Here’s another two-minute dose of good news to get you smiling this Feelgood Friday. Mystery man cleans up A mystery man in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, has washed the windows of some 700 properties – for free! The Eastern Daily Press reports that the window cleaner, known only as “Scott”, wants to do his bit to aid the recovery of the local economy. He hopes that by keeping the area spic and span...
In this article, we look at some of the most lucrative things people have ploughed their money into and how you can add thousands to the value of your property. A fast Thursday 90-second read. In 1903 John Gray invested $10,500 (approx. $264,000 in today’s money) into a small car company. Fast forward 16 years and Gray’s family sold their share back to the Ford Motor Company for more than $26.25m...
In this two-minute read, we share a message with all of you in Ringwood and the New Forest who have been going through these surreal times we’ve been experiencing. There are plenty of things we could say right now. We could tell you about the pent-up demand being unleashed on the Ringwood and New Forest property market as activity surges. We could spell out the measures we are introducing to ensure...
In this two-minute read, we look around the UK and the World to see what's been bringing a smile to people's faces. Taking the biscuit If you're looking for an excuse to raid the biscuit tin, we've got one. Today is National Biscuit Day, a chance to celebrate the humble hobnob, bless the bourbon, and commend the custard cream. Dedicating an entire day to biscuits may seem a little over the top to some,...
In this 90 second Fast Thursday read we look at some simple ways you can turn what you do indoors into protecting your immune system when you are outdoors. On average there’s one room in peoples’ homes across Ringwood and the New Forest which is more valuable than others. And that’s your Kitchen. Kitchens are often the room in a home that people spend the most money on. The good news is it’s a...
Let’s look at the two things which seem sure to happen during this year’s summer holiday season - a 3-minute read. It’s the ‘will we, won’t we?’ question of the moment. Will we get our two weeks holiday in the sun? Or won’t we? The current situation means it’s unclear if people in the UK will be able to make their annual summer pilgrimage abroad to sunnier climes. New quarantine...
Here's a two-minute dose of positivity to get you through the tenth Feelgood Friday since lockdown. Let's take a moment to celebrate some of the joyous, upbeat, and downright quirky stories that made us smile this week. The Knitting Nana A nimble-fingered Norfolk Nana is raising funds for the NHS. Margaret Seaman, 91, is knitting a woollen tribute to the Nightingale hospitals set up to provide care...
In this two-minute read, we look at the ways pets are bringing comfort, companionship, and calmness to people across Ringwood. And what you can do to help your furry friends in return. It’s often said the UK is made up of animal lovers. And since the lockdown began that love affair has grown even stronger. According to a 2019 survey by a company called Statista, more than 40 per cent of households...
In this three-minute read, we look in more depth at the Government guidelines released last week which kick-started the property market in Ringwood and the New Forest. On Wednesday last week, it was officially announced estate agents in England could go back to work as part of the Government’s phased relaxation of the lockdown. And we’re open again but only because we are fully ready to do so thanks...
It's the eighth Feelgood Friday since lockdown, and this week we have something for everyone. A two-minute positivity filled read. As we enter a different phase in life under lockdown, we're starting to feel more positive about the future. And here's why. Good news is coming in from different sections of our everyday lives. Health Public health officials in England have approved a test to see...