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Pubs signs are part of Britain’s heritage
Written on 31 Jul, 2010 at 7:01 in British Pubs | viewed 113 times | 0 Comments
Image by dullhunk via Flickr I am backing the Tourism Society in their campaign to save British pubs. Why? Even though I am teetotal? And a cancer patient? Because the British pub out in the wilds of the countryside or in the middle... (Continue reading)
Polo – an exciting way to spend an afternoon in the open air
Image via Wikipedia GOING TO A POLO MATCH IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO HAVE AN EXCITING AFTERNOON IN THE OPEN AIR. If you feel in need of some adrenalin-pumping spectating, an afternoon watching a Polo match is the best way I know. ... (Continue reading)
Glasgow is just right for a celebration weekend
Written on 5 Apr, 2010 at 5:54 in Glasgow | viewed 294 times | 4 Comments
Image by Peter Darch via Flickr GLASGOW has Fun, Fashion and Festivals galore! When you’ve just finished treatment, you feel let off the hook and want to celebrate, but don’t want to go too far. Glasgow is ideal. Forget about its reputation –... (Continue reading)
How to find the London that locals recommend to friends
Image via Wikipedia LET’S STAY HOME THIS YEAR When Doctors advise “you need a break – take a holiday.” Or you want a short break, but the effort of going abroad feels too much. Try London. Staying in Britain is very trendy! With the credit... (Continue reading)
Birmingham is fun for a weekend break
Written on 3 Oct, 2009 at 11:35 in Britain | viewed 387 times | 4 Comments
Image via Wikipedia One of the best ‘pick-me-ups’ is a short break with a healthy twist. This is a selection of places that are easy to get to, and have USPs (unique selling points) when it comes to health. BIRMINGHAM FOR A... (Continue reading)
Wembley doesn’t have to be just football!
Written on 2 Oct, 2009 at 15:04 in Britain | viewed 225 times | 0 Comments
Viewe from our bedroom window- Flick HAVE AN M.O.T. FOR YOUR FACE! This was an invitation I couldn’t resist, especially as friends had booked us into the Wembley Plaza Hotel whilst they went off to watch a football match. I loath football, so... (Continue reading)
Smugglers, Ghosts and a snug in Yorkshire
Written on 29 Sep, 2009 at 12:16 in Yorkshire | viewed 261 times | 0 Comments
Pickering Street Flickr SMUGGLERS Five and twenty ponies, trotting through the dark. Brandy for the Parson, Baccy for the Clerk…… For anyone bought up on Rudyard Kipling’s poem, staying in a genuine smugglers’ hide-away has an extra thrill, and the White... (Continue reading)
Yorkshire
Written on 29 Sep, 2009 at 0:31 in Yorkshire | viewed 342 times | 0 Comments
YORKSHIRE There is a wonderful Eco spa at Linthwaite, near Huddersfield called Titanic Spa. Don’t be put off by the name (it was built the same year as the ship, when everything was being called after the liner). The Spa is tremendously... (Continue reading)
Staying near home
YORKSHIRE There is a wonderful spa at Linthwaite, near Huddersfield, called Titanic Spa. Don’t be put off by the name (it was built the same year as the ship, when everything was being called after the liner). The Spa is tremendously eco-friendly, bringing water... (Continue reading)
NHS Funding
Written on 8 Mar, 2009 at 0:11 in NHS Funding | viewed 389 times | 0 Comments
House of Lords FAQs re Overseas treatment for NHS patientsWhat is official position on treatment abroad for UK citizens? On 7.8.09 a Department of Health Spokesperson said: “The Government remains committed to ensuring that, where UK patients choose to travel abroad for... (Continue reading)
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