Secret Garden Kent: Restaurant review for Brunch

Beautiful food that tastes as good as it looks, delivered within a stunning hidden retreat from the world – a walled secret garden straight out of the storybooks. Secret Garden is one of the two great restaurants based at Mersham le Hatch Business Park, a tranquil collection of small ‘artisanal’ businesses including a Day Spa, a Cookery School, a Wine Bar, and many more. Tucked … Continue reading Secret Garden Kent: Restaurant review for Brunch

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The First Car: How to help your Teenager choose theirs

In this article, Mark Barclay from independent parts retailer GSF Car Parts takes a closer look at how best to help your teenage son or daughter choose their first car. When the time comes for your child to start driving their first car, it’s perfectly understandable if you have mixed feelings on the matter. Sure, you’re happy for them to get a bit of freedom, … Continue reading The First Car: How to help your Teenager choose theirs

Michael Palin North Korea

North Korea: Michael Palin’s new travel adventure

Can you truly understand a culture from your armchair? Michael Palin, the man who has opened up the world in 80 days, pole to pole, the Sahara, the Pacific Rim countries, the Himalayas, and ‘New Europe‘, is back with a new documentary travelogue series from Channel 5: ‘Michael Palin in North Korea‘. North Korea has long been a country of mystery, secrecy, and fear. Since … Continue reading North Korea: Michael Palin’s new travel adventure

Oktoberfest by Manuel Joseph

Oktoberfest Munich: The Supreme Beer Festival

The autumnal weather may have changed overnight in the UK this week, but there are other more positive signs of Autumn in October, and one of them is liquid gold; Oktoberfest is back, and with more and more satellite events happening all over the world, we thought we’d go back and check out the original. In the UK, I have distant memories of putting tinned … Continue reading Oktoberfest Munich: The Supreme Beer Festival

The Mighty Recar: Documentary series from the BBC

Mighty Redcar: Recommended docu-series

The Mighty Redcar is a shining example of the power of documentary television: Sweeping vistas of the North Yorkshire coast; industrial backdrops; engaging characters plucked from the 35,000 residents; real lives. With Amazon Prime, an Unlimited Cineworld ticket, and a Todoist list competing with my inbox for most unticked items – it may seem strange that I’ve found time to indulge my documentary passion. But … Continue reading Mighty Redcar: Recommended docu-series

Home Insurance Renovation tips

5 home renovations to tell your home insurance provider about

Wasim Bux is from the personal insurance provider, iGO4. Here, he discusses five home renovations, about which you’ll need to tell your home insurance provider. Renovating can be a great way to add some extra value to your home and give you and your family a better living situation, as well as a more enjoyable house to come back to. But, when taking on a … Continue reading 5 home renovations to tell your home insurance provider about