Seasonal Asparagus & Feta Frittata
The Health Boost share their special asparagus recipe just for us Sevenoaks Mums… When you love asparagus, the season is not quite long enough, so I try and come up with new recipes to include them at least a couple of times a week. This new recipe could very quickly become a seasonal staple for my […]
Festive Pomegranate Molasses & Clementine Ham Hocks
Anna’s Family Kitchen shares her perfect Christmas Ham recipe… Ideal for Boxing Day (or just to have in the fridge to pick at over Christmas). We managed to devour a whole ham hock in 5 minutes when it came out of the oven!! I prefer cooking Ham Hocks to a whole Ham – their flavour […]
Honouring the departed: do you know the right etiquette for a memorial service?
People celebrate a life in a variety of ways, and it can be confusing to know what to wear, what to say to the bereaved family, and how to conduct oneself at a service or wake. Rebecca Welham – one of the family members behind Welham Jones Funerals and Memorials – has some advice on […]
Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Home
I’m Laura Millar, your local property finder from Sevenoaks, and I’m thrilled to share insights about how I can help you find your dream home in Kent and the surrounding areas. Bespoke Property Finding Services Whether you’re relocating from abroad, a young couple starting a family, or empty nesters downsizing, I’m here to help. My […]
Why is strength training important for runners?
Becky Wade BSc, Senior Exercise Specialist from The Better Body Group explains why… Running is a lot more than just putting on your shoes and heading out the front door, being a successful and happy runner is not only about speed training and long runs at the weekend. Whether it’s a future marathon, a weekly […]
Boost Your Home’s Appeal: Laura’s 7 Affordable Tips Before Selling
Thinking of putting your house on the market? Our home expert, Laura from Laura Millar Home Finders, has some brilliant, budget-friendly ideas to help your property stand out and make an impact without the need for extensive renovations. 1. Enhance Curb Appeal “First impressions are crucial,” Laura begins. “Take a critical look at your home’s […]
How to pick the best school shoe
The importance of buying the correct school shoe. As we know children are at school for a substantial period of the year, so getting the correct shoe is paramount. Being a qualified shoe fitter there are certain factors to consider. 1: Correct size. Sounds simple but if there isn’t what we call wiggle room and […]
Head’s Blog Radnor House: A proper education is so much more than just the qualifications achieved
Hear from David Paton, Head at Radnor House on his Head’s Blog: Education is the most precious gift we give to the next generation because it provides young people with the opportunity to carve out a successful future for themselves. Young people understand this too, which explains the outpouring of anxiety and emotion since A-level […]
KEEPING THE RAY OF LIGHT IN SIGHT – EMMA KANGIS
Emma Kangis, a coach and development consultant from EK Coaching offers her support and advice on how we can best navigate ourselves through these unprecedented times… BEING YOUR BEST SELF Now that we are experiencing a somewhat different way of living/working, many of the challenges my clients come to me about are even more relevant, […]
DESIGN DURING LOCKDOWN
Throughout these past few weeks and those stretching ahead of us, the focus has been on wellbeing. Trying to maintain healthy habits through exercise and diet. But it is also worth remembering that our home and the interiors can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. At Gillian Victoria Interiors we have put together […]
A parent’s guide to home learning – a blog from Radnor’s Head
Just when you thought you had parenting figured out and your children settled at school…Coronavirus hits like a freight train. Schools are suddenly shut, children are at home all day and with little warning you are expected to act as class teacher, teaching assistant, subject specialist, PE coach… the list goes on. It is no […]
Get the Interiors Look from the Latest Love Island Villa
The first edition of Winter Love Island is almost here, and ready to have the country gripped and waiting for 9pm each night. We can’t help but become green with envy as 12 beautiful singletons get ready to lounge around in the glorious sunshine of South Africa, whilst the rest of the UK waits out […]
NFU Mutual advise how to avoid the pitfalls of underinsurance
Many UK households are leaving themselves open to the risk of being underinsured When it’s time to renew your home insurance policy, more often than not customers will be influenced by price and convenience without considering the quality of cover on offer. However by thinking of insurance this way, many households are vulnerable to the risk of being […]
How to make university accommodation more homely
Whether you’re starting your first year living in halls or you’ve moved into your very own student house, settling into your new humble abode is always an exciting prospect. University accommodation is notoriously bland and basic and even the brand-new properties are empty and void of any personality. If the prospect of spending upwards of […]
Where can the kids eat free this summer?
The summer holidays are now here and with all the fun adventures on the way comes very hungry bellies! As parents we don’t just have to find constant entertainment but also child friendly spaces for those family meals out. It can add up over the summer months but don’t worry, we are here so that […]
Rencraft share Summer Kitchen Trends
Sarah Cooper is one of Rencraft’s Senior Designers, with a keen eye for colour and a flare for the latest trends. Here she shares her thoughts on the perfect summer kitchen… “If you want to create a summer kitchen with a lot of natural light then the growing trend for bi-folding doors is the perfect […]
Family Day Out at Groombridge Place
A fab family day out at Groombridge Place – The Enchanted Forest. By Nina and Jackson of 3 Boys & Me Photography Last Thursday saw Jackson and I head off to Groombridge Place for a fun day out. We haven’t been here for a good few years now and when two of J’s school friends asked […]
The talipes journey – a mother’s story
Read a mother’s first-hand account on discovering that her unborn daughter had talipes (clubfoot) and the journey that her family took to understand it. When I was told at my 20 week scan that it looked like my baby had talipes, I didn’t really think much of it. The sonographer said it could just […]
Coconut parsnip soup
Recipe courtesy of Homespunmum Soups are a fantastic way of getting lots of goodness including protein into your body. I quite often put ground almonds into mine for that extra protein punch. This parsnip, almond and coconut milk soup is quick, delicious and so nutritious. You will love it. Let me know if you try it…. […]