It is that time of year again! Winter is coming fast, it is now time to get the garden ready for winter and prepare for next spring. Raking leaves, pruning, sweeping and tidying.For inspiration you can visit the Royal Horticultural Society website for advice and tips, or visit one
During the coming months, of dark days and cold weather, it is more important than ever to brighten some ones day with a smile. At this time of year we all retreat into our homes, we see less of our neighbours, but the
Speaking is something we all take for granted. Our communication skills are learned as we grow, we are unaware that we are even learning to speak. Many people are affected by stammering; it has been seen over the centuries as an affliction, and the people who have a stammer have been
No matter how many times you visit London, you always discover something new, be it a fabulous new restaurant, a trendy new bar, contemporary gallery or refreshing cluster of shops. This vibrant capital has something for everyone, contemporary or traditional, catering for city lovers to outdoor adventurers.Try a boutique apartment
Ingredients6 Cox apples6 small wooden ice lolly sticks225g/8oz granulated sugar110ml/4fl oz water30g/1oz butter2 tbsp golden syrup4 tbsp finely chopped mixed nuts Preparation method Push the wooden sticks halfway into the apples at the stalk end. Dissolve the sugar and water in a thick-bottomed pan over a gentle heat. Add the butter and syrup to
If Scotland is just out of your reach for a last minute break, why not explore everything England has to offer? England can offer each and every tourist something different, whether you want to be wowed by modern art, take long hikes in the woods or keep the children quiet
Gingerbread flapjacks Ingredients225g/8oz unsalted 225g/8oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing2 tbsp golden syrup450g/1lb oatmeal225g/8oz soft light brown sugar1 tbsp ground ginger½ tsp baking powderpinch ground nutmeg1 piece stem ginger in syrup, finely choppedPreparation methodPreheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease and line a 30cm x 25.5cm/12in x 10in baking
Scotland has diverse towns and cities, providing everything from coastal walks to pub crawls – and everything in between. Scotland is littered with historic landmarks, steeped in culture and laced with tradition. Why not visit over New Year’s Eve to experience Hogmanay? Take the kids and go Loch Ness hunting?
COOKIES Ingredients 350g/12¼oz unsifted flour1 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp salt225g/8oz butter175g/6¼oz caster sugar175g/6¼oz soft brown sugar1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs350g/12¼oz dark chocolate, crumble Preparation method Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
Ingredients 3 tablespoons whisky 6 oz (175 g) currants 6 oz (175 g) sultanas 4 oz (110 g) glacé cherries, rinsed, dried and cut into halves 3 oz (75 g) mixed candied peel, finely chopped grated rind 1 small orange grated rind 1 small lemon 5 oz (150 g)