30 July 2010
The countdown has begun to The Edible Garden Show – the first-ever national event dedicated exclusively to ‘Grow Your Own’ fruit and vegetables. People wishing to visit this must-see event can take advantage of specially discounted tickets if they book now.
29 July 2010
The public is being asked to help track the UK's butterfly populations as conservationists warn many native species are in serious decline. The online Big Butterfly Count survey aims to get a better understanding of which species are in need of most help.
28 July 2010
To celebrate the release of the film Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, (unleashed in 3D on August 6th), Direct Line are hosting a competition to give away lots of related goodies including a family holiday to Los Angeles with an exclusive tour of the Warner Brothers Studio!
27 July 2010
When my Turkish boss taught me how to cook this many years ago, he told me that when they cook it at home in Turkey they dig a big pit, put a whole lamb in it, and leave it to cook in its own juices for an entire day.
26 July 2010
The creation of new freshwater ponds in Britian is having a positive impact on wildlife, the Environment Agency says. The regulator is involved in charity Pond Conservation's plan to replace or restore the 500,000 ponds said to have been lost in the past century.
23 July 2010
A recent visit to stay with friends in Llanelli in South West Wales prompted an idea to produce a series of articles featuring towns around the UK that would be of particular interest to those of us in our Third Age. Unsurprisingly given our love of the town and the area in general, Llanelli has become the first such town to be featured in our 'Around the UK' series of articles.
22 July 2010
As women age, many changes occur within the body and the mind. Generally, from the late 40s, hormones begin to fluctuate as the menopause begins, bodily hair growth increases, the skin loses elasticity creating wrinkles and muscles begin to lose tone.
20 July 2010
When baking your own bread is this simple and tastes so good, why wouldn't you want to make your own? The hardest part is stopping yourself from eating it! You'll just need: 1lb (5oog) Wessex Mill French Bread Flour, 1/2 pint (275ml) hand-hot water, 1 teaspoon of Quick Yeast (Fresh Yeast if it is available), 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of salt.
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