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“I couldn’t hand in my assignment today because the dog ate my homework.” “I can’t make it into work today boss because a ghost in my house has kept me all night.” Excuses, excuses, excuses. That last one was taken from a report in the Daily Express newspaper among some other very creative reasons for…
We’ve been through some historically uncertain times this year. But with the recent announcements around the highly promising vaccines to combat Covid-19, brighter times have appeared on the global horizon. During this period of uncertainty, one thing has become crystal clear, and that’s the importance of exercising regularly for your mind and body. According to…
Friday the 13th is usually viewed with suspicion given its ‘unlucky for some’ label. But this year’s vintage is a time to celebrate and cast aside any superstitions and celebrate World Kindness Day. And 2020 is certainly the year where kindness and community spirit were needed like never before. World Kindness Day started in Tokyo…
We live in a World where most of us are bombarded with never ending streams of information to process. And that information overload is leading to people making snap judgments quicker than ever. We see it here at Martin & Co when people view a property. In most cases I’d say a person has made…
Many of us turn to food when we’re bored or stressed, so it’s no wonder that the pandemic has played havoc with so many people’s waistlines. Spending lots of time at home this year, amid ongoing uncertainty, has meant that bad habits have crept in. Do any of these descriptions resonate with you? The all-day…
A report came out towards the end of last year which declared the 11 most boring places in the World. Ironically given the subject matter it was an interesting read. Hatfield, in Hertfordshire, made the list as did Singapore, Liechtenstein, Canberra and Brussels, oh and Birmingham. The Travelsupermarket.com report declared the places were ‘bleak’, ‘miserable’…
As we head towards what could be a very different Christmas this year, there are many positive things you can do to keep your spirits up and nurture your mental wellbeing. Try following these tips to get through the next two months. Be kind to yourself 2020 has been challenging. It’s understandable if you feel…
Halloween has been and gone and next up on the calendar is Bonfire Night. Some people enjoy it. Others endure it. One thing is for sure, and that’s with all the loud bangs, strange sounds, and unexpected flashes it’s a testing time, to put it mildly, for our pets. At Martin & Co we love…
The clocks have gone back, and November is just around the calendar corner. Here are four fun things you can try next month. Fireworks Evening It’s undoubtedly going to be a different kind of Bonfire Night on November 5. Authorities across the UK are expecting a lot smaller, back garden, family events due to the…
In the beginning The Thomas family were like many you’ll know in Chelmsford. There was mum, dad, two young children and a black cat called Lucky. They were popular with their neighbours and active members of the local community. And that’s why people were disappointed to learn they were selling up and moving on due…
Demand for puppies skyrocketed during lockdown, but with furlough ending later this month and the economy struggling, is the reality of pet ownership about to bite? Earlier this year, demand for puppies skyrocketed, with Google searches for “Puppies near me” increasing more than six times (by 650%) between January and July. As a result, the…
The tier system announced by the Government this week to combat the increase in Covid-19 cases has caused some concern from landlords and people who are looking to move. The good news is that it shouldn’t. This is because even in the highest tiered areas which the Government has said are at very high-risk, people…