Maggie, Author at Our Place

Al fresco dining: 10 top tips for planning an outdoor dinner party or picnic

by Maggie | May 1, 2021 | Food & Drink Features

This year, many of us will be looking forward to getting our social lives back on track. And often, there’s no better way to spend time catching up with friends and family than with good conversation over some delicious food and drinks. Now that the rules allow us to...

At the heart of Glastonbury is a celebration of outdoor life, a joy that can be replicated beyond the festival

by Maggie | May 1, 2021 | Leisure & Travel News

In a new book that celebrates the glory of rural getaways, Glastonbury Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis explains why spending time in nature – and protecting it – is so important. Over the years, I’ve come to understand that Glastonbury Festival –...

Spain to reopen its borders to British tourists with or without vaccine passports from June

by Maggie | May 1, 2021 | Leisure & Travel News

Spain and Portugal have both said they expect British tourists to be welcomed within weeks. Inews reports that Spain has announced British holidaymakers will be allowed into the country from June onwards even if they have not received a Covid-19 vaccine. Spanish...

On your bike! 9 beautiful cycle routes to ride in the UK

by Maggie | May 1, 2021 | Leisure & Travel Features

After the events of the last year, many of us are looking forward to regaining some freedom and exploring The Great Outdoors. One of the best ways to discover the beauty and diversity of the UK is by bike – and the health benefits that cycling provides is just...

New lease of life for red phone boxes now helping save lives

by Maggie | Apr 1, 2021 | Health & Environment

Redundant phone boxes have already been transformed into defibrillator units, mini history museums, art galleries and book exchanges. Silver Surfers reports that thousands of traditional red coloured phone boxes are being offered to communities to be used foranything...