Halloween is one of the most popular holidays around the world with its popularity rising by the year. It is now the second most popular holiday in the UK and North America only being beaten by Christmas also being the second in terms of sales. It isn’t just about costumes and sweets however with many […]
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It’s coming towards mid-October, and we all know what that means, right? Halloween. And as it approaches, the nation is starting to see again some of the most famous traditions… carved pumpkins, trick or treating and fancy dress. As many people think Halloween is solely an American tradition, the carving of vegetables was actually done first at […]
Funding for Breast Cancer Research
Breast Cancer. Over 50,000 women are diagnosed with the heartbreaking illness each year in the UK. It’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and one in eight will develop it at some point in their lifetime. You can though, lower your risk of developing breast cancer by making some simple lifestyle changes such as drinking […]
Riding High with Leicester Riders
The oldest operating basketball team in the country, Leicester Riders, have been going from strength to strength these past few years. Champions of the British Basketball League two years in a row fending off basketball giants Newcastle Eagles, and then last season beating them in the playoff final. It really has been a good few years for head coach Rob Paternostro and his […]
Cupcakes, Cupcakes and more Cupcakes
Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla Icing. Sprinkles, Marshmallows or a little Cherry on Top. All ways to decorate and make the perfect cupcake. These little snacks are a worldwide phenomenon whether they appear at a British Tea Party or in an American Café these are the tastiest treats you can find. History of Cupcakes The origin of the cupcake is mixed depending on who you […]
The festival of Diwali is being celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the globe. It is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture and is celebrated every autumn with great joy and enthusiasm. Diwali which translates to festival of lights is one of the most colourful and sacred celebrations in […]
Oxfam’s Oxjam Music Festival 2017
Oxjam, the annual charity music festival held in the UK, and the largest! Is organised by the worldwide charity Oxfam. It goes to great lengths to bring you great musical entertainment in order to raise money for the charity Oxfam. Whose mission is to fight and end extreme global poverty for good. This one-day multi-venue music festival […]
Handbags are one of the most functional accessories in our wardrobes; carrying all our needed (and not so needed) items, and shielding them from the outside eyes and elements; as well as helping to complete your stylish look. From Handcrafted to mass-produced; the handbag is the ultimate commodity loved by women across the globe. […]
Birmingham celebrates Black History
October is Black History Month around the UK and 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of when it was first celebrated in the UK. Black History Month is a time to reflect on the past but also to celebrate the impact of what Black History has had in the 21st Century. Birmingham is one of the most diverse cities in the UK […]
October 2017 Campaign – Going Sober
Go Sober this October! It’s a near revolutionary, nationwide 28-day stop smoking and drinking campaign, led by Public Health England. ‘Stoptober’ was founded in October 2012 with a long-term aim to support smokers and drinkers throughout England. Many people are right to feel proud this month. Astonishingly, 1 million people a year put down their cigarettes and stop drinking […]