Some people love spiders, while others don’t. Some people are dog people, while others are cat people. There’s a lot of animals that cause divisions and disputes among people. One animal that we’re sure we can all agree upon as being too cute to hate is penguins. Right? Did you know that on April 25th […]
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British National Tea Day: April 21st
Apr
20
20
British National Tea Day. When you move home, there’s one thing you need to make sure that you pack away so it’s ready to use when you arrive – the kettle, tea bags, some mugs, milk and sugar (if you take it). That’s right, as Brits we have a strong affinity to a nice cuppa. […]
Garden Furnishings and what to buy
Apr
17
17
As we head towards summer, slowly moving through spring can be quite a drag at times as we wait for the temperature to rise to a more acceptable level, you may be thinking about your garden. Do you need to replace garden furniture, either because you’ve moved recently or just because it is in dire […]
BBQs: Gas Vs Charcoal
Apr
16
16
Ah, the good old British summertime barbeque. There’s nothing better, is there? than firing up the BBQ coals and cooking all that juicy meat (and let’s face it, burning it within an inch of its life) with a few beers. Good times. However, although we said charcoals, there’s other options out there. In fact, one […]
10 Hilariously Bad Delivery Disasters
Apr
9
9
With thousands of deliveries being made every minute of every day, it’s only natural that some of them don’t quite work out as planned. We’ve trawled the web looking for shipping disasters that are truly hilarious – although possibly not for the person receiving the delivery! Whether it’s clear signs of rough handling, or a […]
How to Pack for Moving House
Apr
4
4
Moving house is notorious for being one of the most stressful events in our adult lives. Once the final paperwork is signed, utility companies contacted, the garden shed cleared out and the removal van booked, it’s time to start thinking about packing – but for many this can feel like an impossibly big task. Moving […]
Jobs lost to automation?
Mar
25
25
Many news outlets published today details on a report by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) into the loss of jobs through automation. The majority of these jobs affect lower paid and lower skilled roles with professions such as medical and educational jobs being at lowest risk. We’ve mentioned in previous blogs about how […]
Groundhog Day
Jan
31
31
Its Groundhog day Well it certainly feels it, shock that an Island like Great Britain can be hit by snow EVERY YEAR. In Punxsutawney Pennsylvania the groundhog is awoken from his slumber and ventures outside to see if he can spot his shadow. If he does see it then he goes back to bed for six […]
Planning a day’s journey, transporters running efficiently
Jan
30
30
As a transporter, you know that the more jobs you can do, the more money you can bring in. However, picking too many is how you end up spinning too many plates and disappointing customers. Get your journey to maximum efficiency with these simple ideas. Plan your route: Fail to plan, plan to fail. […]