Activities

It’s that special time of year when even the hardest of hearts can find their romantic side. Many feel that Valentine’s Day is simply a commercialised holiday, which pressures people into buying cards and gifts for their beloved. Although we can understand the opinion, we also think that any day which celebrates love shouldn’t be … Read more

We love travelling to bucket list destinations, but we also enjoy those thrill-seeking activities closer to home which really get your blood pumping. You can imagine our delight when we received a Silverstone single seater experience as a birthday gift. Having watched many motor sports from an early age and attended racing events, like most … Read more

If you’re anything like us then you’ll love a good boogie, it provides such a joyful experience and allows people to escape from the stresses of their everyday life. Dance is a wonderful form of expression and social connection, so we were intrigued when we heard about silent discos because the term seemed to be … Read more

For most of us, being kind to someone else is a natural thing to do, especially if we see someone in need. Whether you’re the person carrying out the kind act, or the receiver, there’s a burst of endorphins which gives you a moment of positivity and optimism. We all know that any act of … Read more

As the clock strikes midnight, many of us are eager to begin a fresh year and focus on creating new goals and memories over the next 365 days. The first of January is the ideal time to sit down and contemplate what it is you want in life and whether the last year provided you … Read more

It’s your special day, and yet you’re feeling a little deflated because you’re not sure how to celebrate. Birthdays are tricky, some people love them whilst others hate them and dread the yearly existential crisis they bring. We will admit that in the past we have been quite negative about birthdays, simply seeing them as … Read more

You’ll find that winter generally isn’t a popular season, mainly because the temperature drops and the dark nights creep in earlier. As the warm summer memories fade away, we can find ourselves grabbing blankets, hibernating on the couch, and wishing the days away until Spring appears. But instead of hiding yourself away, the winter season … Read more

For most people the joy of pumpkin carving is a treasured childhood memory, but would you believe that not everyone has fulfilled this fun Halloween activity. As we venture into our fourth decade, we realised that there were lots of traditions we were yet to do and so as always, we added them to our … Read more

Autumn is an exciting time of year because although the days get shorter and colder, there are so many special events to look forward to. Whether it’s Halloween, Bonfire Night or picking your very own pumpkin to carve, there is plenty to do as you begin to wrap up and watch the brightly coloured leaves … Read more

Our love of the jigsaw puzzle came out of nowhere, with our original intention to was simply start a new hobby together and spend less time staring at screens. We borrowed a 500-piece Wasgij and although at times it was frustrating, there is pure joy when you find the right pieces and connect big chunks … Read more