London Bankside will be hosting a Pop-Up Bunny & Chick Petting Zoo on Sunday 29th August to celebrate the end of the summer holidays. The Petting Zoo is free to attend for those staying at the hotel, brunching at Hilton London Bankside’s neighbourhood eatery, OXBO Bankside or dining at its Distillery