Posts from July 2018
Golf Open Championship Begins!
We’re certainly having a fabulous summer of sport this year, with some edge-of-your-seat World Cup matches, the perfect weather for strawberries and cream at Wimbledon, and now we’ve got the Golf Open Championship to enjoy! The tournament returns to Carnoustie Golf Links this year, for the first time in 11 years. The golf course has been made ready and also, a Golf Course Algae Treatment was carried out on it. This will be the 8th time the event has been held at Carnoustie. The prize fund for
READ MORE →
July 17th is World Emoji Day :)
Emojis have become as commonplace as words. Whether it’s a smiling emoji to express your happiness, a winking face to make sure someone knows you’re actually joking, or the ever-popular poo emoji, we all use them every day, and they really help to get the message across when you’re typing, instead of talking to someone. Why is July 17th World Emoji Day? Look carefully at the calendar emoji and you’ll see a date circled… July 17th! World Emoji Day was first celebrated in 2014. Vote i
READ MORE →
The Thrills of the British F1 Grand Prix
For all of us Brits, the British F1 GP at Silverstone has got to be the highlight of the calendar. With Lewis Hamilton just one point behind Sebastian Vettel, this race has certainly got that extra edge of excitement. Catch the race live on Channel 4 or Sky Sports F1 and you might just see history in the making. If Lewis Hamilton wins this race, it will be his sixth win in the British GP and will set a world record as it has only ever been won five times before, both Jim Clarke and Alain Pro
READ MORE →
It’s Time for a Treat – Spoil Yourselves, it’s Chocolate Day!
Whoever invented Chocolate Day deserves an award. It’s now my new favourite day. Forget Christmas and birthdays, we’re all about Chocolate Day here in the Speedy Reg offices. Today there will be no mention of diets, salad has been banned. It’s time to indulge in our most beloved of treats without a shred of guilt. From chocolate cake to Mars bars, big bars of Dairy Milk to gourmet dark chocolate, all washed down with a big mug of hot chocolate. There’s something so special about chocolate
READ MORE →
UFC 226 – Miocic VS Cormier
UFC is back in Vegas for this pay per view event and it’s set to be pretty intense with the headline fight seeing Stipe Miocic go up against Daniel Cormier for the heavyweight title. If you want to watch the event, you’ll need to have a subscription to BT Sport 2 and if you want to watch the fight live, you’ll need to tune in from 11.30pm on Saturday, with the main card getting underway at 3am. Great plates for heavyweights Who will win this fight? We’ll find out soon, but perhaps t
READ MORE →
We’re All About Pedal Power for the Tour de France
When you’re as obsessed with cars as we all are here at Speedy Reg, it can make you just a little bit lazy! When you enjoy driving, you just always choose to take the car when you go out don’t you? But with the Tour de France starting, we’re all getting inspired to get out in the sunshine on our bikes. Cycling is such good exercise and summer is the perfect time to go for a bike ride. It’s also a great way to spend a weekend together as a family. Why not take a picnic and find a beauty sp
READ MORE →
Simon Webster Rally Driver Sponsorship – the Latest Update
As you may know, we proudly sponsor rally driver Simon Webster and we thought you’d like an update on just how he’s been getting on! Simon has been doing very well and their latest race was particularly eventful! Along with his new co-driver Jez Rogers, they gained the lead in round four of the Fuchs Lubricants MSA British Historic Rally Championship Red Kite Stages. But then disaster struck, a puncture and a wheel in a ditch will certainly have added to the thrills and spills for the spectat
READ MORE →
Stock up on Strawberries and Cream – Wimbledon is Here!
Summer is fantastic for sport isn’t it? We’re all busy enjoying the World Cup, then along comes Wimbledon as well! While we’re having such great weather, why not take the TV outside and make an event of all the sport on TV? This is the first year that all the Wimbledon Centre Court matches will be broadcast in Ultra HD, so if you’ve got a compatible TV, you’re going to have a great picture! The coverage will be presented by a great team, headed up by Sue Barker. You’ll get to hear from so
READ MORE →
Happy Independence Day to all our US friends!
It’s the Fourth of July, American Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The day is celebrated in style all over the US with extravagant parades, parties and firework displays. More barbecues are lit on the fourth of July in America than on any other day of the year. That certainly sounds like a fun way to celebrate. Love hot dogs? Then you’ll love the Fourth of July Hot Dog eating contest that’s been held every year since 1916. You have
READ MORE →
