Taking Up Horse Riding In Later Life
As with many sports and hobbies, lots of people think that if they didn’t get into horse riding when they were younger, they’ve missed their chance and it’s too late. We often associate learning to ride a horse with younger children trotting around a paddock at their local pony club, but a national equestrian survey […]
Colleague Profile – Lidija Drakulic
We’re kicking off our series of colleague profiles today with Lidija… Born in Cyprus, Lidija moved to the UK in 2014 to go to uni, and never went back. She joined us at The Insurance Emporium straight from uni in 2017 as a claims assessor and is now a Team Lead for our Claims Department. […]
Socialising Your Puppy
Welcoming a new puppy into your family is an exciting time and you’ll be eager to start your adventures together; planning walks on the beach, play dates with your fellow doggie parents, and playing frisbee in the park, ears flapping in the breeze. But as well as spending time puppy-proofing your home and hiding all […]
10 Of The Best Family Bike Rides In The UK
As we’re slowly starting to see the first signs of spring and the days are getting longer, many of us are looking forward to being out and about again after a long, cold winter stuck inside. While there are plenty of exercises we can do indoors, it’s good to know we can get outside again […]
10 Strength Exercises to Improve your Cycling
The issue of whether to include strength exercises in your cycle training is one that’s often been debated; after all, strength training is just for bodybuilders, right? Why would you spend time in a gym when you could be out cycling? And surely the last thing you want to do is increase body mass? Training […]
Easy DIY Caravan Refurbishment
Here in the UK, we love our caravan holidays; the freedom of being able to head off whenever we want to, without having to stick to a strict schedule or worry about having to leave our beloved furry friends behind. After the pandemic put the brakes on international travel, staycation holidays suddenly became very popular, […]
A Trip Down Memory Lane for 10 of The UK’s Most Celebrated Music Venues
One of life’s greatest pleasures is experiencing live music. From seeing your favourite band live in concert to a more intimate gig at a music pub, as a past study identified, it creates the ultimate human connection. Pub music venues are a valuable community asset however, sadly, grass roots music venues are in a state […]
Covers That Are Better Than The Original
How many times have you heard a version of your favourite song, thinking it’s a cover, only to find that it was your favourite song that was the cover all along? The definition of a cover is an interpretation of a song that often has a unique take on it; a slower version of a […]
Photographers to Watch in 2023
In a world dominated by social media, with most people owning a smartphone, it’s easy to think that anyone can be a photographer, but being one involves much more than just pointing a camera and taking a photo. Apart from needing to understand lighting and composition and knowing how to use digital technology such as […]
Looking After Your Older Cat
Nobody likes to think of their pet getting older, they’re part of the family and we all want to think that they’ll be with us for a long time. The average lifespan of a cat, depending on diet, lifestyle, breed and genetics, is 13 to 17 years – although Flossie, who at 26 is the […]