Home and Family News & Updates
- 5th March 2020
Mother’s Day is coming sooner than you think (March 22nd 2020) so if you want to spoil your Mother, you
need to book something soon.
Historically Mother’s Day was the day that children and young people ‘in service’ were given off to return
home to their families or their Mother Church to visit. Wildflowers were often picked along the way to give
to their Mother or to take to Church and so the tradition of flowers or gifts has come from this. Nowadays
we choose to give flowers, a gift or spoil our Mum’s in more modern ways. Here are a few suggestions for
you:-
- 26th February 2020
Mother’s Day is fast approaching (22nd March) and if you want to take your Mum somewhere nice you need to start thinking about it now.
Historically Mother’s Day was the day when children and young people in service were given a day off to visit their families or originally return to their ‘mother’ Church. The tradition of giving gifts came from wildflowers picked along the way either to place in Church or give to their mothers. Now we celebrate by gift giving, giving Mum a rest from the chores or taking her out. So here are a few ideas to help you:-
- 12th December 2019
Help keep your community warm this winter - volunteers needed.
- 23rd September 2019
Postcards are going out to all homes and businesses in Bath & North East Somerset highlighting final plans for a clean air zone (CAZ) in Bath.
- 15th August 2019
Working parents may be eligible for tax-free childcare this summer
- 15th June 2019
Contrary to some people’s belief Father’s Day, like Mother’s Day, has a historical connection through the Churches and therefore is an authentic Celebration. Although historically Father’s Day wasn’t celebrated much outside of the USA it has in recent years become far more popular here in Britain, and rightly so. So, why not pop along to your local greetings card shop and buy a Father’s Day card, and maybe a gift to go with it?
- 7th June 2019
A recent Low Pay Commission (LPC) report sets out its findings on the number of people being paid less than the statutory minimum wage.
- 7th June 2019
Torchlit Summer Evenings at the Roman Baths from Friday 21st June
- 29th May 2019
Stock up on charcoal, check the gas bottle, visit your local high street butcher, buy in the burgers and specially prepared (often pre-marinated) BBQ specials. Most good butchers will have BBQ offers on right now! Half term is almost upon us so family and friends can gather for fun feast.
- 29th March 2019
FINDING a home that’s just the ticket isn’t always easy, but Elan Homes has the perfect development to ensure your work-life balance is right on track.