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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...