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The nation’s 200 hospices care each year for 225,000 children and adults with terminal or life-limiting illnesses. And, after an incredibly tough 18 months, they need our support now more than ever. Where it all started Dame Cicely Saunders – a nurse, social worker, and doctor – founded the modern hospice movement in 1967, when…
As a private landlord, you’ve got to stay on top of repairs, damage, and unexpected costs. So how do you safeguard your property and income? Do you cross your fingers and hope for the best? Or have you taken the necessary steps to protect yourself? What is landlord insurance? First off, there’s no legal obligation…
The word ‘inspirational’ gets thrown around a lot these days, but when it comes to our Paralympic heroes, there really is no other way to describe them. The grit and determination they displayed in Tokyo provided a much-needed reminder that human beings can do incredible things when they set their minds to it. We could…
Recycle Now has been running Recycle Awareness Week annually, with 2021 being its 18th year. The emphasis is on celebrating how many of us are recycling and ensuring we all continue to do so. As the Zero-Waste Chef blogger Anne-Marie Bonneau said: “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need…
The summer holidays have ended. The kids are back to school, and the distractions of Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics have gone. What have we got to look forward to? Easy, Christmas. Yes, we know it seems a long way off, but if you’re thinking of celebrating it in a new home, it’s time…
Did you know this month is Organic September? No? Well, now you do! So, what is it and how can you get involved? Organic September is a month-long campaign all about raising awareness of organic products and the people and brands who sell them. Grow your own Whether you’ve got a big back garden or…
When choosing an estate agent, it pays to channel your inner Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes and do a little online sleuthing. As we all know, many estate agents are known for having the ‘gift of the gab’. You’d be hard-pressed to find one who doesn’t claim to have a strong community standing, good track…
How to start fundraising When fundraising, it’s important to first think about your audience. Who are the people most likely to be touched by the cause and therefore, most likely to donate? Consider their lifestyle and habits to identify how you can best get your message to them. Fundraising on social media If you’re not…
One of the best things about going on holiday is that once you’ve packed your bags and locked the front door, you can breathe a sigh of relief. After months of hard work and stress, you can finally relax, unwind, and recharge – unless, of course, you’re a landlord. If you manage a rental property,…
Garden room. Man cave. Home studio. Shoffice (shed/office). Call it what you will but having a standalone space in the garden where you can work, unwind, or pursue a favourite hobby is one of the fastest-growing property trends in recent years. Now, garden sheds are nothing new; Britain’s first shed was built in 1481. But…
It might seem premature to be talking about the schools going back, but let’s face it, September will be here before you know it. And when it arrives, you’ll be punching the air at the prospect of your little darlings returning to the classroom after a seven-week break. The last thing you (or they) will…
Planning a foreign holiday over the last two years has taken a lot of patience, caused a lot of frustration, and has seen lots of Brits opting for a staycation. With amber and green lists changing frequently, mandatory PCR tests, and the dreaded threat of hotel quarantine, the demand for UK holiday rentals has gone…