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Exercising at home during the Pandemic
The latest information from the government suggests we will be at home for the foreseeable future, so it's time we start an exercise regime at home. Apart from exercise being good for our health and well being, it's great for our mental health too! “But I don't have a...
Dogs and the Coronavirus
As a nation of pet lovers, and myself a fur baby mum of 4. My first thoughts on this virus was how and if it affects my poochesThe great news from the WHO (World Health organisation) and British Veterinary Association, is that there is no evidence that our pets can be...
Can trades people still work during the Coronavirus lockdown?
Are you a trades person feeling a bit unclear about where you stand with work during the national lockdown? You’re not alone! A quick browse of Twitter will reveal that after last night’s announcement of a nationwide lockdown, service providers and trades people up...
Coronavirus | Friday-Ad’s Community Support
Friday-Ad launches Coronavirus Community Support Scheme Local communities and businesses will face many challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, as self-isolation and social distancing measures start to bite, severely limiting normal life and trade. Let’s come together...
Weekly Friday-Ad magazine now available to read online
Never miss a Friday-Ad! You can now read your local issue online… Our editions are now online, easily scroll through your favourite sections and click items for sale for more information as well as clicking direct from company adverts to their website.To read your...
Coronavirus | Buying, Selling And Staying Safe
The current coronavirus outbreak has sparked a lot of uncertainty around buying and selling, including on marketplace sites like Friday-Ad. We take the health and safety of our community of users very seriously, so we've put together some guidance on how you can help...
78 years apart – pen pals bridge the gap between young and old thanks to St B’s Schools Project
An 88 year old St Barnabas House patient and 10 year old schoolboy have become pen pals after meeting at the hospice’s St B’s Schools Project - a pioneering scheme which invites local schoolchildren to visit the hospice to learn about hospice care and explore issues...
‘Old stuff’ that’s now back in style for 2020!
You may want to spring clean your house just to clear your mind but some of these ‘ordinary’ items to you might now be worth a lot again without you realising! Or, on the other hand if you are looking to keep up with today's trends, many ‘old’ items are making a big...
Pancake Day Recipes
Otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day is one of the yummiest dates in the calendar. Although the traditional lemon and sugar topping are amongst the most popular, there are plenty of sweet and savoury toppings to choose from. Below we have searched for some...
Top Tips to Smash Your Interview
So, you have sent in your CV and have been contacted for an interview, hurray! Even if nerves are on your mind, there are plenty of steps to take that can make sure your interview goes smoothly. Carry on reading to find out the best ways to stand out at your...
Leap Year Proposal: The ladies that popped the question…
2020 falls on a leap year meaning we have 29 days in February, rather than 28. If you didn't know already the 29th February is historically the day when women can break tradition by making a marriage proposal to their partner. As it happens just once every four years,...
Welcome our New Media Partner: Burgess Hill Radio
We’ve teamed up with Burgess Hill Community Radio, to help local businesses increase their reach and grow ‘on air’.Whether you’re a well established business, a successful sole trader or just getting started, you need to promote your business in order to thrive. But...
8 non materialistic Valentines gifts
Next week ‘love will be in the air’ as we approach Valentine’s Day! Although it's one of the most romantic holidays of the year it can also be a pain coming up with original ideas for a valentines gifts. You could go down the easy route and buy your usual chocolates...
Welcome Our New Charity Partner, Furniture Now!
Can an old sofa change the world? We believe it can! We’ve teamed up with local community-led charity Furniture Now! to help reduce waste and poverty across Sussex.In the UK over 10 million household items, like furniture and electrical goods, are sent to landfill...
‘Benefiting people and planet’ top priority as The Now! Charity Group and Friday-Ad announce innovative linkup
The Now! Charity and Friday-Ad partnership announcement is both powerful and relevant of our times. In the UK over 10 million household furniture items are sent to landfill every year, with at least 30% immediately able to be reused. Through sustainable sourcing and...
What does a full car service include?
We all know how important it is to go to the doctors for a checkup to make sure everything is running smoothly. Well, the same goes for our cars! When a car is designed, manufacturers set out a service schedule for the car, which they believe will keep it running...
Beat the January blues…
There are many reasons why January can be the month that brings people down and it’s not surprising why. The end of the Christmas period can trigger a feeling of anticlimax. We’ve had months of ‘hype’ talking about Christmas and preparing for it. Then when it...
Tips to Create Your 2020 CV
Are you feeling that you need a career change, but not sure where to start? Or are you simply looking for your first job? It all starts with a CV. You may have heard that the average recruiter spends 6 seconds looking at a CV to decide whether it’s worth keeping, well...
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