This Friday the 8th of March marks International Women's Day 2019 , an annual event on which the achievements of women across the world are celebrated. Observed for over 100 years now, International Women's Day first came into fruition way back in 1911 and, in its early formation, was supported and promoted by groups such as the Socialist Party of America and the Suffragists and Suffragettes. In recent years, specific campaign themes have been elected to help spread awareness of particular issues. For 2019, the campaign theme is #BalanceforBetter which aims to highlight the need for gender...

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Valentine's Day is very nearly upon us already and the romantically inclined among us will already thinking about what to do on the 14th of February. The standard dinner/cinema date Valentine's Day program is solid, yet somewhat predictable. If you want your loved one's Valentine's Day to be extra memorable, you may need to try and surprise them with something a bit different. Seeking ideas and inspiration to make this Valentine's Day the best one yet? Read on! 1. Bake them Romantic Cookies Anyone can be a chef these days thanks to the plethora of recipes available online via...

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I don't know about you, but I'm slightly incredulous about the fact that Easter is already almost upon us and we are nearing being a third of the way through 2018 already. Not that I'm complaining - longer days, milder weather and the appearance of spring flowers everywhere is nothing to get upset over. If you were wondering when it's Easter 2018, wonder no more - the date for Easter this year falls on Sunday the 1st of April, coincidentally coinciding with April Fools Day. Which is cool - it means you can throw in the odd prank to make traditional Easter celebrations with friends...

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Don't you just hate it when practical considerations intererfere with romantic gesutres? I know I do. Allow me to be more specific. Valentine's Day is fast approaching and you're arranging to send a romantic gift to your significant other. A bouquet of flowers, chocolates or something similarly Valentinesy. But let's say, for the sake of argument, that this year Valentine's Day falls on a weekday and your SO is working. Do you arrange to send to their work address? Potentially, but what if you don't know it or it's not practical for your SO to receive personal deliveries...

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With Valentine's Day only a few weeks away, we've been busy putting the finishing touches to our 2018 Valentine's Day Flowers collection . It's a busy time of year for us, as you might imagine, but it gives us so much satisfaction to help you all share the love with flowers on February the 14th. If you're looking for floral inspiration for this forthcoming Valentine's Day, read on for our florists' picks of the best Valentine's Day bouquets. True Romance Bouquet The purity of these 12 red roses amidst an uncomplicated bunch of greenery makes for a bold statement...

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As another year draws to a close, it's time to take a moment to stop and take stock of the year past and plan for the year ahead. Evaluating the year's challenges, successes and lessons helps us move ahead boldy and confidently into whatever it is that 2018 may bring. If you're hosting a new year's eve party or having family or friends round for dinner on new year's day, a flower bouquet offers a simple yet highly effective way to add a touch of floral elegance to your surroundings. This week only we have savings on some of our finest festive bouquets, perfect for hogmanay or...

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Celebrated in the USA since the late 1970s, Grandparent’s Day is a comparatively new celebration here in the UK. It was introduced by the charity Age Concern in 1990 and, since 2008, has been celebrated on the first Sunday in October. As such, Grandparent’s Day in the UK falls on Sunday the 1 st of October this year. In its original American incarnation, Grandparent’s Day came about as a way to honour the elderly and grandparents in general. Marian McQuade founded the holiday in an effort to raise awareness of the “strength, information, and guidance older people can offer...

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This Sunday the 30th of July is the International Day of Friendship , a global event which promotes and encourages one of the most important relationships we have in our lives - friendship. Our friends are the ones who stick with us through thick and thin, the ones who are there when we need them and who we are there for when they need us. Modern life with all its pressing demands on our attention can make it difficult to live in the moment and actually enjoy our friendships with presence and mindfulness. These days it's all too easy to relegate friendships to the superficial realms of social...

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Did you know that this Thursday the 6 th of July is International Kissing Day? Well it is! This special day is thought to have originated in the UK but is now observed in many countries around the world. Aside from Valentine’s Day , there aren’t many romantic special dates on which you can make a fuss of your loved one. And in this fast-paced modern world, it can be increasingly difficult to make time for romance with your special someone. International Kissing Day is a great excuse, as if you need one, to smother your better half with affection. As well as puckering up and showering...

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Trust the Spanish to have their own unique and romantic take on World Book Day. This Sunday, the 23rd of April, sees the celebration of Sant Jordi, a festivity which involves couples exchanging gifts - traditionally a book for the male and a rose for the female. All across the streets of Barcelona you will find book and flower stalls from which locals will purchase gifts for their other halves. The festival is named after the patron saint of Catalonia. There are also different variations on the festival in other regions of Spain which are based on the legend of St George and the dragon. This fable...

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