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Events to Enjoy this Bank Holiday Weekend

And breathe... The bank holiday weekend is finally here, which means you can finally enjoy a well deserved break, a chance to let your hair down and enjoy a few blissful days out of office. It's amazing what a difference that extra day makes, and the bank holiday weekend is the perfect opportunity to have a good time, as well as enjoy some TLC and relaxation.

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Summer Edit: Back to School Preparation

When you’re a child, this time of year is the one you dread the most. The summer holidays are coming to an end, and you’re undoubtedly about to get dragged round the shops to buy some form of school supplies, be it a new uniform, new school shoes or some new stationery that you will have inevitably lost after the first week.

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How to host the perfect barbecue

Barbecues aren’t just about burgers and hot dogs, there is so much more that goes to making a good barbecue: from different meats, to daring marinades, delicious salads to all those added extras, here is our guide to hosting the perfect barbecue. Variety   Not everyone is going to want or like the same thing, so it’s key to have variety when it comes to a barbecue. People often tend to focus on what meat they’re going to put on, and when someone asks “can I bring anything” it’s almost always sausages. So why not focus on what else you...

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Summer Edit: 10 books to add to your family's reading list this summer

Summer Edit: 10 books to add to your family's reading list this summer
It's a classic summer past-time. Whether you are sat by the pool with a holiday book in hand, relaxing on the sofa with your latest favourite read or soaking up the sun in the garden or park with a great page-turner, books can play a huge role in the summer, for every member of the family.
For children in particular, it's important to make sure your little ones continue their reading throughout the summer, to keep them engaged and to encourage their development.
So, with that in mind, we thought we'd curate a list of some of the summer's best page turners, so that each member of the family can be inspired.

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Summer Edit: How to pack for your holiday

Summer Edit: How to pack for your holiday
We have all been there: summer holiday booked, tickets printed, weather forecast checked, everything is ready… you just need to pack your suitcase. The bane of everyone’s holiday. You always tell yourself that this year will be different: you won’t overpack, you’ll only take the essentials. But, the inevitable happens, the bag won’t shut, the zip won’t close and you’ve gone over your baggage weight.
So how can you make sure this year, it doesn’t happen, that this year you’re more economical with you packing and that this year, you take the stress out of your least favourite task on the holiday to do list.

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