Author: James Cole

James Cole is the Group Editor for Sailfin Magazines and oversees our titles and content creation. He's literally the person who dots our 'i's and crosses our 't's across our Home and Garden Magazine section, our Family and Parenting Magazine, our Life & Wellbeing Magazine, Our Travel and Tourism Magazine, and our Business and Work sections.
Travel

Top 10 best-selling crime novels – in time for your holidays!

The top 10 best-selling crime novels of the last five years on Kobo have just been revealed – just in time to make a list and download them ready for your beach holiday Watch our video where crime writer and former president of the Detection Club Simon Brett OBE gives you a guide to these contemporary crime classics There’s nothing like a gripping thriller or … Continue reading Top 10 best-selling crime novels – in time for your holidays!

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House

Mud and Mischief: Skinny Jean Gardeners to get kids into the garden

According to new research, traditional activities such as ‘freestyle’ play, building dens or bike riding are no longer favoured childhood pastimes as they once were, as a third of children will spend most of their summer holidays watching TV and playing computer games. I remember fondly (and perhaps with a hint of the rose tinted specs) long summer holidays climbing trees, going on bike-rides, and … Continue reading Mud and Mischief: Skinny Jean Gardeners to get kids into the garden

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Travel

Michaela Strachan’s places to go bucket list

Many of us have travel bucket lists – the places we want to see and experience before we erm… pop our clogs. From the great cities of the world, to places of natural beauty – everyone’s list is different, however new research shows that many of us are moving more towards adventurous travel destinations. I currently have an ever expanding note on my iPhone that … Continue reading Michaela Strachan’s places to go bucket list

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Headspace for children
Family, Life

Headspace for children launches meditation for kids

Headspace for Children has launched from the people behind Headspace – one of the most popular guided meditation apps launched (for adults) 6 years ago. Since then, Headspace has become the brand du jour in popular, or mainstream meditation and is now used regularly by millions of people all over the world. Last week saw the launch of Headspace for Kids, and we caught up with Andy … Continue reading Headspace for children launches meditation for kids

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House

Soho House looks to enter the co-living space

Further to our previous article on Co-living, and on the campus lifestyle, Dezeen has run an article today talking to Nick Jones, founder of Soho House, about their thoughts on entering the co-living market as a natural extension of their Soho Work co-working enterprise. As an opportunity for people leaving University and wanting the comfort, familiarity and safety of managed accommodation, co-living offers a stepping-stone … Continue reading Soho House looks to enter the co-living space

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Travel

This one time… at Summer Camp. They had alcohol!

Ever wanted to to escape the rat race for a weekend and go back to that excitement and adventure you had as a child? Did you ever go on a summer camp? A scout camp? The thrill of a large group of people getting to know each other through active participation whilst camping under the stars. Sounds amazing. Admittedly my memories are of the Duke … Continue reading This one time… at Summer Camp. They had alcohol!

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