Today sees the start of the prestigious Wimbledon Championships 2016, taking place for the next two weeks in SW19. 27 June – 10 July 2016 Steeped in history, the first Championships at The All England Club were held in 1877 in a location off Worple Road, Wimbledon. Church Road became their …
One day, three very different gardens. The day started in Holland Park with its fabulous cherry blossom trees. Hidden away in the park is the picturesque Kyoto Garden, a Japanese garden donated by the Chamber of Commerce of Kyoto in 1991. Spring is a great time to visit when everything …
Happy Birthday to Queen Elizabeth. Our longest reigning monarch turns 90 today. Did you know… The Queen’s real birthday is on 21 April but it is officially celebrated in June (usually on the second Saturday) with ‘Trooping the Colour’ In an average year, The Queen receives approximately 60,000 pieces of …
As of 1 April 2016, the National Living Wage was set at £7.20. This means anyone aged 25 or over is legally entitled to at least £7.20 an hour from 1 April. For those under 25, the National Minimum Wage still applies: Those aged 21 to 24 are entitled to …
