Posts from August 2017
Making the Most of Bank Holiday Monday!
August is pretty good for a few extra days off work isn't it? With another Bank Holiday coming up, how will you spend it? You could spend it catching up on the housework, or get on with that DIY job you've been putting off. The lawn probably needs mowing, and perhaps a trip to the supermarket is on the cards? Or how about you forget all the mundane jobs and do something fun instead? You've got a whole extra day to enjoy, so why not do something special? Make some memories with your family
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I Say, I Say, I Say... It's Tell a Joke Day!
Do you always have a joke ready to tell? One that makes everyone groan because it's so corny? Or are you more like me and can never remember a joke, or worse, you start to tell a joke and then when you get to the punchline your mind goes blank and it's totally forgotten? Well August 16th is Tell a Joke Day. So it's time to learn a great joke, or perhaps a really terrible joke, as really those are the best ones. Then get out and about and tell your joke to anyone who will listen! Tell the
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Way-hey! It's Best Friends Day!
There's a big difference between a good friend and a Best Friend. A best friend is the first person you tell when you've got some good news. They're also the person you go to when you need a shoulder to cry on. That's because you just know you can depend on them, they're always there for you when you need them. A best friend will always lend a hand, even for the most boring of jobs. If you're moving house, they'll be there carrying boxes. If you're broken hearted, they'll cancel their hot
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Amazing Plates for Doctor Who Fans
Since it first hit our screens back in 1963, Doctor Who has had a huge following. So many of us hid behind the sofa from the Daleks back in our childhood, and still enjoy the show just as much today. We've had some amazing Doctors over the years and everyone seems to have their favourite, whether it's Tom Baker with his iconic scarf, or the bow tie loving Matt Smith. The upcoming new doctor is going to be pretty exciting as Jodie Whittaker will be the first ever female Doctor. The TARD
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Premier League Season Kicks Off This Week!
The first match kicks off on Friday 11th August at 19:45 with Arsenal hosting Leicester City. There'll be twenty teams competing in total. The top 17 from last season as well as three teams that have been promoted from the Championship. These three teams to look out for are Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Huddersfield Town. While Newcastle are no strangers to the Premier League, it'll be the the first time for Huddersfield and Brighton & Hove Albion so good luck to them! Thos
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What Will You Be Reading on Book Lovers Day?
Are you a book lover? How do you like to read? Do you use an e-reader? Filling it up with thousands of books so you've got endless choice. It's a great invention. You can take a hundred books on holiday and not have to pay for an extra suitcase. But, I have to say, I do like a 'real' book myself. I think it has something to do with working on a computer screen all day. I don't want to spend my down time reading off a screen. Or maybe I'm just old fashioned? It's also less annoying if you lea
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2017 Diesel Scrappage Scheme Will Go Ahead
The Government has announced that a scrappage scheme for diesel vehicles will be launched this year. In an attempt to reduce the numbers of diesel vehicles on our roads, it is thought that drivers will be offered up to £2000 for their old diesel vehicles when they opt to buy a vehicle that is better for the environment. Studies show that nitrogen oxides emitted by diesel cars contribute to 40,000 premature deaths in the UK every year. So this scheme will hopefully go some way towards tack
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Let's Be Friends – It's Friendship Day!
The first Sunday in August is World Friendship Day. It's a time to celebrate the friends you already have, and make some new ones! It's time to be a good friend. We've all got friends we care about and we plan to meet up or get in touch but life gets in the way, we all feel as if we are just too busy all the time. Eventually we can drift apart from friends, but don't let this happen! Make a point to get in touch with friends on World Friendship Day. Call them, send them a text, make a nic
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2017 World Police and Fire Games Set to Start
The World Police and Fire Games is a sporting event for those who are in, or have retired from, the police or fire services. The event happens every two years, and as the last games was in 2015, this year is another chance for those in the service to pitch their athletic abilities against their colleagues all over the world. It's a massive event with around 10,000 people competing. That's only slightly less than the number of entrants in the Olympic Games making the World Police and Fire
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DVLA Website Confuses Classic Car Owners for 2 Years
For two years, the online DVLA information regarding black and white number plates has been incorrect and this has caused quite a bit of confusion for classic car owners! Two years ago the law was changed with regards to which vehicles can display the traditional black and white plates that were the standard before the modern type were brought in. The change stated that historic number plates would work on the same rolling principle as tax exemption for such vehicles. However, no one rem
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Say Cheers and Raise a Glass to International Beer Day
August 4th is International Beer Day. I'm sure many of us won't need much of a push to get together and join in the celebrations! It's a day for all beer lovers to celebrate all things beer! It's not just about drinking beer, it's also a day for saying thank you to our favourite bar staff and breweries. Why not drop your favourite brewery a thank you email? Or pop into your local and say cheers to that friendly barman who always remembers what you drink and serves it with a smile? This would
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