Posts from August 2019
Could County Flags be the next Big Change for Number Plates?
Boris Johnson has unveiled his vision for the future of the UK and some interesting proposals have been put forward. Now officially Prime Minister, Boris is clear on his views regarding the need and desire to maximise the productive power of what he refers to as ‘the awesome foursome’, in other words, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. He spoke of the greatness and potential of the UK and stated that together, these nations are greater than the sum of their parts. A nation that is ad
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GLOW Heads to Vegas for Season 3
We thought it was all over when those Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling headed off the Vegas for a live show. It seemed like a good note to finish on, but we were all hoping for more and our wishes came true when we saw that the official GLOW Twitter account had posted… “Did you think we'd GLOW to Vegas without you? Let's do this. ? #GLOWS3” Filming ended back in February and season 3 will be hitting Netflix on August 9th. . A big star is joining the cast this season, actress Geena Davis and we
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Are you Ready for The 2019/20 Premier League Season?
It’s the 28th Premier League season and from 9th August we’ve got some awesome footy action right through to 17th May 2020 with 20 teams competing to be the overall winners. Which team will be the ultimate champions? Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham? There’s only one way to find out and that’s by watching the matches on Sky Sports, Now TV, BT Sport or, for the first time ever, on Amazon Prime. Eat, Sleep, Breathe Football So are you ready for football to take over
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Have you Lost the Plot? Renew your Love of Books on Book Lover’s Day
There’s something magical about reading a book and disappearing into another world for a while. It’s a chance to escape your own life and lead a new one, to visit a world of fantasy, romance, mystery or horror. It’s all there waiting for you inside the covers of a book. Do you find you don’t have enough time to read? Is there always something more important that needs to be done? Reading has so many benefits, it’s the perfect stress buster, it keeps your mind active, it increases your vocabu
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Pussycat, pussycat, I love you, yes I do
As if our beloved feline friends weren’t spoilt enough, they now have their own special day. Yes it’s International Cat Day! Cats certainly have got something right. They spend all day lazing around, they don’t have to lift a finger, they don’t have to earn a living, they just sit there, on your favourite chair, while you run around after them preparing meals and playing with them. Yes they have their lovely pet beds that cost you a fortune, but they’re more likely to sleep somewhere inconven
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Community Shield 2019 – Who are you Cheering for?
The FA Community Shield sees the winners of the Premier League go up against the holders of the FA Cup. However this year Manchester City won both, and of course they can’t play against themselves, so this year the Premier League runner up team will be playing, so that means it’s Liverpool vs. Manchester City. If you’ve ever wondered why it’s called the Community Shield, it’s because proceeds of the game go to help community projects and charitable organisations all over the UK. When and whe
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Who Will be King of the Hungaroring? - Hungarian Grand Prix 2019 is Underway
The Hungaroring circuit near Budapest plays host to the 2019 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix and it’s an amazing race course, a tight and winding circuit that’s always the setting for some high octane thrills and spills. The two Drag Reduction System zones give some overtaking opportunities to this tricky circuit that covers a total of 306.63 km over 70 laps. The current lap record of 1:19.071 was set by Michael Shumacher in 2004 but with a change in specifications last year, cars are now achieving fast
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Look Out for the Speedy Reg Fiesta at the Kirkistown Circuit
If you’re watching the Kirkistown Races at the Kirkistown Circuit in County Down, do keep an eye out for the Ford Fiesta we sponsor. You can’t miss it, it’s blue and yellow, the Speedy Reg colours. We think it looks great! July saw driver Neville Anderson have his first race at Kirkistown, the Fiestas & Mazda MX5 Race 1 and he performed brilliantly, he certainly did us proud. He’ll be back for the August meeting and we’ll be watching with great anticipation. Kirkistown – a unique circuit
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Raise Your Glasses It’s International Beer Day – Cheers!
Craft beer, light beer, IPA, real ale or stout, today they are all welcomed under the banner of ‘beer’ to be enjoyed, appreciated and shared. Whatever your preference, today is the day to order yourself a pint as it’s International Beer Day! Plan a trip to support your local pub, try something new from a local brewery, or even an exotic brew from overseas. You might just find yourself a new favourite. Or perhaps you’d like to celebrate at home? No problem, you’ll find so many fabulous beers in t
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The DVLA’s Most Curious Queries
Two years ago, the DVLA launched a special innovative service that could be accessed via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This service would allow people to ask their devices questions regarding the DVLA such as when their road tax is due, or their MOT date and it’s proved to be very successful. It’s pretty handy simply reading out the letters and digits of registration plate to your voice controlled device and having Alexa or Google Assistant instantly give you the information you need, and
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GPs May Soon Have to Report Signs of Dementia to the DVLA
Conservative MP Rachel Maclean is backing a Bill that calls for diagnosed dementia sufferers to retake their driving test. Currently, a third of people with dementia still drive a car which poses an issue for road safety. Currently, the system places the onus on the patient themselves. If you suffer from dementia, or any other medical condition that could adversely affect your driving ability, you are legally obliged to inform the DVLA. Failure to do so can result in a fine of up to £1000. D
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So Many Big Names at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival
The World Famous Edinburgh International Festival is here, with amazing performances covering all aspects of the arts at a variety of venues across Edinburgh. This year the festival runs from 2nd August to 26th August and there are some massive stars performing. If you get the chance to go, you’re sure of a fantastic time. The first Edinburgh Festival took place after the end of the Second World War. The concept was devised to help the people of the UK heal from the effects of the war throug
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