On May 6th, the nation and the Commonwealth will come together to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Some of us may be old enough to remember the coronation of the late Queen in 1953, but for most of us it's a never-seen-before spectacle. This momentous occasion is also an opportunity for families and communities to come together. With that in mind, we are looking at a selection of activities you can take part in with your loved ones over the coronation weekend. Watch the Ceremony with Your Community The Coronation is set to be broadcast live on ITV, Sky, and …
Wimbledon – A Look Back In History
You might be aware The Championship, Wimbledon, begins soon (June 27th). The oldest tennis tournament in history and arguably the most prestigious competition of them all. Taking place at the All England Club located in Wimbledon, London, the tournament has been going since 1877. The Wimbledon Championship is one of the four grand-slam tournaments that take place throughout the year, and is the only one played on grass. The other tournaments are the Australian Open, The French Open, and The US Open. Both the Australian and US Open are played on hard courts, while the French Open is …
Activities & Events To Do In the UK This Summer
Every summer across the UK there's a huge array of events and activities held, from sports, arts and crafts to music. Of course not everything is free, but we're here today to give you a definitive list of the best free and paid events and activities that are available in parts of the UK. These events are great for all ages, but particularly might be of interest for the elderly to enjoy. 1. Open Air Cinemas Great for those who love movies and the great outdoors! Outdoor cinemas first popped up around 1916 in Berlin, Germany, often screening Hollywood Premieres to audiences who sat on …
5 Ways to Beat the Boredom this Autumn/Winter
As the warmer weather fades away and Autumn gets into full swing, we'll be spending much more time indoors. Therefore, it's important to find ways to avoid boredom and keep busy. So, what activities can we be getting up to during the colder months when we're stuck inside? We're going to list our top suggestions in this article. Re-decorate If the boredom is creeping in and you hate feeling unproductive on those cold, rainy days, what better time to update your home? You could change a few furnishings here and there, or on the other hand, completely re-paint and decorate a whole …
10 Fun Activities to do with Grandchildren
The summer holidays are in full swing and grandparents all over the country are stepping in to take over childcare duties whilst parents are at work. This is a wonderful chance to spend quality time with your grandchildren and make plenty of precious memories! However, by this point of the summer holidays, many of us are running out of things to do with the grandchildren! It can also be expensive to entertain children for 6 weeks - that's 1008 hours! That's why we've come up with ten fun and affordable things to do with your grandchildren this summer. These activities are great …
100’s of Firefighters Tackling ‘Major Incident’
100s of firefighters have been sent to tackle a blaze in London. Firefighters from all over the city were called to the scene at 7:40am, as it was spotted a blaze had broken out at The Mall in Walthamstow, East London. Walthamstow Fire - What We Know London Fire Brigade said: "15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been called to the fire, where part of the roof was alight by London Fire Brigade." Since this quote was released, a further 10 fire engines have been deployed. This means that over 125 firefighters are on the scene. The cause of the Walthamstow fire, …
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