We couldn’t be happier than to be listed in the Top 100 Blogs in the UK. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 100 UK Blogs on the internet and we are honoured to be part of this! We are currently number 34 which is incredible. The blog/site has been going for over fifteen years and […]
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November
03
5 things to do today listed as one of Top 100 Blogs in the UK
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March
11
Book to see Singin’ in the Rain at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking and 4 other things
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Book to see Singin’ in the Rain at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking – Monday 28th March to Saturday 2nd April! Did you know the show uses more than 6,000 litres of water during each performance? That’s roughly around the weight of 11 grand pianos! Get Fit with Coppa’s New Weekend Fitness Packages at The Swan […]
February
18
Did you know you can go on a TV location Tour for Line of Duty in Belfast? 4 other things too!
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Today’s 5 1. Go on a luxury Line of Duty TV location Tour in Belfast with Hastings Hotel. More details here. 2. Check out Nik Hill. He has just won the Silver Stand-Up award at Leicester Comedy Festival. The competition is open to any comedian aged 55 or above and the final took place last […]
October
23
We are looking for bloggers etc to contribute their 5 things to do today to our lifestyle site
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If you would like to write your 5 things then please email 5thingstodotoday@gmail.com. You can be as creative as you want to be. Just 5 sentences. Any images, links back to your blog and business are all fine. Thanks. David
April
19
Dr Larisa Corda shares her 5 things to do during lockdown and as a keyworker
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As a frontliner on the NHS during this pandemic, I get very little time off to relax but when I do, it’s really important for me to recharge and replenish physically and mentally. So, with that in mind, here are my top 5 go to remedies: 1. I love spending time in nature. I’m fortunate […]
April
17
Belinda Bradley: 5 ways to make a difference in the world #google #BelindaBradley #TedxKingston
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Every day we make 35,000 choices. Most are insignificant, yet some are bigger choices needing bigger consideration. They may have heavier consequences. They could have many outcomes. These are the ones that leave you feeling out of your depth. Sound familiar? In 2017, I made such a choice. And it changed my life – and […]
January
12
The Voice Star Sisaundra Lewis interviews Elaine Howard, Author of Passion in the Bones:
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We all get by with a little help from our friends. Throughout her life, attorney and certified coach Elaine Howard battled academic struggles, low self-esteem, and an eating disorder. The one person who was a constant ray of light was her childhood friend, Sisaundra Lewis (star of The Voice, Season 6, Team Blake). Howard recounts how Lewis […]
August
15
Five Fabulous Finance Tips to Get You Back on Track
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Bossing your finances can be very tricky, and this is something that can play a big role in making things more comfortable for you. Keeping on top of your money is so important for the future, and for avoiding issues like debt. There is a lot to think about if you are serious about getting […]
August
08
4 Ways To Get Your Business Going Today
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Did you know that if you took a step right now, you could be on your way to getting your business going…today? You know, that business that you’ve had in your head for a while but just haven’t got around to starting yet? In this post, we’re going to talk through 4 ways you can […]
August
03
5 Facts You Never Knew About The Roads
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Drivers often think they know all there is about the roads and driving in general. They think they are experts in the automotive world, equipped to handle any issue and are aware of all the facts. Are you one of these individuals? Well, you might be surprised at some of the pieces of info that […]
August
01
Hey, Kids, Newsflash: You’re Not Invincible
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There is not a shadow of a doubt that the current generation of university students have a lot more know-how than the baby boomers and millennials before them. Advances in technology and the internet have kept us up to date and more informed about the world around us, and it’s something to be said that […]
August
01
It’s Not All Fun: The Dangers of Summertime
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We’re used to thinking of summertime as a season of endless fun and good times, but this isn’t always the case. Bad things happen during summer as they do during every other season, and, in fact, the warm months usually come with their own risks. So to ensure that everyone has a safe and happy […]
July
30
5 Ways To Finally Take Part In Your Partner’s Love Of Football
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Photo: Thank God the joy of football doesn’t come solely from watching people kick a ball. Does your boyfriend or girlfriend have an obsession with football? If so, you may have to accept that this is one passion that will never leave. And if you can’t beat them, you might as well join them. Even […]
July
29
Essential Investing Moves for Millennials
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Image source Research appears to show that Millennials are saving more towards their retirements than any other generation. The problem is where they are saving it. Almost 70% of them leave it in a normal savings account and with interest rates being so low, that is not the wise thing to do. Even worse are […]
July
27
A Third of Brits Plan To Visit A UK Film Location This Summer
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With screen tourism becoming a popular pastime for holidaymakers, Away Resorts has produced a beautifully illustrated, brand new interactive infographic, which shows you where in the UK your favourite blockbuster films were shot. Many locations are even free and are outside the capital, ranging from Dinorwig Slate Quarry in Wales to Derwentwater in the Lake […]
March
28
Get ready for the new single by Sam Smith – “Pray feat. Logic” – available to stream on 29th March
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Today, Sam Smith announces his latest single “Pray feat. Logic“, available to stream and buy from 3pm BST on 29th March worldwide. Smith’s sophomore album “The Thrill of It All” is out now. The new single sees legendary producer Timbaland work with Sam Smith for the first time alongside longtime friend and collaborator Jimmy Napes. […]
January
10
Did you know these facts about London?
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FUN & INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LONDON London is the biggest city in the United Kingdom and Europe London is formed by two former cities, City of London and City of Westminster, which now form the region of Greater London. Over 12% of the British Population lives in London. There are around 20 subterranean rivers flowing […] […]
January
07
Spend four days in London like this
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I’m an avid traveler, so returning to destinations can sometimes feel like a wasted opportunity to visit somewhere new and mysterious, full of exotic and novel experiences. But after such an incredible weekend, I can hardly think how I could have NOT wanted to go back to London….Four days full to the brim with sight-seeing […]
January
07
Drink cocktails at Brick & Liquor in Clapham
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When it comes to nightlife, the Junction and High Street parts of Clapham are well represented with a huge choice. However, the Clapham South part of town has been somewhat neglected… until recently. Last summer, the team behind successful Brick & Liquor in Tooting opened a sister bar on Balham Hill. A friend and I […] […]
January
07
Dine at TV chef and food writer Gizzi Erskine first restaurant within the new Mare Street Market in March
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TV chef and food writer Gizzi Erskine is to open her first restaurant within the new Mare Street Market. via Gizzi Erskine to open restaurant as part of Mare Street Market — Richard Ritter
October
20
A Christmas show for grown-ups in Kingston, Day of the Dead Cocktails, Anoushka Lucas at Scoff & Banter, Christmas Lights in York and one other thing to do today
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Take professional photographs using the Google Pixel phone and the Lens Blur setting. This feature makes the subject stand out and blurs the rest! Book to see a Christmas show for grown-ups at the Rose Theatre Kingston – Rules for Living. Have a special Halloween Day of the Dead Cocktail at Las Iguanas Latin American […]
October
19
Hotels at night, wonderfool box and three other things to do today
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Eat Gambas in Gran Canaria. These garlic prawns in hot oil served with crusty bread were one of the best I’ve tasted. Most cafes and restaurants in Meloneras serve them. Visit Warwick castle at Halloween. In fact there is a competition on our site to win a family day ticket. You will have to be […]
October
18
Buy a full stop bowl, watch the back series of cold feet and 3 other things to do today
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Control your portion size for good by buying a full stop bowl. This bowl the same size as a human stomach is designed to stop you over eating. Commit to doing 15 minutes of exercise per day. Something is better than nothing. Run outside or on the treadmill. Swim in a pool or lake. Do […]
July
08
Interview with television presenter and journalist Matt Barbet
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Matt Barbet presents 5 News Tonight weekdays at 6.30pm on Channel 5. Here Matt shares a few lifestyle things with us. How nervous do you get before a live broadcast? Do you have a set routine before you go on air? I don’t get nervous, really, which is a benefit of doing it for a […]
January
19
Get Insured on Long Haul Trips even with a pre-existing medical condition with Medical Travel Compared
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LONG HAUL DESTINATIONS NOT OFF LIMITS FOR TRAVELERS WITH PRE-EXISITNG CONDITIONS In the biggest holiday-booking month of the year, MedicalTravelCompared.co.uk, providers of the stand-alone travel insurance comparison site for people with pre-existing conditions, is reminding travellers that long-haul destinations may not be off-limits. An estimated 12.5 million UK holiday-makers searched for summer deals in January last year [1] […]
January
17
Watch The Unquiet Film Series’ by The Times such as this one on Photojournalism.
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These thought provoking films are produced by The Times and Sunday Times. You can watch them on this link. Here is the film on Photojournalism courtesy of YouTube. This is just one film of The Unquiet Film Series. ‘
October
30
Blogger Interview: Julia Linn
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This is the first of our blogger interviews. We are very grateful to Julia Linn. Please check out Julia’s style blog here. What is your blog about? Style. What inspired you to start your blog? New York City. When did you start your blog? While I was living in New York City, 2012. How do […]
October
30
Visit the Tower of London to see the Poppies – please Reblog this post
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Today we visited with hoards of others the poppies spilling out of The Tower of London. Each one represents a life lost and nearly all of the 888,246 ceramic poppies have been planted. You can’t help but be moved by this powerful art installation. It is best to go early to best the massive crowds. […]
October
26
Watch the cruise ships from the Presedential gardens in Funchal
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Madeira attracts some huge cruise ships. You can get a better view of these from the free to enter presidential gardens.
October
26
Enjoy one of the best views in Madeira from the Cliff Bay Hotel
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If you are in Madeira then take a walk to the Cliff Bay hotel. Once through the entrance turn right and head to the pool area on the next level down. The views from here are stunning. You can then take the lift down to the bottom pool area for more magnificent views.
October
23
Cook your own steak at Leeno’s bar and restaurant in Funchal, Madeira
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The most popular main course at this excellent restaurant in the Lido area of Funchal is ‘beef on the stone’. Your fillet steak comes raw on an incredibly hot marble slab. Served with a tasty jacket potato and three sauces you have the job of slicing and cooking your steak how you like it. The […]
October
23
Take the Yellow Bus Company open top bus around the sights of Madeira
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There are a few open top ‘hop on hop off’ bus companies that take you around the sights of Funchal and beyond. We opted for the ‘yellow bus company’ for a price of 12 Euros per person. This price was for a two day pass (consecutive days) included two possible routes. One slightly longer than […]
October
23
Explore the fish market of Funchal
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This magnificent fish market in Funchal sells fish like no other. Walk to the old town, pass through the fruit market and then head down the stairs to the fish. You will see a wide variety of the freshest fish here from tuna to scabbard. Go early as it sells quickly to trade and the […]
October
23
Have a journey on the cable cars up in the hills of Funchal, Madeira
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These cable cars take you to the top of the hills in Funchal. The round trip takes around twenty five minutes. If you want to stop at the top then you can visit the botanical gardens or be pushed down a hill on a basket! Also you can visit ‘the church of our lady of […]
October
22
Sit by the outdoor pool at the Melia Mare Hotel, Funchal in Madeira
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Just arrived at this beautiful hotel. First stop is a lounger in the Sun by the select pool overlooking the ocean.
October
19
Have breakfast at the Hotel Du Vin in York
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This breakfast is worth a feature all of its own. Uniquely these days the cooked breakfast is made to order and not buffet style. The menu has the traditional cooked breakfast but also some healthier options. There is also a continental buffet table containing cereals, fruit juices and pastries. This breakfast is excellent.
October
12
Go to the dogs and see how much you can win
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Yesterday we went to the greyhound racing at Wimbledon Stadium. There is plenty of fun for everyone. If you sign up online you can get a drinks voucher and free bet tab to help you on your way. Enjoy.