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Is Prep School The Right Choice For Your Child?
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. With a wide range of options available, including state, independent, and faith schools, many families find themselves considering prep schools. But what exactly is a prep school, and how do you know if it’s the right fit for your child? What Is a Prep School? A preparatory (or ‘prep’) school is an independent primary school that prepares children for entry into independent secondary schools, often through the Common Entrance or 11+ exams. Typically catering to children aged 7 to 13, some schools now accept children as young as 3. Prep schools…
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Easter Gift Guide 2025
Easter is just around the corner now, with some of you even on holiday already, so this post is dedicated to some ideas for gifting at Easter. There are some chocolate ideas here, but also ideas for items that will last that that little bit longer. Please bookmark the post, as I will be adding to it as we move on, but for now, enjoy! A Digital gift card from Prezzee A Digital gift card Prezzee, would be a perfect addition as a thoughtful alternative to an Easter Egg for those that have enough sugar in their lives! Easter chocolate isn’t always the most practical gift especially for kids trying to stay…
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Treat Yourself To Witchy Gifts
It has to be said, that when it comes to fashion and trends, tastes are definitely turning to the dark side, in the most delicious of ways. The success of fantasy and romance novels with your witches and wizards at their centre are a big news story, especially amongst the ‘Young Adult’ contingent, and television has also got in on the act with the likes of Agatha All Along and Wednesday attracting huge audiences for their offbeat, mystical style. If you’re idea of style is anything, as long as it is black. If you long to smell of patchouli and essential oils, but walk away from the florals, and if…
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Murder On The Nile At The Crescent Theatre
Murder on the Nile is almost Death on the Nile. Almost, but not quite. For a start, there’s no Poirot. Agatha Christie, fed up with the early film and theatre portrayals of her little Belgium detective as a strapping six footer in need of a love interest, replaced Poirot with the kindly but very astute Cannon Pennefather. Linnet, the beautiful, incredibly spoilt heiress, is now Kay, still married to Simon, but now a Mostyn rather than a Doyle. Other characters have disappeared altogether, and have been replaced/merged for a more streamline cast. So, Murder on the Nile is almost Death on the Nile, the same but somehow different. Yet, as…
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How To Choose The Right Jewellery For Any Occasion: A Complete Guide
Selecting the perfect jewellery for any occasion can prove to be a daunting task, not because of a lack of options but due to the complete opposite – an overwhelming abundance of styles, colours, materials, and other features. Ensuring that your chosen accessory complements your attire, fits the occasion, and, most importantly, reflects you requires not just information but also a good understanding of aesthetics. In this article, we delve into the elements you should consider while purchasing jewellery and how to make the right choice. Understanding Your Personal Style The first and foremost factor to consider is your personal style. Jewellery is not just an accessory meant to enhance…
