A Night at The Brampton Mill

#ad (meal gifted as part of press preview evening) You know when you pull up to a place and immediately know that you’re going to love your time there? Well The Brampton Mill in Huntingdon is that kind of pub. They have just completed an extensive refurbishment and we were delighted to be invited to the press preview evening ahead of the grand reopening. The countryside pub sits along the River Ouse with views out across the water. In summer, you might spot black swans and kingfishers on your short walk from the car to the entrance, but we made…

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Drinks By The Dram Gin Festive Crackers [Gift Idea for Him]

Okay hands up, who else is struggling with what to get the men in your life for Christmas? When I asked Oliver what he wanted he just shrugged and said “surprise me”, the two words that strike fear into my life. I even put out an SOS on Twitter earlier this month asking for people to link me up with their gift guides for men. There was nothing but tumbleweed. It seems that no one else has a bloody clue either. Men, this is why you always end up with socks, Calvin K’s or an electric shaver! One thing that…

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Deluxe Vegan Hamper [Christmas Gift Idea]

Over the years I’ve sent several gift hampers as Christmas presents. I love the thought of someone’s face lighting up as they discover all the delicious surprises! This is my first Christmas since turning vegan though and I’ve had to seriously consider what I feel comfortable buying as gifts for other people. I was thrilled to find that the The British Hamper Company offer no less than six beautiful gift hampers curated with entirely vegan friendly contents. Filled with artisan produce from all over the UK, that’s one choice made far easier! I received their Deluxe Vegan Hamper * to…

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Beauty Favourites December 18 [Vegan + Cruelty Free]

This year I’ve made it my mission to find high performing vegan and cruelty free beauty products to replace the ones I was using previously. Here are some of my favourite pampering products found so far: Banana Hair Mask | The Body Shop My hair got into a terrible state a few years ago. It was dry and brittle and I ended having to have a chunk of it chopped out. I’ve managed to get it back into healthy shape but then found out that my trusty nourishing hair mask wasn’t cruelty free. Nuts. I’ve tried quite a few brands…

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When Polly Met Fergie: Peterborough’s First Vegan Restaurant

It was serendipity that just as I exchanged contracts to move to the city, Peterborough’s first vegan restaurant When Polly Met Fergie opened. A week later I completed my house move and we headed straight there to celebrate. Located in the Westgate Arcade, the main restaurant is located downstairs and has a relaxed cafe feel. Meanwhile upstairs there is a cocktail and jazz bar with regular live music. The decor certainly sets the mood with dark walls, a centrepiece chandelier and a grand piano in the corner. I can only describe how good my first meal there was as my…

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