Next month there will be a special bank holiday to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - the late May bank holiday has been moved to Monday 4th June 2012 and there will be an additional Jubilee bank holiday on Tuesday 5th June 2012. The Government hopes that the move will kick off a "feel good" su ... Continue reading
When it came to celebrations, the Victorians knew how to do it with maximum pomp and some serious circumstance. In particular, any celebration related to the British monarchy was always attended with maximum fanfare. They still are, in fact. How many of us tuned in recently to watch the lavish and r ... Continue reading
Well the weather has certainly been wet. Where is summer I hear people cry? Do not fret. Summer will be here in time. I often hear my husband remind me that there is no bad weather just bad clothing :0) Enjoy the glimpses of the sun, makes you appreciate even the short burst of sun, right? As most o ... Continue reading
Eurotunnel is bringing an additional half Shuttle (rake) into service to transport cars between Calais and Folkestone, increasing capacity in the lead up to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the London Olympic Games. ‘Sharp peaks of traffic are expected’ between the continent and Great Br ... Continue reading
This year, Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years on the throne. She is the second longest serving British monarch (only Queen Victoria had her beat). Romance at Random wants to celebrate with you all by hosting a blog hop. I'm so happy to be a part of this hop. I will be giving away a signed copy o ... Continue reading
Romance at Random will be randomly giving away some of their jewels of romance, to celebrate the UK’s Diamond Jubilee including: · 1 winner, 1 copy – Born To Darkness by Suzanne Brockmann · 1 winner, 1 copy – The Proposal by Mary Balogh · 1 winner, 1 copy – Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian · 3 w ... Continue reading
Here's a fun way to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee – the biscuit colour is perfect, and currants make ideal eyes and noses. Sadly, I couldn’t use Royal icing (ho ho) because of the egg white, but plain white water icing is all you need anyway. Use my corgi template to make your own! Makes abo ... Continue reading
OTTAWA, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 05/20/12 — This year, 2012, is one filled with celebrations marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. She has had a remarkable reign, devoting herself for the past six decades to public service, a mission … Share and Enjoy: Continue reading