There’s nothing like a horse-riding holiday when you want to go back to nature and escape modern life, and we’re spoilt for choice here in the UK for beautiful horse rides. But there’s something about Scotland that really lends itself to a great horse-riding holiday; you get a mix of adventure and tranquillity, rugged mountains […]

It’s that time of year again, when no sooner have we put away our flip flops and barbecues, then advent calendars start appearing in the shops and the dreaded C-word starts making an appearance. You can’t walk into a shop without hearing Mariah Carey warbling out of the speakers as those trusty Christmas hits kick […]

The term DJ, or Disc Jockey, used to conjure up images of a radio presenter – think Tony Blackburn on Radio 1 in the 1960s, and the term Disc Jockey was first used in 1935 to describe a radio announcer who played records on the radio. The first discotheque opened in Paris in 1947; its […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Theresa, to hear more about her cat, Aoife, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: We have had cats now since the early 1980s. Although we have never gone out to choose a cat, we have constantly had strays turning up at […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Jane, to hear more about her dog, Daisy, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: I’ve always had a dog since being a child. We got Daisy, our current Yorkshire Terrier when she was 11 weeks old; she was in a litter […]

When you start a band, one of the biggest challenges is choosing a name; you want something that makes you stand out and that people will remember, something that sums you up as a band but hasn’t been used before. Bands such as The Beatles, The Stones, Oasis, Nirvana; Queen, The Clash, The Doors, U2 […]

When you think of a musical instrument, chances are you’re picturing a guitar, a trumpet, maybe even a piano or a violin – after all, these instruments are what we see in mainstream music all the time. But there are so many different instruments out there, some of which have been around a lot longer […]

Welcoming a dog into your life is exciting—but it comes with responsibilities. Many couples even see it as ‘practice parenting’. Whether you’ve chosen your pup or are still deciding, this guide covers everything a first-time dog owner needs to know. Before you bring your dog home Choosing the right breed starts with understanding your lifestyle. […]