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Out & About: What You've Been Up To! (January issue)

Discovery Bay events from the last few months.

Dec 31, 20251 min read

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Happenings & Events: January!

Things to do, stuff to know

Dec 30, 20257 min read

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At The Movies: Guy Ritchie Quiz!

How much do you know about Guy Ritchie and his films? 01. What is Guy Ritchie’s directorial debut feature film? A. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels B. Swept Away C. Revolver 02. Who does Eiza González play in Ritchie’s soon-to-be-released In the Grey? A. A negotiator B. A spy C. A sorcerer 03. In which cult classic does Ritchie direct Brad Pitt? A. True Romance B. Snatch C. Thelma and Louise 04. How many children does Ritchie have? A. Three B. Five C. Seven 05. Which Frenc

Dec 5, 20252 min read

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Top Tips: Party Season Survival!

Raise your glass! With a few clever pre- and post-party hacks, you can dodge the hangover and dance through December like a pro

Dec 1, 20255 min read

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Recipe of the Month: Peppermint Creams

Makes 20 1egg white 250g icing sugar 1⁄2tsp peppermint extract 250g dark chocolate Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until fluffy but not stiff. Sift in half the icing sugar. Gradually mix in the peppermint extract and the remaining icing sugar to form a firm but pliable dough. Divide the mixture into 20 small balls, then flatten them gently with your fingertips into discs. Place the discs on a tray lined with baking parchment. Next, tip the chocolate into a bowl and heat i

Dec 1, 20251 min read

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Vacation Time: Finnish Lapland!

The homeland of Christmas

Dec 1, 20252 min read

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Italy Golden Visa

Harvey Law Group presents an efficient and accessible European Residency by Investment Program: your ticket to La Dolce Vita Weekends in the Tuscan hills, on the Venetian canals, or visiting Roman ruins can now become a reality for non-EU nationals, thanks to the Italy Golden Visa. Beyond the art, cuisine and lifestyle, Italy is also one of Europe’s most dynamic economies and its residency-by-investment program offers an accessible and family-friendly option for investors loo

Dec 1, 20254 min read

Shining Bright: Directing The Spotlight!

A passionate educator, Emma Tielus-Ward leads The Performer’s Studio Theatre Company with heart, imagination and – this month – a festive helping hand. Elizabeth Kerr reports

Dec 1, 20255 min read

Ho! Ho! Ho! Chasing The Magic

Can you have too much festive cheer? Andrew Spires looks back on Christmases past, and discovers what really makes the season shine Christmas time, mistletoe and wine, and brandy, and a big turkey, creamed onions, smoked salmon, ham hock, presents for the stockings, presents for the wife and kids, my nieces and nephews on both sides and the door staff. Christmas is all about giving but I’m giving myself a hernia to ensure the big day is a magical success. Not that I mind. I a

Dec 1, 20255 min read