Hobbies & Interests

How to Get Started with Knitting and Crochet

How to get started with knitting and crochetThe lovely lifestyle blogger Stevie Couch from A Cornish Mum shares her best tips and advice on getting started with the relaxing hobby of knitting and crochet.

Both crochet and knitting have become really popular in the last ten years or so and that popularity seems to be just growing and growing. People of all ages and genders are discovering the joy of creating something with their own hands. 

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A Review of Runner's World Magazine

A Review of Runner's WorldArts and crafts blogger Kate Williams from Crafts on Sea, shares her review of one of our fitness favourites, Runner's World magazine. Be inspired by her journey and how the magazine motivated her to jump back into her trainers and start chasing her passion again.   

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6 Things To Do in London on Valentine's Day 2018

6 things to do in London on Valentine's Day6 Things To Do in London on Valentine’s Day 2018

Once upon a time, in the late 14th century, Saint Valentine of Rome found himself on the verge of execution due to multiple weddings he had performed for soldiers (which just so happened to have been an extremely forbidden act). With his bitter end near, he wrote a farewell letter to the lovely daughter of his judge and signed it off with the legendary words that read,“Your, Valentine.” Little did ol’ Saint Valentine know, that he had just single-handedly birthed the everlasting celebration of love.

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New Year, New You

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At the start of each new year, we are presented with a blank canvas and the opportunity to create an entirely new masterpiece. With a clean brush in hand and a fresh palette of colours, we have the power to decide the fate of our portrait all over again. Continue reading

3 Easy Half Term Halloween Crafts for Kids

3 Easy Halloween Crafts to do with Kids | magazine.co.uk

Half term is the perfect time to get crafty for the spooky season. Just in case the weather takes a turn for the worst, we've searched the depths of Pinterest to find 3 easy Halloween crafts for kids of all ages! Even big kids will love these fun-yet-frightening makes; why not make all 3 for an afternoon of family fun? Continue reading

7 reasons to subscribe to Saga magazine

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Sporting a shiny new look, we're celebrating a whip-smart glossy full of smart suggestions and handy guides - it can only be Saga magazine! Filled with home and gardening tips, health and wellbeing features, money and travel advice and more, there's something for every savvy subscriber 50 and over. Continue reading

Magazine subscriptions for libraries

magazine subscriptions for libraries

A library maybe full of books, but what about magazine subscriptions for libraries? A quick read is a great way for visitors to stay a little while and catch up on the latest news, trends and tips. Here's our pick of the perfect glossies for those stopping by for an hour in-between book swaps. Continue reading

Instant Access: Top 10 Magazine Subscriptions You Can Read Now

10 magazine subscriptions you can read now | magazine.co.ukWhenever you order a magazine subscription, it can take a little while to arrive - so what do you read in-between? Here at magazine.co.uk we've found the answer! Here are 10 magazine subscriptions you can read now with your first digital issue free to read on your computer, phone or tablet, at home or on the go. Don't say we don't spoil you. Continue reading

10 top tips for a great run

10 tips for a great run | magazine.co.uk

"Running! What could be more straightforward?" I hear you cry. Well, I’ve made a number of school-girl errors over the years, ranging from painful chafing to embarrassing and unintentional flashing, all of which have made me the runner I am today... basically, much the same as I was 10 years ago, but slightly more wizened.  I have, however, learned some valuable lessons and want to share my 10 top tips for a great run (they may well help you, too).
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