"We were ascending a steep Col in Chamonix on our first day and myself Rog and Adam where sheltering under a large rock face. Dor and Nick were still 100m metres below, on there way up to us. Suddenly I heard a very loud rushing noise just like a freight t

The Grange Team faced its toughest challenge yet, when an avalanche struck on day one of their Haute Route ski tour, possibly the most famous and coveted ski tour in the world. Despite the set back they all managed to return safely with five completing

Hallsorts Carpets and Rugs, owned by Simon and Dawn Hall and based in Melton Mowbray has yet again won the annual Tradesmen business award, organised by thebestof Melton Mowbray. The winners received their engraved glass award and certificate at a netwo

The Berkeley Arms in Wymondham, has a new chef. Landlords John and Julie Bradbury would like to welcome Chris Reid who has joined them and they have a new menu . Chris Reid is passionate about cooking and has a wealth of experience. His food is 'just di

Delighted customers have been contacting James and Ruth North from River Nene Organic Vegboxes to thank them for their special effort to continue to deliver their Vegboxes during the bad weather recently. The snow over the last 2 weeks has caused many p

A Winter Check can save you break downs and expensive car repair bills.All this snow and bad weather means that driving can be hazardous. Is your car in tip top condition? You might want to call Graham Skinner Motor Services for a Winter Check up. Click he

Beat the Credit Crunch - Why not keep your current car for longer?I spoke to Graham Skinner from Graham Skinner Motor Services in Melton Mowbray about keeping our cars for longer, instead of replacing them every 2 or 3 years. One of the single most reliab

Stapleford Park's first wedding show

Sunday 1st March 2009Stapleford Park opens its doors on 1st March to host the hotel's very first wedding show. Whether it's a small intimate gathering or a grand scale wedding breakfast, newly engaged couples and m

Ironing 4U are offering 10% off your first order for all new customers throughout January and February 2009. So take your ironing into Sue (or even better - arrange for it to be collected) and put your feet up for 2009!
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Over the last year, the money that I have been spending on food has gone down considerably. How, I can hear you asking, when food prices have shot up? Well read on....

I would usually visit the supermarket every week. Load my trolley with all the foo