With the weather getting warmer and summer days getting longer, food experts at Tropical Sun have released a new study focusing on BBQ trends in the UK. A study of 2,000 respondents conducted via OnePoll revealed that nearly one in ten (8%) of fun-loving Brits host regular BBQs regardless of the season. The research also revealed that one in three (29%) Brits enjoy BBQs so much that they would still attend one in rainy weather. One in five (22%) would still commit to hosting a BBQ regardless of bad weather. When it comes to frequency, the majority of the population (42%) have…
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Prevented ocean plastic and USAID open high-capacity plastic collection centre in Macassar, Indonesia to mark World Oceans Cay On UN World Oceans Day 2024, Prevented Ocean Plastic™ announces the grand opening of a high-capacity recycled plastic collection centre in Makassar, Indonesia, in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The centre is expected to process 500 tonnes of recycled plastic per month, preventing it from reaching the ocean as pollution, and create 50 direct jobs for the local area. The opening comes one year after the launch of Prevented Ocean Plastic™’s mission to open 25 collection centres by…
Every June, millions of people from every part of society in both the UK and around the world take part in Loneliness Awareness Week. Almost half of the population of the UK report feeling lonely at least some of the time, and loneliness is on the rise, with many more people in the UK feeling lonelier since the pandemic¹. The Marmalade Trust is the only charity in the world specifically dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. This year their annual campaign, Loneliness Awareness Week, is looking at the incredible power of micro-connections, by championing the theme: #RandomActsOfConnection. Micro-connections are all…
APSCo OutSource, the trade body for the professional recruitment outsourcing sector, has expanded its operation with the launch of APSCo OutSource Europe. Based out of Berlin, the new division will be headed up by Oliver Kömpf who has joined as Managing Director. Oliver brings with him more than 25 years’ experience in the MSP and RPO sector with AMS and Hays. This latest move follows significant successes for APSCo OutSource since its launch in 2021, which has seen membership numbers grow year-on-year alongside the creation of the OutSource Client Community – a collaborative group of prestigious HR, TA and Procurement leaders…
As England battles through Euro 2024 with mixed results, the nation’s collective sentiment is becoming obvious through grocery orders – as nerves are getting the better of some viewers. New data from instant grocery delivery service Gopuff, shows how fans are coping with their frustrations and the emotional rollercoaster of supporting their team, from energy drinks to stay awake through uneventful second halves, to extra loo roll to cope with the stress. Here’s a closer look at what fans have been ordering to manage the pressure: 1. Magnum Tonic Wine: A Comforting Companion Despite England’s underwhelming performance, Magnum Tonic Wine…
WritersMosaic and the Poetry Translation Centre collaborate with the Eccles Centre and Un Nuevo Sol to present The Forensic and the Fantastic: Latinx poets at the British Library with AKOLÁ TAMBÓ AMANDA VILANOVA, GABY SAMBUCCETTI and OSCAR GUARDIOLA-RIVERA From 7-9 pm on Tuesday 09 July 2024 at the Pigott Theatre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB the WritersMosaic and the Poetry Translation Centre are collaborating with the Eccles Centre and Un Nuevo Sol to present an evening of Latinx poetry, accompanied by multimedia performances and Afro-Colombian music. Hosted by writer Amanda Vilanova, poets will use English, Spanish,…
McVitie’s has announced its latest addition to its biscuit selection with new Seriously Chocolatey Digestives The most chocolatey Digestives yet – featuring a cocoa biscuit, dark choc chips, and topped with a smooth layer of milk chocolate Seriously Chocolatey Digestives are available in Morrisons now, and will be hitting shelves in other supermarkets including Tesco, Co-op, and Waitrose later this month McVitie’s has announced its chocolatiest and richest addition to the family – Seriously Chocolatey Digestives. Featuring a rich cocoa biscuit, dark choc chips, and topped with a smooth layer of McVitie’s classic milk chocolate, they seriously are…
Join the Gruffalo’s 25th Birthday Celebrations at Chessington World of Adventures this Summer Kids and grown-ups can come face to face with the beloved characters from the classic children’s story starting from Saturday 6 July Journey into the deep dark wood with the brand new Gruffalo Summer Celebration exclusively at the London theme park now until 19 July Or spend the night in the fully themed Gruffalo hotel room for a nighttime adventure Chessington World of Adventures is celebrating to mark the 25th birthday of Julia Donaldson’s beloved classic, The Gruffalo. Starting this Saturday, 6th July, the London theme park…
U launches world’s first TV Dinners pop-up restaurant in London Restaurant focuses on heightening the ‘TV dining’ experience through a scientifically curated menu of dishes paired with specific TV genres Food Scientist Dr Stuart Farrimond spent multiple hours and tested dozens of recipes and possible flavour combinations to perfect the menu– with dishes designed to engage the senses The ‘TV Dinners for U’ restaurant will be open to the public on 17th July, available to book via Eventbrite The world’s first ‘TV Dinners for U’ restaurant is opening in London in a fortnight, providing guests with the ultimate TV dinner experience –…
Environmental consultancy celebrated for implementing the year’s best mental health programme Southwark-based B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has just been named SME Employer of the Year at the InsideOut Awards. The prestigious annual awards – powered by the InsideOut LeaderBoard® charity and Wellbeing@Work Summits – recognises and celebrates excellence in promoting mental health, wellness, and overall wellbeing. The accolade was awarded to Tyler Grange as the UK SME that the judging panel – comprising a broad spectrum of industry experts – believed to have implemented the best mental health and wellbeing programme over the last 12 months, with a focus on recovery and preventative solutions. As well…