October Happenings
What’s on at Thyme? Seasonal masterclasses, talks, events and exhibitions͏
Leisure
We all need some R & R now and then. Here you can find content relating to Leisure activities such as visitor attractions, spas and health clubs, sports and more.
La Manga Golf Experience with Soccer Saturday Legends
Nestled in the grounds of the Calblanque Natural Park, the 5 star hotel Príncipe Felipe is perhaps the jewel of the 1,400 acre La Manga estate, offering a first class experience from arrival to departure.
Book a mid-week break from £486 – escape with friends and...
Don’t we all need some time to relax? Book a November stay at our beautiful estates Silverlake (Dorset) or Lower Mill (The Cotswolds) and enjoy walks through falling leaves, followed by cosy log fires, or make the most of the great outdoors by hiring a mountain bike or kayaking on the lakes.
Twitch In-App Purchases In H1 2021 – $195.5M; 140% Higher Than...
Streaming platform giants, Twitch has clearly built from the increased engagement in 2020 brought about by the lockdowns imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data presented by Wette.de, Twitch generated $195.5M in in-app purchases in the first half of 2021, 139.88% more than the first half of 2020.
Autumn greetings to you all
In my opinion, late September and October, has to be the best time of year. Leaves are on the turn and we can still enjoy a hint of late summer, sunny temperatures. What do we look forward to? Cepes, Porcini, Penny Buns are wonderful, quickly tossed in a very hot buttered pan and served with a sprinkling of chopped parsley, unfortunately grouse didn’t happen because of a strange lack of pluckers and truckers…
World’s Five Highest-Paid Athletes Racked in More than $600M in 2021
The year 2021 has been a pretty good year for the world’s best athletes, who earned hundreds of millions of dollars through their lucrative sports contracts and heavy endorsement deals.
Ghoulish Goings-on at Blenheim Palace’s Half Term Fright-Fest
Things that go bump in the night – and day – will create a spooky half term experience for all the family at Blenheim Palace next month (October 22nd to October 31st).
Autumn Extravaganza at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is celebrating all things autumnal over the weekend as part of its brand new Autumn Festival (Friday, 1st October to Sunday, 3rd October).
Five rural businesses we admire
Land Business Insights: The Estate of the Future is the second in a series of in-depth research reports exploring the most important issues currently facing farms and estates.
Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches...
Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley launched his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace on Wednesday as part of his 100-mile Tintanic Adventure to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Sustainable Fashion with Sacha Newall
MWHQ believe fashion rental is the solution to consuming fashion in a sustainable way. Discover clothing and accessories that MWHQ have sourced from brand partners as well as items from the wardrobes of celebrities and influencers including Arizona Muse, Poppy and Chloe Delevingne, Olivia Buckingham, Roxie Nafousi, Caroline Fleming, amongst many other stylish women across […]
Emirates Pavilion ready to welcome visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 Dubai’s must-see aviation attraction is gearing up to open its doors to the public on 1 October. Located in the Opportunity District, and within walking distance of the Al Wasl Dome, the Emirates Pavilion offers a preview for the future of commercial aviation, reframing the role that science and technology will play in the next 50 years of air travel, as it welcomes visitors to experience two floors of interactive multi-sensory installations.
Blenheim Celebrates ‘Astronomer’ Duke on Autumn Equinox
Blenheim Palace is marking the official start of autumn on Wednesday by showcasing a collection of 18th century telescopes, scientific instruments and handwritten astronomical observations belonging to George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough.
Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches...
Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley will be launching his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace TOMORROW (Wednesday, 22nd September at 11am) as part of his 100-mile Tintanic Adventure to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Cadets Help Blenheim Palace’s Vintage Fire Engine to Shine
A team of cadets from Kidlington Fire Station has been helping bring the shine back to a Victorian horse-drawn fire engine at Blenheim Palace.