Pick your own
“If you’ve been growing strawberries or raspberries in your garden or allotment, you’re probably reaping the rewards by now. If not, the less green-fingered among us can always head for a pick-your-own farm, for all of the rewards with none of the digging!”
Stop them and buy one
There are few nicer sounds on a hot summer’s day than the tinkly rendition of Greensleeves that lets you know the ice-cream van is coming down your street. Make ours a 99 – and don’t skimp on the raspberry sauce!
Seek out sweet peas
“Sweet peas are at their very best about now, when they’re filling British gardens with their gorgeous colours and scent. Take some time today to wake up and smell the flowers!”
“Mud, glorious mud”
“Anyone who’s ever done PE in the rain will sympathise with the competitors at the Swamp Soccer World Championships in Strachur, Scotland, this weekend. If you’re in the area, go and cheer them on – but you might find it difficult to identify your team once the mud starts flying.”
Borrow a book
“Lazing around with a good book is always a pleasure, but particularly so when the sun’s shining. In these cash-strapped times, might we suggest a visit to your local library?”
Watch the skies
Everyone’s so busy nowadays that sometimes the simplest pleasures involve doing very little at all. Why not give the multitasking a rest today and take a break just watching the sky. We’ve already spotted a cloud dog and a cloud motorbike drifting by – what can you see?
Dorset Cereals VW Campervan promotion
We’re offering you the chance to win one of 2 VW T2 Danbury SE Campervans. It’s both practical and huge fun, and it’s ideal for taking off on a free-wheeling holiday around the UK this summer. To enter, simply fill in the unique code to be found on the inside [...]
Go rock pooling
“A day at the seaside is brilliant fun at this time of year. Once you get bored of paddling, why not try rock pooling?”
Anyone for tennis?
“Wimbledon fortnight starts today. There are at least two ways to celebrate this without queuing for tickets to Centre Court: either grab a racket and head to your local public tennis court, or fix yourself a delicious bowl of strawberries and cream!”
Say thanks to Dad
“Today is Fathers’ Day. We all know it’s the thought that counts so, even if you’ve forgotten to send a card, give your dad a ring and wish him a happy day. And if you’re a father yourself, make sure to milk it for all it’s worth!”