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ParkPlay to launch in Cornwall

ParkPlay, a new Sport England-backed charity, is set to launch in Camborne this weekend, and is looking to expand into further parks throughout 2022; ideal for those looking to get moving in the new year and beyond with free and accessible activity sessions. Sessions will take place on Saturday mornings each week in Gerry Park at 10am. Having first started in Essex last year, ParkPlay has...

A guide to wedding budgeting in 2022

Weddings are expensive.

And in fact, it feels like they are getting more expensive every year.

Many people are opting for extravagant weddings with expensive assets every step of the way. Expensive stationery, expensive decor, expensive flowers, extra meals, extra favours, extra entertainment.

Whatever it is, it adds up to - expensive.

But you don’t have to...

See the stars: Top UK locations for holiday stargazing revealed

A last-minute holiday marketplace has revealed the top holiday locations to stargaze in the UK, after recent research shows there’s been a rapid increase in light pollution*. The brand used data from the International Dark-Sky Association to match Certified IDA International Dark Sky Reserves with properties in the surrounding area. Only holiday homes with hot tubs were considered in the...

Revealed: the top 3 most Instagrammable universities in the UK

The University of Oxford has recently been named as the most Instagrammable university in the UK. Findings were based on how many hashtagged posts each university in the UK had on Instagram.  Out of the 132 institutes, Oxford University came out on top with the most posts with hashtags on Instagram, with a total of 326,439.

Oxford's famous university library features heavily on the...

Why the UK never seems to get a white Christmas

If you live in the UK then you’ll know that in the weeks leading up to Christmas one of the major topics of conversation is whether or not the country will have a white Christmas. Although realistically snowfall leads to traffic problems and slippery pavements there is something magical about the thought of waking up on the big day to a country that is blanketed in white, fluffy snow....

Care home marketing: how to grow your business

Content marketing has quickly become a crucial way to build trust with prospects in the care home industry. Humanising your brand, this avenue of marketing is a great way to show that you care, and demonstrate that you understand the needs of potential and current residents.

Building this sense of trust early on in the customer journey is difficult, as prospects are predominantly...

Brits set to spend over £500 on Christmas gifts, yet half don't know if they are covered under home and contents insurance

Co-op Insurance is urging people in the South West to check their home and contents insurance policies as new YouGov data* reveals that half of people in the region (49%) who celebrate Christmas don’t know if pricey presents are covered under their current policy.

Despite the widespread confusion, research from the insurer reveals that a tenth (10%) of those who celebrate Christmas...

The UK's most popular therapeutic crafts

Painting is five times more popular with UK crafters than knitting

Knitting may have become more popular in recent years, but research has found that painting is 5.6 times more likely to be chosen as a hobby by UK crafters.

The study, which was conducted by pattern resource provider Design Bundles , found that the term “painting” was searched for 136,000 times in an average month,...

3 financial considerations for 2022

As this current year comes to a close, you may want to start thinking about the ways that you can improve your financial prospects in the coming 12 months. Even those with good financial habits may benefit from reviewing their existing spending and saving habits, in case alterations can be made. By considering these before 2021 ends, you may be in a better position to put plans into place...

Strictly's most influential professional dancer

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell potentially earns 19 times more than Nancy Xu on Instagram

Research has revealed that Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, Dianne Buswell could earn nearly 19 times more for a sponsored Instagram post than co-star Nancy Xu.

The study, which was carried out by beauty comparison site Cosmetify , found that while Buswell could earn £3,355 per post, due to...

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