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All Posts By Iain McDonald
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From The Archive: 1916 Gingerbread
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Make Your Garden a Haven For Bees
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How to Create A Family Ring Toss Game
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Upcycle Your Old Tins Into Stunning Vases
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Earth Day: What Can We Do?
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Eight Plants For An Anti-allergy Garden
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Nelson Mandela International Day
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TV Shows To Keep Your Gardening Passion Alive
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World Cancer Day: Mythbusting With BUPA Experts
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15 Snaps From The CEWE Photo Award 2021
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These British Sayings Are At Risk Of Dying Out
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The UK’s Favourite Pies
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A Closer Look At A Penguin Parade
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Retired And Inspired: Making The Most Of Your Free Time
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The Inspiration Behind Winnie-the-Pooh
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Blue Monday, or Brew Monday?
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Spruce Up Your Garden In January
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Happy Birthday To Us!
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A Look At Our Favourite Classic Cars
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Plough Monday: The Importance Of Soil
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The UK’s Least Favourite Chores
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Elvis Presley And Friends
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Eco-friendly Ways To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree
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Bupa Residents Share Their 2022 Resolutions
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Our Most Popular Posts In 2021
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UK’s Most-learned Language Revealed
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“For My Little Baby’s Sake”, by Maude Crawford
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“A Deal In Hearts” On Our Story Podcast
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Co-op Reveals Neighbour Of The Year 2021
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“Stay Safe, Warm And Well” With Royal Voluntary Service And Yakult
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Last-minute Ideas For Crafty Christmas Decorations
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Ray Harryhausen: Titan Of Cinema
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Our Favourite Thing About Christmas Dinner Is . . .
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We Chat To Mountain Climber Sarah Jayne Douglas
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A Day In The Life: Railway Volunteer
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12 Audiobooks To Give Loved Ones This Winter
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“Reading Between The Lines” Named Podcast Of The Year
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Knitting And Craft Preview: December 4, 2021 Issue
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The Business Of Black Friday
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Talking Turkey On Thanksgiving
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Bupa’s Biggest Health Trends For 2022
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A Little Delay To “Reading Between The Lines” . . .
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“A Surprise Parcel” From Our Children’s Corner
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The UK’s Favourite Movie Soundtracks
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Would You Live In Any Of These Tiny Homes?
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World Kindness Day: Advice From BUPA Residents
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“The Thursday Murder Club” Is Readers’ Choice
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Discovering Clues In Old Military Photos
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Be Aware Of Hidden Sugar
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Digital Ed Iain’s Favourite Foreign-language Fiction
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“The Promise” Wins The 2021 Booker Prize
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How To Keep Your Dogs Calm On Bonfire Night
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Five Myths Debunked
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Bookshop.org Celebrates First Birthday
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Halloween Traditions From Around The World
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Sarah Raven’s Essential Winter Gardening Tips
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68% Of UK Saw Events Cancelled Due To COVID
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We Answer Six Top Food Safety Questions
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SPONSORED: Why Am I Losing My Hair?
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Feeding Birds In The Festive Season
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Browse The Borders Book Festival 2021
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15 New Words Added To The English Dictionary
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Growing Your Own Festive Feast
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Anti Slavery Day: The Story Of Phillis Wheatley
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“Reading Between The Lines” With The MacPeevers
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Travelling Britain’s Coastline In An Electric Van
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7 Beautiful Paintings In “The People’s Friend” Calendar 2022
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Common Arthritis Questions Answered
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