Take part in the 2012 Great British Walking Challenge... If you're looking to lose weight, get fit, make new friends or explore your local area, then national charity Living Streets has an idea for you. Why not take part in its Great British Walking Challenge?
Plans for the 34th Bristol Balloon Fiesta are in full swing, as the city prepares for the one of the UK's top five outdoor events. Held in the rolling hills of Ashton Court on the edge of Bristol, it is a hugely popular free event, attracting around half a million people from across the country and beyond. The event takes place over four days and this year will be staged on 9th -12th August 2012.
With tens of thousands of runners limbering-up ahead of the annual London Marathon 22nd April 2012, spectators can make the most of their time in the capital with the money-saving London Pass. The race route is one of the most famous in the world that sees runners sprint past London landmarks including the Tower of London and The Monument.
2012 is an exciting year if you're a fan of sport, community celebrations, heritage or just an extra bank holiday or two. For national charity Fields in Trust, it's an even more momentous year. In 2012 they are running the Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge, a project aiming to protect 2,012 outdoor recreational spaces by the end of 2012.
The UK's leading contemporary home show, Grand Designs Live sponsored by Direct Line will feature an even bigger Ask an Expert area this year where visitors can get advice from a range of experts including architects, financial advisors, interiors designers and one of the country's top experts on first time buying - Kate Faulkner.
Watercress is the perfect ingredient to add a peppery bite to many dishes and because it contains an amazing 15 vital vitamins and nutrients it provides an additional health boost at the same time. Celebrate National Watercress Week 20th - 26th May with some exciting interpretations of three British classic recipes...
