Posts from August 2019
Have a Fun Day this Bank Holiday Monday
So you’ve got a bonus day off work and the weather forecasters are predicting a heatwave. That sounds like the perfect combination for a fun day out! There are loads of great events going on all over the country, we’ve picked out some for you if you’re on the lookout for a brilliant way to make Monday a fun day! Knebworth Classic Motor Show Held in 28 acres of formal gardens, Knebworth Classic Motor Show has displays of around 1000 classic and collectable vehicles. The live arena will play
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The British MotoGP - the Best Way to Spend your Bank Holiday Weekend?
So the August bank holiday is finally here, but how are you going to spend your long weekend? There’s no doubt there are a whole host of jobs that need doing around the house. Or you could spend your time mowing the lawn. But that seems like a waste of a special weekend doesn’t it? So why not head to Silverstone instead for the 2019 GoPro British Grand Prix MotoGP? Say no to dull bank holidays and have an unforgettable weekend instead. There’s so much going on, you can take the whole family or g
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The US Open Tennis Tournament Begins
The US Open has been through some changes over the years, but it’s been around in one form or another since 1881 making it one of the oldest tennis championships in the world and it draws millions of viewers from all over the globe. This, the 139th edition of the tournament begins on August 26th and takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in Flushing Meadows, New York City. In the first round we’ll see some awesome action with Maria Sharapova going up against Serena W
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Get Set for a Fun and Colourful Celebration at Notting Hill Carnival
Since the mid 60s the August Bank Holiday has brought people together in the streets of Notting Hill for the iconic Notting Hill Carnival. These days, more than a million people flock to the area to join in the fun. The first incarnation of the carnival was a Caribbean Carnival, set up as a response to the race relations issues of the era and the Caribbean influences are certainly still a mainstay of the carnival with amazing music, costumes and food from the islands. Get on down – it’s so m
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Get Challenge Cup Ready with Rugby Private Plates
The Challenge Cup Final is the highlight of the Rugby League calendar and this year Wembley Stadium will see Warrington Wolves up against St. Helens in a battle for the prestigious Challenge Cup. Both teams have performed well this year so it’s really come as no surprise to see them both reach the final. If you’re a rugby fan, then how about a private plate that leaves no doubt as to what your sport of choice is? Are these the best RUGBY plates you’ve ever seen? Right now we have some RUGB
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The Perfect Family Fun Day Out – CarFest South
Founded by Chris Evans, CarFest South is a car show that’s tailor made for families. The festival takes place from 23rd to 25th August at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire. There’s so much going on, you may want to attend for the entire weekend, and your ticket money will go to good causes, with 25% of every ticket sold going to help the good work of several children’s charities. Cars and so much more There’s so much to see and do over the weekend, but of course, it’s the cars that are t
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Taylor Swift Launches New Album – Lover
We did suspect that Taylor Swift would be releasing her seventh album when we saw the hashtag #TS7 trending earlier in the year and now it’s a fact. The new album titled Lover is launching on August 23rd. So far we’ve been treated to three singles from the new album, The Archer, You Need to Calm Down and Me!. The album features 18 tracks in total, and if they’re as good as these three then we’re in for something truly special. The tracklist… 1. 'I Forgot You Existed' 2. 'Cruel Summer'
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Say Cheese! It’s World Photo Day
When you think about it, photos are a truly amazing thing. It’s a way to perfectly preserve your memories. We look back on them and it all comes flooding back. Our memories can fade, we forget the details, but they’re preserved forever in our photographs. Photos from the past are amazing too, images of your relatives long since gone, you stare at their faces, imagine their lives and look for signs of yourself in them. Back then, photos were a big deal, for special occasions only, but nowadays, w
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Is the DVLA Selling your Data to Rogue Parking Firms?
Have you ever had a parking fine even though you followed all the rules, bought a parking ticket and didn’t overstay? You’re not alone. Parking companies can buy your data from the DVLA for £2.50 and they are doing it in droves, issuing parking fines that many believe are not warranted. An issue on the increase In 2006 272,000 parking fines were issued by private firms using details they had bought from the DVLA. Fast-forward to a decade later and that number has increased 25 times! This
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UFC Heads to Anaheim California for Cormier vs. Stipe
UFC 241 will take place on August 18th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The first return of UFC to the venue since 2017. Topping the main card is Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic. Cormier being the current heavyweight will be attempting to defend his title, but Miocic has held this title before and no doubt will be keen to regain it! Miocic holds the record for the most consecutive title defences in the division with total of 3. Other highlights include a welterweight grudge match
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Liverpool Vs Chelsea – it’s the UEFA Super Cup
It’s great news for British fans as this is the first ever time that two English teams have competed for the UEFA Super Cup. This match marks the start of the European competitions with the winners of the Europa League up against the winners of the Champions League. So that’s Chelsea, winners of the Europa League having beaten Arsenal 4-1 and Liverpool for the Champions League following their 2-0 victory against Spurs. Liverpool have competed for the Super Cup five times before and have won
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Happy Left-Handers Day!
If you’re right handed, you’ll never truly know the trauma of being left-handed. It can be just so troublesome when the world is set up for right handed people. You may struggle to use scissors, your ink smudges when you write and using a can opener can be nigh on impossible. Then there are the awkward moments when you go to hug someone or kiss them on the cheek, but you both go the same way and you end up bumping noses in the middle. But it’s not some sort of illness or condition so you don’t g
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