Wednesday 1 May 2013

This May Why Not…?


Enjoy some May Day fun. In 1978 the May Day Bank Holiday was instigated in the UK, allowing us to enjoy a 3-day weekend in the spring sunshine (fingers crossed). There will be many events across the country so be sure to check out what’s going on in your area. We often attend the Sweeps Festival at nearby Rochester (Kent), where you can be entertained by a host of Morris dancers and mummer groups. Stalls and displays line the High Street and fill the Castle Gardens, including a fun fair, arts and crafts stalls and refreshment stands. This year the festival is from 4th to 6th May, so go along if you have the chance – it’s really good fun!

See Britain in Bloom. I love this time of year with blossom on the trees and so many lovely flowers coming into bloom and I enjoy visiting some of the wonderful gardens that are open to the public. Some historical buildings have beautiful gardens and grounds that you can visit independently of the actual buildings, including Penshurst Place and Hever Castle, both in Kent. Penshurst has 11 acres of walled gardens as well as a great play area for the kids to let off steam, whilst Hever has well-tended lawns and plants, a large lake and a fun water maze which can be enjoyed by all. Both these attractions offer ‘gardens only’ admission rates, but for a bit extra you can explore the buildings too.

Ditch the bread. If you regularly have a packed lunch or like to make up a family picnic, you may, like me get very fed up of bread. So why not fill some mini pitta breads or flour tortillas with your choice of fillings instead. They make a welcome change and are a more ‘summery’ option too.

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