Friday, 25 November 2022
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Kick off the day right: Morrisons fuels footie fans with half price café breakfast for £2.99
Customers can enjoy 50% per cent off the full 11-piece fry up all day every day this week to keep them fuelled for all matches which include England and Wales’ two opening fixtures against Iran and USA.
Fans will have a reason to celebrate before games kick off as the Full Breakfast offers two sausages, two bacon rashers, a fried egg, a flat mushroom, half a tomato, a hash brown, Heinz baked beans and toast for just £2.99, a price hard to beat at any other well-known chain including Wetherspoon and Harvester, or any other supermarket café.
Vegetarian and vegan options with veggie sausages and sliced avocado are also available. In Scotland, the Scottish Breakfast comes with two lorne sausages, two bacon rashers, a fried egg, a flat mushroom and half a tomato, two tattie scones, Heinz Baked Beanz and a slice of toast.
Football and the Morrisons breakfast can come home this winter as the meal is available for takeaway and delivery options for those that prefer to dine in the comfort of their own home and don’t want to miss a second of the action.
Morrisons also recently permanently reduced the price of over half the hot dishes in its cafés including fish & chips which is now £6.99 and burgers served with chips and coleslaw for £5.99.
A Christmas menu is now available to kickstart the season of festive feasting and customers can tuck into a two-course meal for £9.99 or three courses for £11.99 from 11.30am to 3.30pm each day.
Michael Weightman, Head of Morrisons Cafés, says: “Our breakfasts are a customer favourite and we’re helping celebrate the start of the tournament by halving the price. We hope there will be a lot to cheer about in the coming days with football and our breakfasts ensuring fans get their days off to a flying start!”
Morrisons half-price breakfast offer will be available in its 397 cafés nationwide all day every day from Monday 21st November until Sunday 27th November.
For more information and to find your nearest café visit: https://my.morrisons.com/blog/food/new-cafe-menu
Buying a loved one woollen knitwear this winter? You need to visit The Nautical Company
It is the enduring choice that will last the lucky recipient for years to come.
A spokesman for the company said: "After 12 years in business, we and our customers know what sets these garments apart."
He pointed out: "Our focus has always been to partner with heritage brands with an emphasis on quality. With production of the knitwear in Ireland and France, this is also a sustainable choice for us and for you as it keeps our air miles low."
Available are: Chunky knit Fisherman's Jumpers, Breton Sweaters & High Neck Jumpers and Beanie Hats and Scarves.
But that's not all, the Hampshire-based company also sells Pea Coats for Men and Women, belts, bags, jewellery, shirts and tops, Nautical décor, Christmas gifts and more besides.
Maximising small spaces this Christmas says Victory Curtains and Blinds
Mirrored baubles on the Christmas tree act the same way as mirrors, by reflecting light around the room and making it feel more spacious. You’ll get the same illusion of a bigger room but with more style and Christmas appeal.
Rearrange furniture to create flow
A quick rearrange of your furniture can make a room feel a lot bigger than it is. It’s important you ensure that there is no furniture obstructing walkways or entrances to the room, as this will make the space feel more cramped. Push your sofa against a wall (where possible) and position it towards the window, so your outside view can be enjoyed from the comfort of your seat.
Extend your celebrations into the outdoor space
If the weather is nice, make use of sunny weather and extend your Christmas celebrations outdoors. Awnings are a great addition to your outdoor space as they shield your home from direct sunlight which can heat your home. They’re also a lovely touch when you’re eating outdoors, as they’ll provide the right amount of shade you need to enjoy your meal.
Keep window dressings open (apart from when you’re out the room)
Any room will appear larger if it’s well-lit! There are two options you have when it comes to lighting a room, artificial or natural. Open your window dressings to let the sunshine flood into the room throughout the day. Make sure you shut them slightly when you’re out the house though, as you don’t want anyone peeking through at your lovely Christmas presents.
Have a Christmas tidy-up
Too many unnecessary things can make a room feel small. If you want to squeeze more people into your lounge it might be worth removing any furniture and accessories that are taking up more space than needed, like your pouffe or rug. Top tip: If you can see the floor the room will look and feel larger!
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Lindt Proudly Supports the NSPCC's Childline This Christmas
For every Lindt TEDDY Milk and White chocolate (100g) purchased from Lindt chocolate shops, major grocery channels, retailers and e-shop www.lindt.co.uk, Lindt will donate £1.00 to the NSPCC. With a target of £100,000, Lindt's donation will help keep Childline running throughout the Christmas period.
Passionate about supporting the NSPCC, Lindt has raised in excess of £600,000 so far for this valuable cause. Besides this Lindt is sponsoring the NSPCC's annual 'Merry Little Christmas' charity concert for the second year at Cadogan Hall, London on 13th December 2022. This is an enchanting evening of carols ad festive musical performances from well-known celebrities and some very special guests. Visit www.nspcc.org.uk for tickets (£40 per person) and for further information.
Delicately dressed in gold foil, tied with a red ribbon and a heart charm, the Lindt TEDDY Milk chocolate is an iconic hollow figure across the entire globe. NEW for this year, the Master Chocolatiers have launched Lindt TEDDY White chocolate using their finest white chocolate. An ideal stocking filler or gift this Christmas for friends and family.
Supporting children and young people for over 35 years, Childline gives every child who needs it access to free, confidential support whenever they need it. The Childline counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online and on the phone on 0800 1111.
For more information or for the online store visit www.lindt.co.uk/shop and also follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lindtuk or Instagram www.instagram.com/LindtUK
“You can’t park there!” Parking advice for the festive period
Experts at LeaseCar.uk have revealed the spots where motorists shouldn't park over the festive period to avoid angry complaints and expensive penalties, which are bound to ruin Christmas for everyone involved.
With lots of visitors to friends and family homes over the festive season, it can be tempting for motorists to park on the pavement, cycle lane or use nearby car parks to stay overnight.
But parking in a new spot can lead to a large bill and angry neighbours if the location isn’t suitable.
Driveways fill up quickly with visiting friends and family over Christmas resulting in large numbers of cars parking on the pavement for those houses with lots of visitors.
While parking on the street might seem like the only option as travellers rush to get inside to the warmth, the experts say that all drivers should check signage to see if there are any restrictions wherever they want to park up.
Other spots such as public car parks can seem like a great place to leave a vehicle overnight but can result in a painful penalty.
Drivers should also stay updated on the Highway Code for the most recent laws and regulations on parking vehicles.
Tim Alcock from LeaseCar.uk said: “This Christmas many of us will either be hosting lots of guests or be driving to friends and families’ homes to visit. And many of us drivers don’t actually know the specific places and regulations on where you can park your car overnight.
“Of course, no one wants to run the risk of parking somewhere which may result in a stolen vehicle, vandalism or an expensive fine, which will doubtless ruin Christmas.
“That’s why it’s important to check where it’s illegal to park your car overnight. Not only that, but spots which aren’t illegal, but will cause major grievances, like parking in front of your neighbour’s driveway, are inconsiderate, especially during the festive period.
“In fact, parking on someone else’s driveway is classed as a civil offence of trespassing so your car could be removed and a fine issued.
“It is also key to ensure that you are not parked anywhere which could be a danger to others - such as cyclists and emergency service vehicle access.”
Here is LeaseCar.uk’s guide to parking over Christmas:
1. Pavements
It’s currently only illegal to park on the pavement in London, and although there have been calls to input this ban across the whole country, it’s up to local councils to enforce double yellow lines and signage to stop drivers from parking on the pavement. It might seem tempting to park on the pavement when visiting someone this Christmas, but always check signage first and completely avoid it in the capital city.
2. Car parks
Before parking, it’s important to check if overnight stays are allowed in certain car parks. If a car park isn’t ticketed it might seem easy to get away with, but parking there overnight is a no go as car parks use ANPR cameras to catch any illegal visitors. If caught, a hefty fine or penalty could be on the way.
3. Taxi rank
It may seem like a good idea for some to park up overnight in an empty taxi rank, but this can actually land drivers a fine, as it is only legal for licensed public taxis to park there. Not only that, but this will mess up the flow of the system over the busy Christmas period and will annoy taxi drivers.
4. In front of a neighbour’s driveway
Parking in front of a neighbour’s driveways has long caused grievances with homeowners all over the country. Not only is it very annoying for the owner of the driveway, but parking out in front blocks access and causes disruptions for Christmas plans which neighbours have. It might seem convenient for guests to park in front of a neighbours driveway, but it should be avoided at all costs.
5. Cycle lanes
Many drivers might think it’s fine to park in a cycle lane overnight, but bike users may still be using the cycle lanes during all hours of the day and night. There are dedicated cycle lanes for a reason: to prevent any accidents with vehicles which are parked, or not. Cyclists will be forced to swerve around parked cars, potentially putting themselves and other road users in danger.
6. On someone’s drive
For those households with a long guest list this Christmas, some drivers might be tempted to park on a neighbour’s driveway to avoid a long walk back to their car. And whilst it is not against the law to actually park on someone else’s drive, the driveway is part of their property so it’s an act of trespassing, which is a civil offence. And could inflame neighbourhood disputes.
7. Check signage
It might be tempting to park overnight on a nearby street when visiting friends and family members for Christmas, but doing so could incur fines if it is illegal to. That’s why it is important to check around signage in parking spots on the street or in car parks - signs will outline any times or days where drivers cannot park up.
8. Don’t prevent emergency service access
This may be obvious to drivers, it’s still worth reiterating that it’s crucial to never park anywhere which could prevent access for ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles. Although this shouldn’t be done at any point throughout the day, parking on a narrow street or somewhere with tight access is especially bad at night-time with significantly less chance for drivers to be able to move their vehicles quickly or legally if they’ve been drinking around the Christmas table.
9. Direction of traffic flow is important
The Highway Code makes it clear that it’s illegal to park vehicles overnight which are facing against the direction of the traffic flow. The only exception to this rule is unless there is a dedicated parking space to allow drivers to do so.
For more expert advice for driving over Christmastime, head over to https://leasecar.uk.
(Image courtesy of LeaseCar.uk)
Thursday, 24 November 2022
Wear your festive attire for Christmas Jumper Day is Thursday 8th December
The This Morning and Made in Chelsea stars joined BBC presenters and mother-daughter duo Andi and Miquita Oliver, singers and celebrity Gogglebox favourites Martin and Shirlie Kemp and Good Morning Britain co-hosts Adil Ray and Charlotte Hawkins to pull on festive double-headed jumpers, to celebrate the UK government’s commitment to DOUBLE every donation to Save the Children this Christmas Jumper Day.
Other celebrities backing the campaign include singer and Starstruck presenter Olly Murs, Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway, Spice Girl Emma Bunton, The One Show presenter Alex Jones, activist and Loose Women panellist Katie Piper, Love Island star Dani Dyer, dancer and ex Strictly presenter Arlene Phillips, Premier League and FIFA World Cup presenter Seema Jaswal, TV doctor Dr Ranj Singh, and comedians Adam Hills, Suzi Ruffell, Adam Pearson and Lee Ridley.
Since launching a decade ago, Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day has raised in excess of £30 million to help transform the lives of children around the world. Now, the campaign is set to reach twice as many children as before, thanks to the UK government’s Aid Match funding which will double every donation up to £2 million.
With Brits becoming increasingly conscious of their fashion footprint, and with the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, the charity is also urging the nation to choose pre-loved woolies and up-cycled knits adorned with baubles and tinsel instead of hitting the high-street. In fact, previous research by the charity found that one in five have previously bought a second-hand Christmas jumper, while one in eight (13%) made their own.
To encourage sustainable fashion, all the famous faces supporting the campaign are modelling second-hand vintage jumpers, some of which will be distributed to Save the Children charity shops across the country for others to buy and enjoy.
Holly Willoughby said: “I’m really excited to be taking part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day again this year and I'm delighted I get to do it alongside Phil! So go and grab your best mates on December 8th and don your favourite festive jumpers together. There's even more reason to get involved this year, as the UK government are matching donations to Save the Children, up to £2Million, so your £2 will go twice as far in helping children in the UK and around the world."
Olly Murs said: “Christmas Jumper Day is a great cause, and what better year to take part than this year, when the UK government is going to match every donation up to £2 million! Don’t forget to put the date in your diary and encourage as many of your friends and family as you can to join in the fun on Thursday 8th December.”
Giovanni Pernice said: "Christmas for me is all about catching up with my family and eating too much! I absolutely love this Strictly Come Christmas jumper, obviously! … it’ll be my choice for this year's Christmas Jumper Day!
"This is a campaign that I'm really proud to be supporting, all in aid of Save the Children. They're helping children around the world and it's a beautiful thing to do. Don’t forget to throw on your favourite jumper on December 8th and donate £2 to help children around the world have a brighter future. Lovely Jubbly.”
Miquita Oliver said: "I absolutely loved wearing this second-hand disco jumper to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day - I find getting dressed up for Christmas so much fun! If you don't already have a festive knit, take a look in your best friend's wardrobe or go to your local charity shop - you'll be amazed at what you can find - or what may find you!
To take part, get together with friends, family, colleagues or classmates, throw on your favourite second-hand sweater on Thursday 8th December, and donate £2 (or £1 for kids) to Save the Children.
For every £1 donated, the UK government will double it up to the amount of £2 million to help mothers and babies thrive in some of the most rural communities in Kenya. All other funds raised will help some of the most disadvantaged children across the world, including the UK, get access to food, healthcare and education.
To sign up, visit – www.christmasjumperday.org where you can also find the latest information about how to take part in Christmas
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