Latest Holidays News
Youre being mean-spirited over term time holidays, Mr Gove
The Government will shortly announce proposals to stop parents taking their children out of school during term time. One aim is to stop parents saving money by booking holidays outside term time, and I bristle at this intention, having often marvelled
Updated: 02/19/2012 07:03P
Masterly strokes of the rattan
Pics by Philip Lim These rattan canes will strike fear in the hearts of mischievous children. Tham and his assistant offloaded chairs, walking sticks, tables and an assortment of other items from the lorry, displaying the entire lot along the grass
Updated: 02/19/2012 07:01P
PARENTS FACE TERM-TIME HOLIDAY BAN
By Alison Little PARENTS would be banned from taking children out of school for term-time holidays under proposals being considered by the Government. The allowed time off is intended to cover things like illness, bad weather and bereavements.
Updated: 02/19/2012 07:01P
Business Rx: Inventory management system company needs to know what to focus on
The entrepreneur Will Fuentes was always asking for discounts at the electronics retailer his brother worked for; so his brother suggested Fuentes take a part-time job at the store during the holidays. Fuentes, a recent law school graduate at the age
Updated: 02/19/2012 05:29P
Commentary: Nonprofits needs are year-round, so corporate giving should be, too
e holidays and a few other times of the year. But what DC needs and deserves is a 365-day mind-set. Indeed, giving of ourselves and our organizations should be a “calendar free” act of goodness because the needs in the community — and the rewards for
Updated: 02/19/2012 05:29P
Food pantries run low after holidays
VICTORVILLE • For many residents, its an annual holiday ritual: donating the ingredients necessary for worse-off neighbors to have a holiday meal despite tough times. Food pantries and local soup kitchens store the extra frozen turkeys and Christmas
Updated: 02/19/2012 05:27P
SOTC offers special deals for NRIs
Mannai Holidays has announced that SOTC, the leading holiday travel brand in India, is offering special deals on Europe tours for Non Resident Indians (NRIs). The all inclusive Europe tour is available at euro 99 per day including accommodation, meals,
Updated: 02/19/2012 04:41P
Bring back the holidays - aka What I am drinking now - Veltons Holiday Blend
What I am drinking now is Veltons holiday blend from Veltons Coffee Roasting Company. You may find this odd since the “holidays” does not usually mean Valentines day together with Presidents day. You may also find it odd since it is not available
Updated: 02/19/2012 04:25P
Chesterfield In The Running To Lead The UK In Global Switch Off
A North Wales Coroner ruled that a Chesterfield woman, on holiday with her family, died after suffering classic carbon monoxide poisoning, at her inquest today More... The inquest into the death of a Chesterfield woman who died whilst on holiday in
Updated: 02/19/2012 04:19P
A Great Winter On The Slopes Just One Pass Away!
A winter holiday jammed packed with skiing, snowboarding, fine food and even a spot of pampering is now just one, easy-to-use pass away. Eight of the countrys top ski fields have joined forces to create OnePassNZ – an initiative which provides
Updated: 02/19/2012 03:54P
