Month: October 2017

Keeping your dog calm on bonfire night

Charlotte Hallam
Fireworks

Bonfire night is only a week away but the likelihood is that there will be plenty of celebrations going on during the lead-up to the big night itself. Although pretty, colourful and exciting for us, it’s a time of year dog owners dread. Fireworks are very scary for dogs and playful pups become petrified pooches at the sound of a firework bang. Although bonfire night is just one night of the year, it’s actually much more than that for pet owners. From Halloween to new year celebrations, the night sky…

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Autumn/Winter Garden Security Tips

Charlotte Hallam
Garden Lights

Home security is number one on a lot of people’s priority lists. Under no circumstance do you want the safety of everything you work so hard for being jeopardised. You wouldn’t leave your house unlocked with all of your possessions on display, would you? With this is mind, the rules shouldn’t be any different for your garden. As the days are getting shorter and darker it’s much easier for an opportunist thief to get hold of your belongings without detection. The extra hours of darkness, coupled with the fact that…

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Halloween at Home: Fun for Everyone

Charlotte Hallam
Halloween

At this time of year, heading out on a dark, cold evening is the last thing on your mind. Even more so when, as a parent, you’re faced with the task of trick or treating. So, this year, avoid walking the streets with your little monsters and have Halloween at home – don’t worry, with our tips it’ll be fun for you too. This year, Halloween falls on a Tuesday which falls right in the middle of half term for some, but for anyone not lucky enough to be off…

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Getting Involved with National Baking Week (16-22 October)

Charlotte Hallam
national baking week

This year’s Great British Bake Off has been somewhat controversial, what with the channel change and Paul Hollywood’s new alliance with Channel 4. Anyway, whether you’ve loved it, hated it, vowed never to watch it again, or begun watching for the first time this year, it’s certainly inspired the baker in everyone. This week (16-22 October) is National Baking Week, so to get you started in the kitchen, here are some simply great bakes that even the most novice of bakers will be able to pull off as a masterpiece.…

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