May Day marks the start of warmer weather, blossom-filled trees and flowers, and is traditionally a Bank Holiday! The celebration of May Day dates back to ancient times when Romans celebrated the festival of Flora, the goddess of flowers and spring. Did you know that the word May comes from the Latin ‘Maius’, named after Maia, a Roman goddess of …

Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, this sweet bun made with spices and raisins is easy to make. So, if you would like to eat these comforting and aromatic treats all year round, here’s the perfect recipe from Sainsbury’s. Hot cross buns Ready in: 40 minutes, plus proving time Cooking Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Serves: 16 Ingredients 175g mixed …

Our love for tea is so deep that we consume more than 60 billion cups a year. That’s upwards of 165 million cups a day! A cup of tea has become native to British culture, and while ‘builder’s tea’ remains the number one choice, herbal and fruit blends have become incredibly popular in recent years. Head to the Pavilions to …

With Get Organised Day on the 26th of April, there is no excuse not to get spring cleaned and organised. Pick up your stationary storage solutions from WHSmith and get organising. There are plenty of tips online to make the task less daunting. If you have several areas in your home you want to get under control, start with just …

Scrapbooking is a favourite fun time hobby not only for kids but also adults. Even in our digital age, it’s tough to beat the feeling of turning the pages of a hand-crafted scrapbook to peruse pictures, handwritten notes and tickets of memories from the past.  Cherished memories can be preserved and appreciated for generations. Head to One Below, The Works …

It’s World Book Day on Thursday 3rd March. Whatever their favourite book is, handmade costumes are easier than you think. Roald Dahl’s sweet character Matilda is easy to sort. To create the perfect Matilda – select a blue dress, add a red ribbon for the hair and carry a pile of books. If naughty Bill is your child’s favourite, dress …

Pavilions would like to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all mums, step mums, those in mum roles, grandmums, wanna-be mums, were once mums, remembering mums and dads who are also mums. To My Mother And how cute is this poem? ‘To My Mother’ by Robert Louis Stevenson You too, my mother, read my rhymes For love of unforgotten times, …

There’s not long to wait now! If you’ve got some last-minute shopping to do then you’ll need to know these Christmas opening hours. Monday 20th December Tuesday 21th December Wednesday 22nd December Thursday 23rd December Friday 24th December Saturday 25th December Sunday 26th December 08:00 – 18:00 08:00 – 18:00 08:00 – 18:00 08:00 – 19:00 08:00 – 19:00 CLOSED …

Christmas Shopping just got a whole lot easier with Amazon Lockers at Pavilions! Amazon Lockers are self-service kiosks where you can collect your Amazon parcels at a convenient time.  Certain items can also be returned to participating Lockers.  They are safe, secure and simple to use. The lockers are easy to find too – these large yellow shopping lifesavers and are located …

We’re proud to say that we have reduced the risk of COVID-19 transmission through the Safe to Trade Scheme, which has been independently verified by Shield Safety Group. In order to achieve this certification we have pledged to : Undertake ongoing monitoring of COVID-19 controls Use expert advice for COVID-19 controls Review and implement changes based on customer and employee …