Following the report of the shooting of a pet dog on Seaham Beach yesterday (25th July 2013), we took a closer look into this horrifying form of attack on our pets to see how widespread the problem is becoming. And we are shocked at the results...there were 799 incidents air rifle attacks reported to the RSPCA in 2012.
From Sunday 25th to Tuesday 27th August 2013 there is something for all the family at Epsom Downs. On Sunday 25th August the top training establishments in Epsom Downs will open their doors to the public to give everyone the chance to see behind the scenes of the racing industry that fascinates so many. Members of the public can get up close to the stars of the track, their trainers and their stable staff and learn how things work in the different yards.
We've enjoyed watching him from the comfort of our homes, cooking a variety of culinary delights and now, for the first time, the much loved TV celebrity chef, James Martin, will be at Ascot on Saturday 7th September 2013 for the Festival of Food and Wine Raceday. James will not only create a menu for one of the racecourse's premier restaurants but also take part in an exclusive cooking demonstration on the day.
The action on the Main Stage at this year's 9th International London Tattoo Convention 27th - 29th September 2013, will certainly set a few pulses racing, but aside from the glorious display of tattoo art, the acts are professional performers putting on the show of your life.
If, like us, you are not going to be a part of this year's Edinburgh Fringe 2nd - 26th August or if you are and want to extend the laughter for a little longer, Vinopolis, London's premier destination for food and wine has the perfect remedy for the post Edinburgh Festival hangover. Friday 6th September 2013 sees a star line-up of comedians take to the stage in the infamous Vinopolis Great Halls.
For many children, knowing where their food comes from is still a mystery; and the rows of produce lining the supermarket shelves are still not associated back to their place of origin. So two thousand three hundred children aged ten and eleven, from 51 schools across Sussex and Surrey, visited the Ardingly Showground this month to discover more about where their food comes from and all aspects of rural life.
