Spring clean your wardrobe

With the weather soon about to change, now is the time to get your wardrobe into shape. Whether it’s a clutter-free closet, an overhaul of your outfits or just an annual arrangement of your fashions, now’s the time to get stuck into organising your wardrobe. But if...

The heart of the matter is a matter of the heart

It’s February, the month you either love or dread. The month where ‘true love’ is celebrated and adorns every shop window, every mug, every card, every TV advert. You walk through town on a busy Saturday afternoon and seemingly see loved up couples and families at...

Entries Open for Rotary Club Charity Swimarathon

The Rotary Club of Bury St Edmunds has announced the date for their next charity event and is inviting teams to sign up to raise money for local good causes. The third annual Swimarathon will be held on Sunday 20th March 2016 at the Abbeycroft Leisure Centre in Bury...

Parkrun Fun by Andrew Southwood

By the time you read this many of you will be 6 weeks into your new healthier 2016 routines. Yes? Okay, so I suspect a fair few may have faltered slightly, but don’t beat yourself up about it, we’re all human. However, fear not – I have great news. The (boggy) path to...

Recipe – Fillet steak with red wine balsamic reduction

Seared fillet steaks are finished in red wine and balsamic vinegar for a quick and simple romantic dinner for two.     Ingredients: 2 fillet steaks salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons dry red wine  ...

Recipe – English Rose Cocktail

The look of this drink makes it great for Valentine’s Day, but it’s also great to sip along on anytime you’ve got a sweet tooth. Ingredients 3/4 ounce apricot brandy 1 1/2 ounces gin 3/4 ounce dry vermouth 1 teaspoon grenadine 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice   Rim a...