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WIN a Cottage Holiday for 6!
To help you beat the winter blues and maybe whisk your Valentine away, we’re offering you a chance to win a relaxing break at the Aberporth Holiday Cottages, right on the beach.What you can win!Win a 1-week stay at the gorgeous Glanmordy 2 cottage in Aberporth, from...
Friday-Ad’s Top 6 New Year’s resolutions for 2020
Another year has come to an end. With 2020 just beginning, what New Year’s resolutions will you make? Setting some achievable goals and changes for the next year will help give you a head start and a healthier mind too! If your struggling for ideas, here are some of...
Aidan’s Christmas Dinner Project – Rockinghorse Charity
Rockinghorse children’s charity is supporting a very special project, which is benefiting families who are staying in hospital with their poorly child or baby at Christmas. Aidan’s Christmas Dinner Project was set up five years ago by parents Lucy and Simon Pond in...
UNWANTED Christmas gifts? What to do…
We have all been there... receiving those unwanted Christmas gifts from friends and relatives and thinking "what do I do with them?" With Christmas just around the corner we can almost guarantee that you’re about to be the proud owner of a new item that you...
Which pre-owned gifts would you be happy to receive?
With the recent increase of people becoming environmentally aware, more people than ever are prepared to buy second hand goods for themselves to help reduce waste. But are they happy to receive or give others pre-owned presents? We decided to find out for ourselves...
The Ultimate Secondhand Gifting Guide
Secondhand gifting seems to be a controversial issue opening up the question: Would you be happy to receive a ‘pre-owned’ Christmas gift or would you be offended? With environmental concerns on the rise, more people than ever are prepared to buy second hand goods...
UpCountry Garden Centre Supports National Tree Week..
Friday-Ad’s local partner ‘UpCountry Garden Centre & Bakehouse’ (based in Scaynes) Hill have linked up with the Holy Trinity Church High Hurstwood and the High Hurstwood C of E Primary School to support the National Tree Week.There was an open boundary between the...
Say Bye to Black Friday and Hello to Green Friday!
By “going green” this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’ll be right on trend, as the annual shopping craze seems to be losing some of its momentum, at least in the UK. Whether it’s down to financial uncertainty, growing environmental concerns or a sense of purchase...
Friday-Ad help raise funds for ‘Pull Up a Chair’ appeal this Christmas
Appeal update! We're delighted to have raised £214 for this wonderful appeal. That's enough to give 6 homeless women and men a place at the Turning Tides Christmas dinner table, plus a few extra sprouts and crackers perhaps..“Thank you so much to all those people at...
Denny’s Last Chance
Denny is a beautiful 6 year old boy who has ALL Leukemia sadly. Danny’s recent stem cell transplant hasn’t cured him, meaning that he urgently needs further treatment that the NHS CANNOT fund. Can you help his loved ones raise £500,000 for enrolment onto...
Supporting Local Businesses this Christmas
We LOVE local businesses at Friday-Ad. Having started out a small local business ourselves, we understand some of the challenges it entails. So we're keen to help other local businesses succeed. And there's no better time to spread a little early Christmas cheer.......
You’re never too old to become an author!
One of our readers wanted to share the news with us of of being a late starter at writing a book to inspire people that you're never too old to start something new! In Gillian’s case to ‘become an author’ who published her first children’s book in May (2019) this year...
6 Expert Thoughts for Buying a Pet Online
Here’s an easy-to-follow guide on what to consider when buying a pet online from Bringing a furry-friend home to your family is one of the best decisions you will ever make. It does, however, come with a lot of responsibility… not to mention some complications if...
PLEA TO HELP ANIMALS AT RESCUE CENTRE WITH FESTIVE BOX OF TREATS
An animal lover from Burgess Hill is organising a Christmas appeal for Raystede Animal Welfare. The centre, which is based near Lewes has been caring for animals for over 60 years. Every year the centre rescues, re-homes or provides sanctuary for more than 1,500...
Share your news!
Do you have a story, some news or an announcement you want to share with friends, neighbours and your local community? Whether you’ve raised some money for charity, got some club news, are opening a local cafe or celebrating a milestone birthday, or have got an...
10 Best Ways to Add Color to Your Home Décor
Neutrals are definitely in fashion, but without a little colour in your home, they can seem drab and boring. The good news is that you can have that stylish neutral colour scheme and perk it up with colourful accents. Here are the ten best ways to liven up your living...
WIN a Holiday for 4!
To celebrate the relaunch of our local Friday-Ad magazines, we’re offering you a chance to win a holiday for 4 people in the stunning Welsh countryside! What you can win: You could win a luxury stay for 4 people in a premium lodge with Boutique...
Meet the Friday-Ad upcycler!
Meet Debby Enness, a loyal fan of Friday Ad, and a regular reader who has used her eye for discovering potential 'gems' to her advantage. I have recycled many things from Friday-Ad over the years. I hate to see things go to waste so I like to reuse things as much as...
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