Ilkeston is a small, friendly, miners town in the South of Derbyshire, but what really brings the people together every year, is their wonderful Charter Fair. The Ilkeston Charter Fair has been a running celebration of the town for over 700 years! During the stretch of a week, the Town Centre is filled with screams of […]
It’s Mini Golf Day!
There are so many things in life where someone has thought; ‘this is great but do you know what would make it even better? Let’s make it smaller’. Chocolate eggs, for example. You really can’t beat a bag of mini eggs. People have also done it with bottles of prosecco, with suitcases, and with things […]
Now that we’ve all gone into food-related hibernation for the winter (ain’t nobody going to be seeing those summer bodies now), it’s time to stock up on the comfort foods and big tins of chocolates that get passed around all Christmas. But no matter which brand of chocolates it is, there’s always the sad, left […]
Punch Day – What’s It All About?
While you’d be forgiven for thinking this national unofficial holiday is dedicated to something you do in a boxing ring or a stationery tool you use to make holes in things, Punch Day on September 20 is actually all about the delicious, fruit-filled drink known as punch. You may think of it as mainly an […]
Leicester Beer Week – What’s On & Where!
I hope you’re all as excited as I am about the upcoming Leicester Beer Week. Don’t fret, it’s only another few days to wait, and wow, are there some exciting events planned for it. So make sure you are in Leicester from 20th to 30th September, with cash in your pockets and wearing your drinking […]
Cured meats have traditionally been viewed as a European product, however, British Charcuterie producers are finally getting in on the action. There are now over 200 of them scattered across the country, many producing world-class products. You can even study Charcuterie at The School of Artisan Food based in Nottinghamshire. As September 7 is “Salami […]
Who wants to Snuzzle a Snizl Bear?
For those of you who don’t know: A Snuzzle is a cross between a snuggle and a nuzzle. And on September 9th, we will all be celebrating Teddy Bear Day, because we all love teddy bears, right! Well here at Snizl, we love teddy bears so much we decided to create our very own Snizl […]
Hats that add Style to Everyone’s Look!
The right hat can totally transform your outfit into awesome. They are a fun, eccentric accessory that completes your look. September 15 is “Make a Hat Day”, the perfect time to bring out your creative flair and create a unique beautiful hat. Unless of course, you’re a little like me, lacking in creative flair and […]
A Love of Reading
National read a book day is on the 6th September, and to me, this is probably one of the most important days on earth! (besides pancake day) Why? Because reading is like breathing! 7 billion people do it constantly, almost every second, every day of our lives. But now, it’s rare to find a true […]
Welcome to #MondayMadness Competitions, where the prizes are a tad different, quirky, and a little “off the wall” If you haven’t already heard about Snizl’s #MondayMadness Competitions, you can read all about it here Here’s a list of all the Monday Madness Competitions we have launched to date; so if you haven’t already entered them, […]