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A Few of the World’s Weirdest Sports: Just in time for Summer

iStock_000023752011XSmallWith the sun starting to poke its head above the clouds, we cautiously plan our summer ahead. Plenty of time in the park is certainly on the cards. But how about something new for this season.

We put the football and Frisbee aside for a while and take a look at some of the weirdest sports out there, and ponder whether this is the year to take up segway polo… or how about some joggling.

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Bonkers Barbecuing!

This weekend is a bank holiday in the UK which means that, weather permitting, those with barbecues will be out in force. Whether you’re hitting your local park, beach or your own back garden, nothing beats outside grilling on a summer’s day.  But there’s no need to stick to the conventional barbecue fare of burgers, sausages and steaks.  There’s actually numerous other options you might not have considered for a good grilling.   Why not give some of these a go?! (more…)

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Feasting on Summer Music Fests

When food exceeds music quality. Image: Fussy Onion

‘Yes, yes, yes it’s the summer festival, the truly detestable summer festival’ – Scottish singer Edwyn Collins wrote these lyrics 17 years ago, when the festival scene wasn’t nearly as bloated as it is today. But surprisingly, with organic this and sustainable that, festivals have changed for the better, and much of the detestable is now pleasantly digestible.

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Soggy Summer Making You Sick?

Even royalty gets rained on - Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

Sorry to break it to you, but this record rain is going to continue throughout most of summer. Not only is this bad for our moods, doctors are concerned that vitamin D deficiencies are going to start to take their toll, but there are ways to get your vit D fix without a dose of sunshine.

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