Community-focused five-star housebuilder Countryside Homes is working with Waltham Forest Council to bring free festive fun to Walthamstow this winter. The Wood Street Wonderland event will take place on 29th November 2024, bringing together the local community with a range of family-friendly activities, entertainment, market stalls, food, drink and more. Countryside has been working with Waltham Forest Council for the past eight years, building homes for Londoners designed to suit local needs and budgets. A cornerstone of local community regeneration, Countryside is now sponsoring the council’s Wood Street Wonderland. The event will begin at 4 pm on 29th November, with Our Lady and St…
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Perfect for those looking to secure a brand-new home before the festive holidays, an enticing Christmas incentive has been unveiled at Scarlet Oaks, a boutique gated development in Oakwood, north London. Developer Amara Property is committing to cover the Stamp Duty (SDLT) costs for purchasers that formally reserve one of the final remaining homes before 25th December 2024. With over 30% of the available homes sold, prices for the remaining collection of prime townhouses and cottages range from £875,000 to £950,000, which would equal a total SDLT saving of between £31,250 to £36,250. Rutu Buddhdev, Managing Director at Amara Property, commented: “Sales and enquiries at Scarlet Oaks have been strong…
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ALDI’S BOTTOMLESS PIGS IN BLANKETS RESTAURANT RETURNS Legendary pop-up will open in Shoreditch later this month following sell-out success last year Fans can enjoy highlights from Aldi’s biggest pigs in blankets range yet, including the world’s first Vegan Footlong Pig in Blanket Research by the supermarket reveals Brits are set to eat 668 million pigs in blankets this Christmas, averaging 11.2 per person Londoners are the UK’s #1 pigs in blankets lovers, and will each tuck into an average of almost 14 during the festive season – while Bristolians will only manage eight News comes as Aldi is named…
ROCKING AROUND THE LEGO® CHRISTMAS TREE! THE LEGOLAND® WINDSOR RESORT UNVEILS SPECTACULAR CENTREPIECE AHEAD OF A BRICK-TASTIC HOLIDAY SEASON The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort unveils first-look images of its incredible 33ft tall Christmas tree built using 364,481 LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks, complete with a dazzling 80kg LEGO star LEGOLAND at Christmas opens to the public on selected dates from November 23rd – January 4th The festive season has officially arrived at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort after talented model makers at the UK’s favourite family theme park unveiled a spectacular Christmas tree built from 364,481 LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks. Standing at almost 33ft tall, the…
Banish those January blues and dust off your dancing shoes as Burns Night celebrations two-step their way to Leytonstone in East London. Ready to Gay Gordon your way into 2025? The beloved Deeney’s X Wee Movers Burns Night spectacular is back for its third toe-tapping year, and it’s already proving to be the hottest ticket in town. With both family daytime sessions selling out within just 48 hours of release, eager celebrants are now turning their attention to the evening Burns Supper and Ceilidh. In a twist that would make Rabbie Burns himself smile, this Highland hootenanny finds a new…
Social Bite Festival of Kindness Seeks LONDONERS to HELP RAISE OVER 10,000 DONATIONS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS Social Bite’s gift drive has started on the Strand, providing Christmas gifts, meals, and essentials for people who are homeless and vulnerable The charity is calling for local performers and community groups to raise awareness of its Festival of Kindness initiative Social Bite is inviting locals to demonstrate greater kindness than ever before Leading homelessness charity, Social Bite, is calling on kind-hearted London performers of all ages to help raise over 10,000 gifts, meals and essential items for those experiencing homelessness this Christmas…
New data shows that 93.5% of patients under Surrey and Sussex Healthcare trust have not been treated following a cancelled operation, within the standard 28 day waiting period. Patient Claim Line, analysed the latest NHS Statistics regarding cancelled operations across England between July and September 2024. The data shows that nearly a quarter of patients (23%) were not treated within 28 days of their operation being cancelled. Out of 21,249 patients facing cancelled operations, 4,825 patients were still waiting to be treated over 28 days later. NHS Trusts most in breach of standard 28 day waiting time following a cancelled…
REUBEN MURRAY’S ADA PORTRAIT IS AWARDED THE CASS ART PRIZE MORE THAN 120 YEARS OF SUPPORTING ARTISTS Rising British artist Reuben Murray has won the first ever Cass Art Prize 2024. The Prize has been created by leading art supply retailer Cass Art, continuing the Cass family’s monumental legacy of supporting artists for over 120 years. From art inspired by refugee camps and made in mental health units to National Portrait Gallery Portrait Award 2024 nominees – The Cass Art Prize’s 2024 shortlist was a celebration of British art’s diversity, resilience and impact. Work by the nominated artists, from across…
The Enduring Charm of Country Style Country interior styles hold an enduring charm that blends warmth and nostalgia, making them timelessly appealing. Characterised by natural materials, cosy textiles, and a soothing palette of earthy and pastel tones, this style creates a welcoming atmosphere that connects homeowners to a sense of heritage and nature. In 2025, as people continue to seek comfort and authenticity in their homes, country interiors will remain popular for their balance of rustic and refined elements. Country Romance Turin collection, 650 – Powder from £73 per m2, Riviera Home UK Layering with rugs and accessories can help…
LEICHT Contracts, one of the UK’s leading providers of German engineered kitchen furniture to the new build and regeneration construction market report on the latest interior trends shaping the UK home next year. Sarah Edwards, Managing Director UK at LEICHT Contracts explains, “The contracts market continues to be governed by a need for future-proof design, which supports UK building regulations and other factors such as demographics, cultural trends, lifestyle preferences, and community dynamics. Luxury property trends in 2025 are therefore looking at next-level design, where both style and function of the furniture are now viewed as one. Contributing to the creation of nurturing home environments…