Here’s a few different ways to spend your Halloween this October. For the creatures of the night For those who want to go as wild as werewolves this Halloween, why not throw a Halloween party? Transform any home into a haunted haven with a few well-placed decorations and lights. Get all the Halloween party essentials at One Below or Card …
International Day of Charity
5th September marks International Day of Charity, so we wanted to highlight some of the charitable organisations that we have here in the centre. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that there’s far more to a charity shop than meets the eye. Behind the smiling faces of the volunteers and bargains for pre-loved clothes and stock, there stands a great cause. …
Back to school for freshers
“Now the little ones are back to school, it’s time to shift our focus to those starting or returning to university this month! If you’re away from home during your studies, it’s important to make sure you’re taking all the essentials with you to make yourself feel as comfortable as possible. The Bare Necessities Remember, you’ll need to fend for …
3 Top Tips to Prepare Your Home (and Yourself) for Autumn
Even though it may be autumn soon, it doesn’t mean we can’t commit to a spring clean! With any change of season, the weather, our clothes, and the space around us will seem different in the coming weeks. Embrace those changes by having a well-needed season refresh! Here are 3 things you can do to prepare your home (and yourself) …
Back to School!
Summer flies by, doesn’t it? And ‘Back to School’ season will be here before we know it, which means it’s time to stock up on essentials. In all the chaos that comes with the new school year, it’s easy to miss something along the way. We’ve put together a basic checklist to ensure your child is properly prepared for the …
Brilliant BBQ
Nothing beats the aroma of something sizzling and succulent on the grill, mellow tunes playing in the background, and a cold drink in hand. We’ve cooked up a three-step guide just for you. 1 – Prep. The saying goes, “He who is best prepared can best serve his moment of inspiration.” We don’t think it is about a BBQ, but …
Let us eat cake!
Afternoon Tea Week celebrates this great British tradition. And what better way to catch up with loved ones than with a cuppa and some treats? #AfternoonTeaWeek takes place from August 8th to August 16th. Grab your bestie and head to The Plaza Cafe to be waited on, or why not pay tribute to the nation’s favourite pastime and host your …
National Ice Cream Day 18th July
Here’s a fun fact for you this Ice Cream Day! Sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia is the scientific term for the brain freeze you experience after eating ice cream. Though this holiday began in the US, ice cream is a popular treat here in Waltham Cross. Unilever, the firm behind Walls and Carte D’Or, estimates that 12 ice creams are sold every second …
World Chocolate Day 7th July
In honour of World Chocolate Day, we are already swapping our strawberry ice cream for chocolate! Did you know the first chocolate bar was invented in 1847 by Joseph Fry? As a trained doctor, he was convinced of its health-giving properties and saw it as a nutritious alternative to alcohol. If only! There’s plenty you can do at home to …
Summer On A Budget
With the cost of living going up, we have some money-saving tips on keeping the costs down while still having a great summer. One of the best parts about budgeting for the summer months is that there’s always something free or cheap to do if you get creative. Camp night: Camping for a night at home has benefits. There’s no …










