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08th September 2009
There are many cheap holidays abroad to be found by shopping around since booking agents offer the same deals but often at hugely varying prices. Reports in the news are that there has been a surge in late bookings for the bank holiday weekend. Apparently... Read >
Author: Kim07th September 2009
Bank Holiday Sizzler!
You know when it's a Bank Holiday when all the adverts are yelling at you 'bargain discounts' and that old chestnut 'hurry, while stocks last'! Answer me this, who honestly wants to spend a 'freebie' extended weekend trundling ar... Read >
Author: sarah hague02nd September 2009
The Bank Holidays 2009 can become damp squibs when most of the major attractions decide they're going to close for the Bank Holiday Monday 31 August, but those looking for a suitable distraction this coming Monday can keep the major retailers occupied at ... Read >
Author: Larry Page23rd July 2009
UK weekend breaks are becoming more popular as people 'staycation' at home and visitors from abroad flock to Britain to take advantage of the weak pound. If you fancy a trip to the seaside, cast any preconceptions you have aside and try a jaunt to the qui... Read >
Author: Harvey McEwan16th July 2009
Despite moving home being in the top three most stressful things to do, we all have to do it. Whether we’re renting or buying it’s like rain on a Bank Holiday weekend – inevitable! Thankfully, home removals can be made so much easier by using profes... Read >
Author: Laura room05th July 2009
A man is considering taking legal action against an NHS hospital following the death of his partner who died from a heart attack during an operation following an abnormal pregnancy, which the NHS doctors failed to diagnose.
The man believes that his pa... Read >
Author: Arti18th June 2009
Forecasters are predicting the hottest temperatures so far this year over this Bank Holiday weekend but whatever the weather, the usual Bank Holiday getaway is expected to cause gridlock on the roads and bustling air and sea ports. Airport operator BAA sa... Read >
Author: Neil Dennis08th June 2009
Defined by New York Magazine as the 21st century’s archetypical world capital, it’s fair to say that London is a city with a lot going for it. Indeed, with its endless array of cafés, bars and nightclubs, and its plethora of parks, museums, shoppin... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell15th May 2009
What’s all this about roof boxes then? Well, it’s when you take the family for a bank holiday weekend away that the car that’s had plenty of room in it all week suddenly hasn’t. The extra cost of running a bigger car isn’t really worthwhile for ... Read >
Author: lexisclick11th May 2009
Another fortnight into 2009 and there is a whiff of change in the air. However, for every good news item there is still a sad story of a business failing and more "For sale/let" signboards on the High Street.
On the plus side there is a steady appetite... Read >
Author: MarkeD06th May 2009
Paint Your Own Bank Holiday Fun!Bank Holidays are always a welcome break for everyone. It gives us all a chance to spend time doing what we want to do. Well, you could, if the kids would stop saying they are bored! I mean, you wouldn’t mind, but itâ€... Read >
Author: sarah hague26th April 2009
The Dublin Dockland’s area is Dublin’s beautiful waterfront quarter. Located just minutes from the city centre there is much to see and do here.
With eye-catching architecture, beautiful historic buildings, colourful shops, art galleries to some... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley07th April 2009
A visit to Dublin's Docklands is a must this June Bank Holiday weekend. Be part of the annual Docklands Maritime Festival running from 29th May to 1st June 2009. Further details on the Docklands Maritime Festival please read on…
Start your summer i... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley13th March 2009
The annual SamhlaÃocht Children’s Bumble Bee Festival will certainly have Tralee buzzing over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. Children can look forward to a hive of activities in the KDYS building, street entertainment and of course the ever popular F... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley13th March 2009
Killarney will sure be a busy spot for the first Bank Holiday weekend in May, with thousands of spectators descending upon the town to catch a glimpse of the 2009 Rally of the Lakes. Have a look at our brief guide to see what’s in store…
The Killar... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley13th March 2009
If you’re a music lover, you are in for a treat at the Heineken Green Energy Festival, which takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend – 2nd of May to the 4th of May 2009. The main acts will be performing in the grounds of Dublin Castle, with other ac... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley13th March 2009
Bloom is Ireland’s largest and most spectacular gardening event. Hosted by Bord Bia (The Irish Food Authority), Bloom is a gardening extravaganza that will capture and inspire garden enthusiasts, both young and old, and assures a great family day out. F... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley10th March 2009
Are you a rugby fan? Especially a fan of the 7 a side variety? Well then the Kinsale Rugby Sevens tournament is just for you! Taking place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend (1st-4th May) 2009 in picturesque Kinsale, The Kinsale Sevens is Ireland’s most ... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley28th January 2009
Bloom is Ireland’s largest and most spectacular gardening event. Hosted by Bord Bia (The Irish Food Authority), Bloom is a gardening extravaganza that will capture and inspire garden enthusiasts, both young and old, and assures a great family day out. F... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley28th January 2009
If you’re a music lover, you are in for a treat at the Heineken Green Energy Festival, which takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend – 2nd of May to the 4th of May 2009. The main acts will be performing in the grounds of Dublin Castle, with other ac... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley21st October 2008
Easter is the biggest religious celebration on the Church calender
Like many countries, nowadays Easter in Ireland is celebrated with easter holidays, easter eggs and easter bunnies. Easter Sunday is a time for family and friends to get together, attend... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley09th September 2008
The summer holidays are a time every child looks forward to but for their parents, this could be a time or breakages and bills.
Hundreds of families could be hit by bills for more than £500 due to their children causing damage to their homes. The num... Read >
Author: Gill10th July 2008
The Leeds and Reading festivals are held annually in Leeds and Reading, England by Festival Republic. The events centre around the August bank holiday weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Up until 2007 the festivals were known as the ?Carling Weekend? b... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd July 2008
English cities are famous the world over for quite distinct reasons. Firstly, there is London, the capital city and home to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and countless other iconic structures. Then there is Liverpool, home to perhaps the bigges... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins01st July 2008
New research from, insurance provider, the AA has suggests that recent rises in the costs of petrol and diesel, could cost UK car owners an additional £110 million, in travel costs over the holiday period, including over Bank holidays.
The group repor... Read >
Author: Ruth08th May 2008
With two Bank Holiday Mondays, and therefore two long weekends, May is the perfect chance for people to take a mini-break away to quench their holiday thirst until summer arrives. Thus, popular European countries are preparing for an influx of British tou... Read >
Author: Barracuda Digital17th September 2007
Short weekend holidays are becoming a popular way to get away from it all while you wait for that week or two you’ve booked off from work. Whether you’re making the most of a bank holiday weekend or simply taking an extra day or so off from your job,... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton13th August 2007
During August Bank Holiday weekend, the castle at Castro Marim on the Algarve, Portugal, returns to the medieval ages, recreating all the pomp and circumstance of that era in a spectacular four-day festival.
Although it's only 40 miles from Faro airpo... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan30th May 2007
It appears that Britain is fast becoming a nation of short term break lovers. We can not get enough or so it would seem. Apparently in the forthcoming bank holiday weekend industry experts are estimating that possibly 2 million Britons are set to travel a... Read >
Author: Scott James30th May 2007
When I think of Easter, images of fields laden with daffodils, bunny rabbits, fluffy little chicks and newborn lambs pop into my head. Easter means that spring has well and truly sprung, a big fat bank holiday weekend is on the way and there's going to be... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th December 2006
Festival of Music
Festivals in Leeds have a long and glorious history. A pair of very popular annual music festivals in England take place in two places, Reading and Leeds. Ordinarily these festivals take place in the bank holiday weekend in August. A ... Read >
Author: Susan Ashby17th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Robert Ryles
It seems as if my main focus of attention, or more to the point writing at the moment is on inspirational books I have read. Well here goes again, I am not afraid to say. I have just spent virtually every spare minute of t... Read >
Author: Rob Ryles14th May 2006
Bourton on the Water is a lovely little village known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. We have the river Windrush running through the village with lots of little bridges! During the summer they hold duck races on the river and it is famous for its ann... Read >
Author: Adrienne Boxhall02nd May 2006
The BOSE PAS was 1st brought to my attention on Dj's United by Richard (Rendezvous). Since then I know that several members here have purchased one (or more) and my various excursions on the net to research this system got me thinking that it was worth lo... Read >
Author: Chris Pointon
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