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Avery Healthcare has delivered over 1,500 cakes to charities that provide comfort and support to vulnerable people facing homelessness and isolation across the UK. This generous donation was part of Cake4Kindness Day, an annual event organised by the charity Cake4Kindness, held on Thursday 21st November. The initiative brings communities together to bake and share cakes, helping alleviate social isolation and support local charities. Avery care homes across the country united in a nationwide effort to spread kindness, donating baked goods to charities such as The Salvation Army, Homeless Street Angels, The Good Shepherd Hospice, The Light Project, The Purfleet Trust…

Christmas is full of festive traditions, from leaving milk out for Father Christmas and a carrot for the reindeer, to sprinkling ‘reindeer food’ to guide Father Christmas’s sleigh to your home on Christmas Eve.  However, did you know that sprinkling certain reindeer food in your garden doesn’t only guide Father Christmas to your house, but also PESTS! Expert warns against using OATS as Reindeer Food this Christmas Oats are commonly the main ingredient in reindeer food recipes, however, sprinkling oats in your garden can attract pests, such as rats to your garden. Grains, such as oats, wheat and rice are…

Sauce Shop®, the UK’s favourite craft condiments brand launches another two bold limited-edition flavours: Brussels Sprout Kimchi Hot Sauce and Spiced Cranberry Hot Honey. These new creations bring a playful, flavourful twist on typical festive flavours. Sauce Shop® X Aldi Brussels Sprout Kimchi Hot Sauce is a bold and tangy savoury blend that reimagines the classic sprout with a Korean-inspired twist. The secret to Sauce Shop’s range of tasty hot sauces is their signature fermented chillies – taking perfectly ripened chillies, salting them and ageing them for 2-4 weeks for layers of flavour. For their latest creation, they’ve taken things a step further, fermenting…

As we look ahead to 2025, those looking to discover a new destination should head to Muscat – named as one of 2025’s best places to visit by Condé Nast Traveller – which offers the perfect blend of adventure, culture and wellness. Located in the secluded cove of Bandar Jissah, against the backdrop of the Al Hajar Mountains, Jumeirah Muscat Bay is the perfect base for exploring the dramatic landscapes that surround this charming city. Take part in the ultimate physical challenge…  From 10 to 11 January 2025, Jumeirah Muscat Bay will be hosting Omswim 3.2, a unique open-water swimming competition that will feature…

The squadra’s dropped anchor, and we’re almost ready to pull back the curtain on our first restaurant in the UK’s second city… La Bellezza! Nestled in the grand Chamberlain Square of Birmingham, there was no more fitting a spot for this haven to long-lost romance and well-loved Italian prodotti than a city renowned for its foodie devotion.   Creak open the timber door, peek past the seven-metre-long tapestry curtains, and let La Bellezza whisk you away to a romantically wild courtyard in Perugia. Welcome to our hallowed theatre to food, bedecked floor to ceiling with ancient Italian artefacts, over 5,000 vintage bottles…

Interior lighting experts at Pooky have revealed 5 easy ways to make your space look 10x bigger just in time for the hosting season.  Christmas is just around the corner and with it the prospect of hosting loved ones in celebration of the season. Whether you’re welcoming friends and family to your home for dinners and drinks or just gathering around the TV for the Gavin and Stacy Christmas Special, the kitchen is often at the heart of any home gathering. The looming hosting season has many homeowners and renters looking towards fast-tracking their home improvement plans to put their…

Preparing for retirement is among the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Understanding what it takes to make you financially secure for your later years will help simplify the process of good planning, knowing the rules and making wise and informed decisions. With so much to consider, it is difficult to know where to start, but advice from a pension adviser in Oxford can put you on the right path to creating a satisfactory retirement plan. Tailored Pension Advice Each person’s retirement goals are different, as is their financial situation. This is why you must get some advice. Local pension…

A new study has uncovered which of the most searched-for city breaks in Europe and the U.S. have the worst air quality Paris takes the top spot, having the worst air quality score and the most searches for city breaks Chicago takes second place while Benidorm takes third, with 101,775 average monthly city break searches despite its poor air quality score  Experts reveal how pollution can affect your health and how those visiting cities can protect themselves A new study has revealed which popular U.S. and European city breaks can affect your health. Experts at QR Code Generator analysed global Google search data…

As summer heats up, protecting and nourishing your skin is essential, especially with a predicted heatwave in the next couple of weeks.   With this in mind, experts at beauty and wellness marketplace Fresha have shared their top tips for maintaining healthy skin during the sunnier months.   Always protect your skin from the sun   This is arguably the most important tip on the list, and if it’s not already incorporated into your daily skincare routine, make sure it is this season. It’s recommended to apply a high SPF, such as SPF 30 or 50, after you cleanse but before you…

In the ever-evolving world of beauty, nail art has taken centre stage as a vibrant form of self-expression. With a recent surge in popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the nail trends of 2024 are more captivating than ever. Fresh research from beauty and wellness marketplace Fresha reveals the top ten nail trends that have captured the hearts and hands of enthusiasts worldwide. Long Nails: A Statement of Elegance Topping the list with an impressive 11,287,446 combined views and posts on TikTok and Instagram, long nails have emerged as the most popular trend of 2024. This marks a…