RHS Malvern Spring Festival Green fingers 2017-04-14 11:55:17 About RHS Malvern Spring Festival RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2017 takes place from Thursday 11 May until Sunday 14 May. One of the first major RHS shows of the year, RHS Malvern Spring Festival opens the door into the summer season. Renowned for showcasing the latest trends in garden design, plants and innovation, visitors can also expect RHS Gold medal winning show gardens and displays and a plethora of nurseries from the UK and abroad. In 2014, an enhanced food...Read more
RHS Flower Show Cardiff: 7 – 9 April 2017 Green fingers 2017-04-04 21:07:27 RHS Flower Show Cardiff: The Year of the Legends 7 – 9 April 2017 The annually anticipated floral spectacular, RHS Flower Show Cardiff will return to the city this April, embracing Wales’ Year of Legends, 2017 with a host of themed gardens and features to spark the imagination. The Flower Show – which is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in partnership with Cardiff Council – will this year take place from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 April, and...Read more
All-electric Nissan e-NV200 revolutionises iconic Harrods delivery Motors 2017-04-02 18:22:38 Over 100 years after the legendary London department store first added an electric van to its fleet, Harrods is once again returning to EV technology, with the addition of the 100 percent electric Nissan e-NV200 delivery van. • Nissan partners with Harrods to add all-electric Nissan e-NV200 to the British store’s fleet • The 100 percent electric van, decked out in traditional Harrods livery, will make daily deliveries to the store’s customers • Harrods is the latest European business to...Read more
Over 50s Gardening Without Groans Green fingers, Health care, Health features, Wellbeing 2017-01-25 15:10:45 The Scottish Chiropractic Association’s Good-back Gardening Guide At this time of year, Scottish chiropractors experience a seasonal influx of patients with back and neck strain caused by over-zealous gardening. Dr Ross McDonald, SCA President, comments: “The arrival of spring brings out the gardener in all of us, regardless of how fit or physically active we have been during the winter. As a result, we see an increase in gardening-related spinal injury and pain. Looking after your back properly before, during...Read more
Over 50s- How to make choosing genealogy sites less laborious Editor's Choice, Geneology 2017-01-23 12:12:35 With the advent of the internet and the abundance of opportunities it offers, it’s no wonder genealogy research is on the rise. TV programmes such as the BBCs Who Do You Think You Are? (Where celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past) have helped in spiking our interest in our own families and where we descend from. So where do you begin? If you type a search for genealogy into Google, it’ll generate millions of results!...Read more
Toyota C-HR in contention for 2017 Car of the Year title Motors 2017-01-14 19:27:17 The launch of the new Toyota C-HR crossover continues to enjoy a positive reception with the announcement that the radical crossover has been included among the seven finalists competing for the 2017 Car of the Year title. Karl Schlicht, Toyota Motor Europe Vice President, said: “We are very excited to see the Toyota C-HR has made it to the shortlist. In parallel, we are receiving excellent news from our retailers, who are reporting high demand for the car. This is...Read more
Top 10 winter walks Active, Diet & exercise 2016-11-21 12:15:26 The Boomers team look at Britain’s best early winter walks, whether a keen rambler or a relaxed stroller regular according to the NHS walking has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and some cancers. Here we have selected our top 10 (in no particular order) we’d love to hear your favourites too. 10. Calke Park wildlife walk Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, South Derbyshire DE73 7LE Described as ‘A...Read more
Cosy time-winter blankets Great gift ideas 2016-11-10 11:44:07 There's a definite chill in the air, as the nights draw in and Jack frost rears his freezy toes now is the time to invest in being cosy? We've teamed-up with those lovely people at Not on the High Street to bring you the 'toast' of the winter warmers! Classic Wool Blanket In Stewart Muted Blue Tartan by THE TARTAN BLANKET CO. £35 Coastal Stripe Wool Throw by ATLANTIC BLANKETS £75 Blue Woven Throw by DREAMWOOL BLANKET CO. £49.95 Three...Read more
Top 10 great gifts for Grandma, Nan, Granny….. Great gift ideas 2016-09-13 11:57:20 Great gifts for Grandma, Nan, Granny......all under £25 10. Things We Love About Grandma Print £16 The typography print can be personalised by adding up to 6 reasons why you love your grandma (e.g. 'Makes pancakes for us on the weekend' or 'Always gives big hugs'). This option makes it a truly personal print. You can choose for the header title to read from 'WE' or 'I'. 9. Grandma Quote Coaster Gift £12.50 Printed with the following message: 'Only the...Read more
Fiat 500 Riva Cars, Motors 2016-09-10 13:44:40 FIAT 500 Riva: A collaboration between FIAT and luxury yacht manufacturer Riva FIAT 500 Riva's real mahogany and maple inserts in line with premium fittings of luxury Riva yachts The first 500 cars will have a numbered limited edition badge which can be personalised by the customer The 1957 FIAT 500 was not only the cornerstone of a mobilised Italy, allowing millions of people to experience the personal freedom of car ownership, it also symbolised the rebirth of the nation,...Read more