Dare to engage in battle? Currently home to James Saunders Watson and his family, Rockingham Castle is a truly spectacular place which the public are lucky enough to be able to experience. James explains, “This remarkable castle, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror, has been my family’s home for 450 years. Prior …
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Continue readingCelebrate International Day of Friendship with your best ones Friendships help our lives have purpose and meaning. Research has shown that having strong friendships can allow us to live longer, be happier and lead healthier lives. When you are younger, your family are your first port of call for advice and care. As we …
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Continue readingHow to beat the July heat Heat and humidity aren’t your best friends when it comes to creating a flawless make-up look. Panda eyes from mascara tracks making their way slowly down your cheeks, oily skin where your foundation has become smudged and is now offering a patchwork effect rather than coverage. Combine this …
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Continue readingAs we approach another British Summer, attention will inevitably turn to occupying the kids throughout the school holidays We know how hard it can be to continue to entertain them, so take a look at our list of recommended activities to get them excited, without having to leave your home. Get Creative If …
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Continue readingProjects your Kids can help with Completing a task together is a great chance to bond with your kids and the sense of accomplishment you will both feel when you have created something together is unbeatable. Getting kids involved with small scale DIY, or the newly named DIT, projects will build up a bank …
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Continue readingEasy Decluttering Tips Clutter can easily build-up. The unopened post by the front door. The shoes which seem to be littered in every room of the house. The items you use all the time which never seem to find a home. Living in a space which seems ‘full’ or ‘busy’ means it can be …
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Continue readingRutland Water Parkrun Returns For some people the return of the Rutland Water Parkrun this Saturday will not mean much. For others, you have been checking the Facebook page and website for updates daily, scouring the list of newly approved Parkruns in eager anticipation of your local run joining the list, reading that ‘not …
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Continue readingStop them in their tracks and make the most of the longer daylight hours Summertime means our days seem longer. We are blessed with more sunlight. This means more serotonin (a key hormone in stabilising our moods and making us feel happy) and less melatonin (a hormone which signals our bodies to go to …
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Continue readingChoosing Sustainable Garden Furniture Gorgeous garden furniture is on the ‘to-buy’ list of many this summer. Choosing sustainable furniture allows you to purchase the perfect outdoor set guilt-free. Material selection is key. Your furniture needs to be durable, non-toxic and able to withstand both high and low temperatures. Wood is one of the best …
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Continue readingWithout breaking the bank The summer holidays are rapidly approaching signalling seemingly endless hours in which our kids need to be entertained, educated and engaged. Panic! This is sure to be expensive right? Wrong! The most important thing you can give your children is your time and attention. There are plenty of ways you …
Continue readingRe-discover Forgotten Board Games Have you heard of Chaturanga? No? How about chess? Chaturanga is the original name for the now infamous board game: chess. Invented in India in the fifth century, chess is one of the oldest games that is still popular today with over 605 million adults across the globe regularly indulging …
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Continue readingStarter, Main and Dessert all prepared by the kids – what could possibly go wrong? Teaching your children to cook can be a slightly daunting experience. Letting them loose with knives and hot ovens seems a recipe set for disaster so why bother? The time invested in teaching your children to cook is definitely …
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Continue readingLess of the emojis, more of the real-world interaction Saturday 17th July may mark World Emoji Day 2021 but this year challenge yourself to rely less upon communication via emoji and reconnect with family and friends in real life. Over the past year or so, communicating through screens has become more the norm than …
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