Try your hand at creating these alternative mince pies to truly get yourself in the Christmas spirit, that spirit being gin! Ingredients: 300g plain flour 170g unsalted butter, chilled and diced Finely grated zest 2 clementines 2 medium free-range eggs 400g good-quality mincemeat (make sure it’s vegetarian if you need it to be) 20g flaked …
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Put your grey matter to the test with our cracking Christmas quiz. 1) What is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time? a. Die Hard b. Home Alone c. Elf 2) Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the Chimney at Christmas? a. Romania b. Sweden c. Italy …
December brings with it a whole host of festive events that are fun for all the family. Here are just a few of the fantastic attractions that will get you and the children in the Christmas spirit as the countdown begins to the big day itself. A Fairytale Christmas at Polesden Lacey Polesden Lacey …
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As the festive season approaches, London transforms into a winter wonderland, brimming with enchanting Christmas markets, dazzling lights, and an array of festive activities. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the capital city and its surrounding areas offer a unique blend of traditional charm and contemporary celebrations during the holiday season. From the iconic …
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As we approach the spooky season, put your brains to the test with our Halloween quiz. Be warned, this terrifying trivia may scare you stiff! 1) Which Shakespeare play has witchcraft at the heart of the story? a. Macbeth b. Othello c. A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2) What year was Mary Shelly’s novel, Frankenstein, published? a. …
A. Macbeth A. 1818 B. John Carpenter A. Saints B. Bobbing for apples B. The Ghostbusters A. 16.47 seconds C. Lycanthropes B. 2,000 years ago C. 3
As we enter October, it won’t be long until we arrive at Halloween, the clocks go back, and then before anyone has had time to throw the pumpkins away, bonfire night will be upon us. With these celebrations nearing, here are some of the best firework displays to visit in Surrey. Ripley bonfire The legendary …
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To get you in the Halloween mood, why not try your hand at baking this spiced pumpkin cake, so delicious it’s terrifying! Ingredients: For the cake: 175ml vegetable oil 200g caster sugar 200g light brown soft sugar 250g self-raising flower 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger …
It only feels like yesterday since the children went back to school, and yet here we are on the verge of the first half-term of the academic year. If you are at a loss with what to do with the kids this October, then take a read of some of the best half-term activities that …
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