Levelling-up Easy Cheesecake with Opies Black Cherries

[Ad- gifted product] When it comes to the holiday season, often baking and cooking go hand in hand. Whether you have a holiday party coming up or just want to have a no-fuss dessert to bring to a friends house, we’ve found a way to make a no-bake cheese cake something more impressive. Using easy ingredients and minimal effort, we’ve created a no bake cheesecake Opies Black Cherries in Kirsch. The recipe is even easier if you can get your hands on a pre-made biscuit base, like graham cracker crusts, to go along with your cheesecake.

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Taking a Canal Tour with Rederij Plas

When in the centre of Amsterdam, there are a whole line of different canal tours that you can choose from. Some have themes (primarily alcohol), some do not have any prices listed and you need to use a QR code, and others are just set up ready to take you out on the water. We specifically picked an un-themed tour that had a price listed, called Rederij Plas, which felt like one of the older canal tours on this side of the water.

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Go Genius World – Learning Geography but Fun!

[Ad- gifted product] Our family are big fans of board games, often playing them once a week. When we saw that Wicked Uncle had selected Go Genius World as one of their featured toys for Christmas, we knew that our family would enjoy it! This is a board game all about geography and learning, with a few different twists so that younger ones can get involved.

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Jack and the Beanstalk at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch

[Ad- gifted experience] It’s Christmas time, and one of the very traditional things to do in England is go to a Panto. They are such a magical experience, so I was very excited to be invited back to the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, where I saw my first Panto, this time for Jack and the Beanstalk. Obviously, Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic fairy tale, with a story everyone knows and loves. At the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, before the play, we actually checked out their exhibition of drawings for the Dame’s dress, which included an entry from Amelia! She had entered and it was good enough to be presented on the showcase, which is always such a honor.

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New Year’s Eve UK 2025: The Best Places to Visit and Things to Do

It’s that time of the year again! The excitement is palpable as the dopamine hits the bloodstream. With the holiday vibes in the air, a new year comes knocking at our doors. 

If travel is on your mind this holiday season and you are considering the UK as your choice destination to welcome 2026, let’s explore what the ‘Olde World’ has on offer for you this New Year’s Eve. From watching stunning fireworks in the capital to joining the traditional Hogmanay festivities in Edinburgh, or enjoying the rugged beauty and silence of the mountains and forests in the Welsh valleys, the UK has something for every traveller according to their tastes.

Worry not about visas and immigration. Getting a visitor visa UK is not as challenging as you may think. You can read here all about obtaining the UK visitor Visa for non-EU citizens. Consider consulting an experienced immigration lawyer to get professional help, if required.

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