Plenty of US expats this side of the pond mark Independence Day on July 4th. Why not join in the fun this summer, perhaps with a daytime picnic or an evening barbeque with friends and family? Get together, decorate in red, white and blue and celebrate all things American.
The horseracing season is upon us and a summer of equestrian sporting tradition awaits. Celebrate with a picnic-style party, whether you’re actually at the racecourse among the towering hats, bright silks and beautiful horses or spectating from your own quiet ‘enclosure’ at home.
You’ve gathered a swashbuckling horde of their classmates for a pirate birthday party fit for rapscallions. Before they go a-plundering or take it in turns to walk the plank, you’ll want to fuel these buccaneers with hearty grub. Read on for some pirate party food ideas.
Just in time for the summer, party entertainers extraordinaire
We hope you have marked Father’s Day in the UK (Sunday June 16th, 2013) in your diary for spoiling your dad. Here are some easy ways for the youngsters in the house to show him their affection.



