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Today, June 2nd, is National Fish and Chip Day. It's a day to celebrate this traditional meal of the working classes throughout the United Kingdom. Where did this meal come from? Founded in 2015 by National Edible Oil Distributors Association. But the history of fish and chips as a meal comes from the late 1800s when trawl fishing the North Sea brought in plenty of readily available fish. This made it reasonably priced. The working class at the time tended to have physically demanding jobs meaning they needed a high calorie diet. Battered fish and with chips provided this, and because...

What a wonderful weekend at the OD Arts FestivalThere was so much to see and do I couldn’t manage to fit it all in! Here are just a few of the highlights: Welcome drinks on the lawn of Coker Court followed by a reading in the church, A Grounding by Eleanor Duffin and Owen Lloyd. Along with a performance in front of Coker Court, Echoed Ecstasy by Clare Whistler. Holloways and Hide-aways-Walk with Sara TrilloA walk around East Coker listening to stories inspired by local folklore, hearing about smugglers paths and hiding places. Seaweed in the Fruit Locker at the Twineworks.LGBTQIA+ sea shanty choir...

2nd – 4th June, Tullibole Castle, Crook of Devon, Near Kinross, KY13 0QN A festival made just for children aged 12 and under, and their fun-loving families. 💕 MUST-DO EXPERIENCES 💕 Want to plan a WILDHOOD DAYCATION but don’t know where to begin? 🦒🐘🦁 The WILDHOOD Festival Parade - 3pm SAT + SUNTake pride in your costume, stick your neck out - or up - and flaunt your SAFARI style in our WILDHOOD Parade! Join us at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday for an expedition through the festival grounds, led by our musical ranger, Adelaide! She’ll teach you our secret parade...

The night before I sat at the dining table at my mums. It was dark, and I could hear the rain pelting down on the glass roof above. The thought of getting up at 6am and driving to the Peak District the following  morning was totally unappealing. But we were committed. My sister and I had confirmed our places on the very first WRKWLL Walking Retreat. We woke early the next morning, gathered ourselves together and set off. The rain had eased from the night before, but it was still grey and drizzly. The journey wasn't bad and finally we...

It's all in the planning. Successful day trips, to make everyone happy, are all about planning. Here are a few things to think about before you go. Where to go What to take What time to leave How to get there What to eat What to wear What to do when you get there But, as much as we love a good plan, sometimes the day out can be a lot more enjoyable if you allow a bit of flexibility. For example, check the forecast beforehand. You might want to change your plans or pack different clothes and snacks. Or perhaps it might be...