Posted on 10th Jun 2010 @ 10:00 AM

Hello Newsletter Readers Everywhere!

Granny Look hopes you have enjoyed the Springtime and all it brings -  bursts of blooms, warmer weather, lighter nights, new life emerging – the birds and the bees, the blossom on the trees, and all the delightful Spring flowers. 

Summer is nearly here, with the longest day in June – so thoughts are bound to turn to the things this season brings for everyone to see and do.   Picnics, outdoor parties, visits from families and friends, grandchildren eagerly awaiting their long summer holidays, grandads getting in some good gardening time,  not forgetting some planning and preparing for getting and jetting away!

Were your travel plans affected by volcanic ash cloud/airline disruptions? Have you waited to see what happened with elections and recessions?   Or, in this year of unprecedented and unpredictable weather, have you just been biding time before deciding what to do with your summer. If so, now is the time to start thinking about it!!

There’s no getting away from World Cup fever now it is upon us! Football widow or warrior, love it or hate it you will have to live with it over the next few weeks, so enter into the spirit in some way or other!   If  Dad,  grandad or grandchildren have birthdays soon, throw a party or BBQ with a football theme - support your own team as a family!  Celebrate or commiserate with one big get together, share the cost, dress up in your favourite team kit - win or lose it’s bound to be good fun and a big hit!!   

For all your flags, face paint, noise makers etc. the following sites have a great selection : http://www.all4parties.co.uk/  and  http://www.partypacks.co.uk  (clic on the World Cup 2010 section) also offer Father’s Day party supplies, an Events Calendar and most of what you need for your party apart from food!   For prizes and surprises, great party ideas and fab food check out  http://www.tescocountdowntothecup.com/  

Start thinking about holidays – whether you want a home or away one, shop around – there are sure to be some good bargains at present. 

Take a look at http://www.globalista.co.uk  for some independent and up-to-the-minute travel reports on over 200 destinations.   

For a family holiday in the U.K. try visiting http://www.ribbyhall.co.uk for details of all their holidays (or see the Football World Cup/Fathers Day special offers) at http://www.ribbyhall.co.uk/news/?p=62  (Mums and Grandmas who don’t like football there’s lots for you to do too!)

Arranging  a single person holiday can be difficult and daunting,  especially for someone not used to holidaying alone, or who is thinking about it for the first time.  Start your journey at http://www.justyou.co.uk/  to discover  a world of exciting and interesting destinations, tailor make your own or try Discovery Weekends for a taste of what fun it can be!