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10 Top Ways to Stay Cool

10 Top Ways to Stay Cool

It’s hot, hot, hot, so we’ve rounded up 10 of the best ways to keep your cool during this mini-heatwave, from summer walks to homemade ice-creams

1. Summer Walks in SW London and Surrey

From riverside ambles to countryside trails. We love the residential areas of south west London and Surrey for its open green spaces, parks and places to enjoy outdoors. Heading out for a walk in SW London is a perfect weekend activity. Sometimes our Commons and National Parks can seem busier than the high street. Read more…

2. Pimp Up Your Picnic Hamper

Treat yourself to a delicious range of picnic treats available to pick up or be delivered in south west London. Read more…

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Instant Strawberry Freezie recipe

3. Instant Strawberry Freezies Recipe

Keeping a store of berries in the freezer means you can make this an instant treat.  Try it with any berries, adjusting the amount of honey or syrup according to how sweet you like it. Read more…

one one four kingston surbiton gin cocktails

4. Five Fabulous Gin Cocktails

Mouthwatering, fresh and zesty cocktail recipes from some of our favourite local bars and gin crafters for you to try at home. Read more…

5. Nine Outdoor local markets

Food markets are perfect for some cool, al fresco shopping and are friendly to our planet too. We’ve put together a guide to our favourite local markets in south west London and Surrey, where you can find high quality groceries, exciting street food and added their new social distancing measures too. Read more…

6. Bring the Outdoors In

Having a room that’s connected to the garden has become a popular choice with homes today, allowing us to enjoy our indoor and outdoor space during the summer and gain beautiful views and a connection to nature in the colder months. But how to get that connection right? Whatever the size of your plot, there are a number of ways to tie these two areas together. Read more…

7. FIVE FAMILY FRIENDLY BIKE RIDES 

There’s a host of trails to explore in sw London and Surrey in SW London and Surrey. Get outdoors on your bikes and discover some leafy cool cycle rides. Read more…

ice berry loaf

8. ICY BERRY DESSERT RECIPE

This easy layered yoghut recipe dessert is stuffed full of berrys for an impressive way to keep the family and your guests cool on a hot day. Read more…

9. Cordon Bleu Picnics 

Two seasonal and utterly delicious picnic recipes to get you outside with a blanket and a bottle of fizz. Read more…

10. FIVE SUMMER GARDEN TRENDS

With all the glorious weather and time at home, we’re feeling inspired to get our outdoor spaces in tip-top condition. Five garden trends that should be on your radar… Read more…