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We’re Wishing…
Many happy returns to legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, who turns 81 on June 17. Starting out as a jingle writer in TV advertising – he wrote catchy tunes for KFC and Pepsi, among others – Barry became famous for classic songs such as Mandy, Could It Be Magic and the best ever song-that-tells-a-story, Copcabana! Still going strong after more than 50 hit singles – happy birthday, Barry!
We’re Amazed…
By the surprising facts we’ve learned about the month of June.
Did you know that June’s birthstone is pearl and that its flower is a rose? Or that the month is named after the Roman goddess Juno? But, most interestingly, did you know that in any year, no month begins on the same day of the week as June? Truly, our minds are blown!
We’re Applauding…
Dads everywhere, as we acknowledge them on the one day of the year they get for themselves!
Father’s Day is on June 16 so whether you’re spoiling your own dad, making sure your children look after theirs or recognising other father figures in your life, let’s give thanks for all the men that do so much for us.
An out of this world dad deserves an equally stellar card and we love this one from Home Bargains!
Father’s Day card, £4.99 Home Bargains
We’re Engrossed…
In the latest book from US author Frieda McFadden. She hit the bestsellers list with her 2022 novel Housemaid, and has just published another book in the series, The Housemaid Is Watching. If you’ve read the earlier novels, you’ll love this, but it can definitely be enjoyed as a standalone read.
Once you start, it will have you up all night, racing through the pages until the final explosive twist. Who doesn’t love a book like that?
We Lists…
A s tennis season gets into full swing, and with new tennis film Challengers setting pulses racing at the cinema, we’re getting into the spirit with our 10 avourite tennis movies. It’s more relaxing than picking up a racquet ourselves!
Wimbledon
King Richard
Match Point
Battle Of The Sexes
Borg vs McEnroe
Citizen Ashe
Andy Murray: Resurfacing
The Royal Tenenbaums
Strangers On A Train
The Squid And The Whale
We’re Organising…
Our cupboards, just so we get the chance to use these stunning storage jars from Kilner! Although lots of us enjoy cooking at home, and take
