Calling all girls who love a bit of fun in their life! A more updated version of the DS Lite, this Pink Nintendo DSi features tonnes more exciting additions to maximise your gaming experience! Its stunningly captivating pink cosmetic exterior is also slimmer and more streamline than previous models, and with a larger screen this Nintendo DSi packs more fun than ever before.

Really get interactive with this brand new Pink Nintendo DSi console at John Lewis! Including all the old features of the DS Lite, this brand new model features 2 motion-detecting cameras, which takes portable gaming to a high new dimension! With the exciting camera technology you can instantly snap pics of you and your friends, and then save them to either the internal memory, or an external SD card for additional storage space for just £16.95 at John Lewis! Simply pop it into your basket at the John Lewis checkout!

This brand new Nintendo DSi Pink console boasts even better graphics to really enhance the fun you’re about to have! The 2 back-lit LCD screens can reproduce true 3D views, while the bottom screen offers touch-screen technology so you can effortlessly tap the screen with a finger, or swipe the stylus pen to navigate the menus or control your character.

Not only is the picture quality super advanced compared to the previous DS Lite, this ‘hot off the market’ Pink DSi Nintendo console boasts an enhanced sound system so you can enjoy your favourite tracks with or without headphones (available at the checkout for just an additional £5.20)! Why not get creative and to record sound bites and then edit them on your very own little console?! Endless fun is available for a great-value £129.95 at John Lewis.

Perhaps one of the most attractive assets to this hot new Nintendo is its wireless connectivity – connect with up to 16 other players and have 16 times more fun that before! The staggeringly extensive 100-foot radius for a wireless connection also is greatly useful! The super exciting integrated Picto-Chat software and wireless communication technology also means that you can even send, write and draw messages to your friends – all from your cute and stylish pink cased Nintendo!

This Nintendo DSi Pink console, complete with Style Boutique at John Lewis is perfect for all young fashionistas who love the high-life! Chill out in a local café, and get ready to flaunt your style knowledge as a fashion consultant! Dress your customers in the latest designer trends to satisfy their individual needs, and even be your own boss and open up with your very own fashion boutique. Shoot your way to stardom by then taking part in nail-biting fashion contests to really show off your elegant outfits! Every girl’s dream, and at an affordable price tag at John Lewis, dreams really can come true!

This Pink Nintendo DSi console with Style Boutique game at John Lewis also comes with a free 1 year guarantee, however you can always extend this to 3 years for only an additional £50. This brand new DSi Nintendo is bound to be a storm, especially this sassy, vibrantly vivacious styled pink console with its FREE hot game.

Local Information for East Ham

East Ham is situated in the beautiful London Borough of Newham and is only minutes away from Charing Cross. There are a number of railway stations in the area including the East Ham tube station. Other stations in the area include the Plaistow tube station, Beckton DLR Station, Upton Park tube station and the Manor Park railway station.

Stunning Victorian and Edwardian style town houses grace the tree lined avenues of this exquisite area. Natural beauty in the form of many parks and recreation centers provide sanctuaries in the centre of a bustling, heavily urban area. The two largest parks in the city are located here and both combine open space with playgrounds and cafes.

This LG 42LH5000 42” 1080p HD LCD TV at Dixons boasts the latest expert technology to ensure you don’t miss a single piece of action. Bursting with potential, experience its capabilities on its sizable and impressive flat screen display for just £629.00 at Dixons top offer value, ready to witness cinematic TV definition like never before.

Instantly appreciate this LG 42LH5000 series TV’s TruMotion 200Hz technology that enhances every piece of action in rapid speeds without blur – whether it’s sports, gaming or the latest blockbuster premiere, this LG is guaranteed to epitomise every single frame. Whereas a standard TV merely copes with 50 frames per second, this great-value LG at Dixons captures 200 frames in 1 single second to ensure a seamless flow of images into 1 continuous piece of action.

This LG 42LH5000 flat screen TV boasts 1080p fully ready HD technology, so make the most of its potential with an additional HD receiver to witness outstanding action. Your favourite films can now be viewed in cinematic quality thanks to the 24p Real Cinema playback, so you can now enjoy them in your very own living room exactly how the director intended them to be viewed!

Should this not be enough, exquisite and startling contrasts of colour are ready to burst from the whopping 42 inch screen. An extremely impressive 80,000:1 contrast ratio means that the brightest of white and the darkest of dark scenes will appear even more vivid – expect a vibrant palette of colours, producing pictures with striking realism and deep, rich tones.

Not only is this LG 42LH5000 cheap deal Dixons buy fabulous at producing crystal-clear images, but the SRS TruSurround XT technology, surround sound speakers and Clear Voice 2 technology will produce sounds that really will make you feel part of the action.

And this outstanding Dixons deal doesn’t stop there! The LG’s connectivity is fantastic alone, showing off its 4 HDMI connections and 2 SCART sockets means that you can not only enjoy the LG’s digital channels (thanks to its integrated digital tuner) but also your other HD peripherals and other equipment! Simply plug in your blu-ray player, DVD player, games console and more, sit back and relax. You can even use your LG 42” flat screen TV as a PC monitor due to the PC connection!

This superb LG 42LH5000 42 inch 1080p HD ready LCD flat screen TV at Dixons beautifully presents sky-high standard technology for a fabulous price tag of just £629.00. Don’t wait around as this is bound to be a popular purchase!

LG 42LH5000 42 inch 1080p HD ready TV spec below:

80,000:1 contrast ratio
200hz
Built-in digital TV tuner
4x HDMI, 2x SCART, 1x Component, 1x PC
Twin XD Engine

Local Information for Brockley

Brockley is located within the Borough of Lewisham in South East London. The area was largely agricultural until the 19th Century. The oldest cottages in Brockley date back to 1833 when the town began to develop as a residential area. The railway built on the site of the old Croydon canal provides a fast link for local residents into central London.

Hilly Fields in Brockley, as well as boasting a stone circle, provides marvelous views of Kent and Docklands. The park was a regular meeting place for the Suffragette movement between 1907 and 1914.

Brockley is very popular with artists. Goldsmith’s, part of the University of London, is situated here. Five previous winners of the Turner prize were educated here as were almost a quarter of all those shortlisted for the award since it began in 1984.

As well as several new cafes, bars and restaurants, the Brockley Jack, a late Victorian pub, has a fringe theatre upstairs. Brockley also has an Edwardian ballroom that hosts monthly jive nights.

Singers Kate Bush, Gabrielle and Bobby Valentino have all been residents of Brockley as was comedian Spike Milligan. Suffragette Emily Davidson also lived for a time in the town.

Brighten up your mum’s day this Mother’s Day with this sparkling diamond lilac rose accompanied with a halo of white tulips. Her face will light up when this gorgeous bouquet arrives direct to her door for Mother’s Day, as courtesy of flowers direct, in a beautiful complementing delicate bag, luscious green foliage and scrumptious chocolates. For under £25, this “You’re a Star” blooming arrangement really does speak volumes, and is the perfect way to show your appreciation for everything your mum does for you.

Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend, and what better affordable way of treating your mum to one! In the centre of the lilac pastel shaded rose is a carefully placed diamante stud to bring a real opulence to the budding bouquet. Flowersdirect are professional, skilled flower arrangers, and will put their years of expertise into the careful crafting of your Mother’s Day blossoming bunch.

Accompanying this enchanting budding lilac rose is a beautiful array of classic white tulips, creating an overall lavish and luxurious ideal gift. The fresh green leaves also add to the stunning cluster of luscious flowers.

This charming bouquet comes beautifully presented in a delicate lilac bag, perfectly to complement the precious lilac rose bud blooming in the centre of the bunch. Also accompanying the flowers is a 60g of special Mother’s Day chocolates so your mum can indulge herself on her day. Pure perfection for a perfect mum!

This Mother’s Day Diamond Rose and Tulip flower bouquet with chocolates at Flowers Direct is ideal to express your appreciation for all she does. The diamante will glisten a special sparkle that will light up your special mum’s eyes, while the moreish chocolates will allow for a scrumptious treat.

Take advantage of the home delivery service at Flowers Direct so your mum will receive these direct to her door. And why not also add an extra thoughtful touch with an additional gift? How about a cute £8.99 teddy bear, or an “I love you” foil helium balloon for £6.99? Just an extra special way to complete your gift with a finishing touch.

Local Information for Merton

Another entrant in our search for unusual London suburb names is East Molesey. East Molesey is a suburb of Elmbridge district of Surrey and appears in the Domesday Book as ‘Molesham’, but it is believed that the town of ‘Muleseg’ dates back to 666 (and was part of a land granted to Chertsey Abbey).

In the 1200s, Molesey became East and West and before that it is believed that there was only one town which was East Molesey. Drive in your car to the quaint Bell Inn, surviving to this day from the 1500s. East Molesey and Hampton Court were joined by ferry since Henry VIII’s time, if not before, although the ferry was replaced with a wooden bridge in 1753. If you take your car over the bridge there now, it’s only the fourth bridge to stand on the site since Henry VIII crossed there!

The East Molesey Cricket Club is believed to be one of the oldest surviving cricket clubs in the world dating back to about 1730.

Perhaps the best well-known brand in lawnmower models, this Mountfield petrol lawnmower will deliver optimum performance to make your lawn look fresh, crisp and alive. At B and Q take advantage of this Mountfield SP474 rotary mower for under £250 and get a professionally cut lawn with minimal effort!

This Mountfield lawnmower is ideal for medium-sized gardens, thanks to its sizable 44cm cutting width to ensure you have an easy and efficient experience. Powered by 140cc, the rotary designed steel blade spins rapidly to slash the grass for superb results. Cutting the grass is far from a chore with this Mountfield mower, and maintaining your garden has never been so simple!

Simply adjust the single lever and choose from 5 varying heights of cut, ranging from 18-70mm to get your preferred look and also to get the best length grass for all weather conditions. Easily pull the RM45 recoil feature to start the engine, and away you go!

You will also be pleased to know that this Mountfield SP474 garden powertool holds a large 60l grass bag collection capacity, which will save you having to rake up and collect all the glass clippings.

Be in complete control in the garden with this leading brand model thanks to its 4-wheeled featured to aid manoeuvring around corners and garden pots. The rear wheels provide additional ease of use so you can get your lawn looking instantly refreshed in a second.

Of course with a petrol mower you don’t have to spend half your time constantly checking where the cable lies as you do with an electric mower! This Mountfield gives you the comforting knowledge that you are safe, and also free to roam without any additional worries.

This Mountfield SP474 petrol rotary lawnmower at B&Q garden powertools and appliances is fantastic value for money. For just £249.98 at B&Q, this powerful 1l fuel capacity lawnmower will put the enjoyment back into maintaining your garden, especially with summer just around the corner.

Local Information for Bow and Old Ford

Located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is the area of Old Ford, once part of Bow. Bow is also within the borough of Tower Hamlets situated in East London. The name Old Ford comes from the ancient crossing of the River Lee, at the most downstream point – drive in your minibus hire down the modern Oxford Street and Old Street and you’d be travelling along the old route that pre-dates Roman times.

Roman occupation at Old Ford is evidenced by findings from the 300-400s. Legend has it that in 1110 the wife of Henry I, Matilda, fell at the ford, and ordered a bridge of three arches and a bow shape to be built over the Lee. This bridge and the church that was later built form the centre of the current area of Bow. Indeed, Saint Mary’s church now stands on a traffic island and parts of it date back to the early 1300s. The building of the bridge did not relegate Old Ford to a disused area but it continued to thrive (albeit as a rural area and largely isolated) and the population centre eventually moved to Bow in the Middle Ages.

Such was the difficult journey to the church in Stepney (Saint Dunstan’s) that the population of Bow were given special dispensation to worship in the chapel of ease.

A car and a good friend is the most logical way to get to the airport with a group of people, so why not save yourself the time and money – and put both towards your holiday!

If Wickes said you can pay just £100 for this entire bathroom suite, you probably wouldn’t believe them! But this Antarctic Cloakroom Pack has been slashed from £125 to a tiny £100 in the Wickes’ clearance – an ideal and cheap way to give any bathroom a quick and easy modern styled uplift!

This one-off special offer at Wickes really is an excellent steal buy, but don’t hang around, as this 20% off deal won’t stay waiting for long! Receive the toilet pan, cistern and basin, that are all styled in a smart and simple design to produce an overall solid appearance. At Wickes, also take advantage of the efficient next day delivery service!

Not only instantly save with this 20% off deal, but you will also be pleased to know that the Antarctic toilet cistern has a duel flush feature to save on water consumption with a push of a button. A simple designed bathroom piece, it is finished in white to complement all cloakroom features.

As part of this great-value bathroom set, you will also receive the cloakroom basin, which is ideally sized to fit into any small space. You will also be pleased to know that this Antarctic cloakroom set comes complete with twin taps, wastes, and sink plug so you won’t have the hassle of buying separate accessorises.

Whether you are on a budget, or looking for a bathroom pack that is easy and simple to install, you really won’t go far wrong with this Cheap £100 bathroom suite with toilet, cistern, pan and sink basin at Wickes. With excellent customer reviews, contemporary designs, an outstanding price tag AND efficient free next day delivery, this Antarctic Cloakroom pack at Wickes is perhaps one of the cheapest on the net.

An overall sensible and superb-value purchase!

Local Information for Downe

Downe is a village located in the London borough of Bromley, and is home to Downe House, which was home to Charles Darwin. Downe House was originally built as a farm house in 1650 and was extended in about 1778. Darwin lived there from 1842, until his death in 1882. A grant from Wellcome Trust in 1996 allowed English Heritage to purchase the home and it reopened to the public in 1998.

A favourite place of Darwin’s was Downe Park, which is now a nature reserve. In 1907 a girls’ boarding school was established at the house, but it was moved away in 1922 – one of the school’s houses is called Darwin. Why not take advantage of your car while you have it, and pop down to Downe House and surrounds to explore the area for yourself? See where Darwin went for his walks, and where he wrote ‘Origin of the Species’.

Downe is also home to the Downe Scout Activity Centre, a nationally recognised centre that has been running for 70 years and is located on an 86 acre estate with beautiful woodlands and an excellent range of facilities. The centre is not only for scouts and guides but school groups, charities, youth and study groups, for day or overnight stays in tents or buildings.

Give your bedroom a fresh, uplifting feel with this Barton range light Beech wood bedroom co-ordinating furniture at John Lewis. This co-ordinating bedroom furniture will give your room a spacious and airy feel to it, especially with light décor and wallpaper to compliment the tones. Choose from a whole range of the elegant furniture – varying sized bedsteads and drawer chests, plus a dressing table mirror, wardrobe and bedside cabinet. Each separate piece is affordably priced, ranging from £70-£450 at John Lewis.

Crafted from solid beech wood material, veneers and spruce bed slats, choose from the four varying sized bedsteads on offer in this Barton furniture range: the single size, small double, standard double and king range from £195-£275 and from dimensions H94.5 x W106 x D202cm to H94.5 x W166.4 x D211.7cm. All are beautifully crafted and finished with a clear lacquer finish, so all you have to do is pick the size that will best fit your bedroom!

Every bed must be complimented by a bedside chest so choose between the 1 or 3 drawer Barton piece of furniture! At £75 and £145, everything you need is just an arm’s reach away, and the sizable drawers are also great for essential storage space.

This Barton beech wood range continues to offer ample storage space for your bedroom, as well as an attractive appearance to compliment the rest of your Barton furnished bedroom. Carefully crafted to provide you optimum storage space, this 4+2 drawer chest at £350 comprises of 4 large drawers and 2 smaller ones. Should you need a little less room however, opt for the 3+2 drawer chest priced at just £290 exclusive to John Lewis. What’s more, both of these items are smoothly finished and feature a tray top detail.

Compliment your light Barton chest drawers with this beech wood-framed dressing table mirror. It eloquence beautifully reflects the light shades of your other Barton furniture, and for just £70 at John Lewis it will be a real asset to your bedroom.

Perhaps the best value of Barton furniture as far as storage is concerned is this £450 double door wardrobe with one pull out draw underneath. Again, it is elegantly crafted in beech wood solids and veneers and it guaranteed to pack all your clothes and shoes into its smart and sophisticated exterior.

Local Information for Bethnal Green

Bethnal Green can be reached with mini bus hire in the East End of London in the Borough of Tower Hamlets. This area is well known for its boxing legends and plenty of bouts are fought at York Hall. There is also a strong tie to garden markets and the silk trade.

In the 19th century Bethnal Green was one of the poorest slums in London and is famous for its association to serial killer Jack the Ripper. You can take a drive through the town in your mini bus hire to visit some of the local attractions such as the Museum of Childhood inside the V&A or Victoria and Albert Museum. Other attractions are the London Buddhist Centre and the Centre for Recent Drawing.

The London Buddhist Centre is home to many traditional shops, holistic stores, cafes and restaurants as well as an art gallery. It is a highly decorative building that was once the fire station for Bethnal Green. With mini bus hire you can also get to the Centre for Recent Drawing, which exhibits works by local and up coming artists, painters and art therapists. It is a commercial free art gallery that is aimed at assisting and developing the art community.

What better way to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day with a bunch of the most delectable chocolates from Thorntons? Let your mum indulge herself in the moreish Continental chocolate range, oozing milk, dark and white chocolate creamy flavours – a real favourite product from Thorntons among chocolate lovers. What’s more, also receive the “Thanks Mum” chocolate heart plaque complete with 6 silky chocolate hearts, and an “I ? Mum” chocolate cups! This moreish set of creamy delights comes presented in a re-usable Spring-styled Thorntons bag, and is guaranteed to be the perfect gift for any special mum!

Let your mum relax on her special day with Thorntons’ finest box of Continental Inspired chocolates, presented in a pretty spring-styled orange heart shaped box. This box handpicks the most delicious chocolates of Thorntons, including milk, white and dark flavours. Let your mum melt away with the silky milk Chocolate Riche, or perhaps the fluffy mousse centred Viennese truffle encased with a luxury crispy sugar coating will be her favourite! Or maybe she will celebrate in style with the white chocolate coated Marc de Champagne milk chocolate centred delight, followed by a refreshing praline fruity milk chocolate orange Seville with dark chocolate decorations!

Other Thorntons’ fruity delights include the dark chocolate Apricot Delice and the whipped zesty Sicilian Lemon Mousse with a white chocolate shell. The aromatic coffee-flavoured Cappuccino; honeycomb Catalana; French Brandy Truffle; white chocolate cased Vanille Truffle with a soft milk chocolate centre; dark chocolate ribboned Turin; milk chocolate Caramelle; favoured praline Diplomat and Alpini AND the dreamy Mousse au Chocolat with milk, white and dark chocolate shavings really make this Thorntons pack “heaven in a box!”

And that was just ONE delicious piece of your Mother’s Day package!
Next, tempt you mum with the professionally iced “Thanks Mum” chocolate plaque. Complemented with 6 smooth and luscious milk chocolate truffle hearts, she will enjoy every little bite, and adore the thoughtful message edible message!

Last, but by no means least, is thoughtful added touch of the “I ? Mum” chocolate cups! Each letter is individually iced to create 5 little cups that ooze taste and sensitivity. Guaranteed to be highly appreciated on your mum’s special day!

All of these exquisitely crafted chocolate bites will be delivered to your mum’s door in a spring-styled and reusable Hessian Thornton’s bag, and for an excellent price tag of just £20.00, there is NO excuse to skip on this Mothers Day Thorntons chocolate hamper gift set!

Local Information for Dulwich

Dulwich is situated in the London Borough of Southwark with parts in the London Borough of Lambeth. Dulwich and East Dulwich cover a fertile valley between hills, Denmark Hill and Dog Kennel Hill to the north, Sydenham Hill and One Tree Hill, Honor Oak, to the south.

A little bit of eerie town gossip for you: in 1803, Samuel Matthews – known as the ‘Dulwich Hermit’ – was murdered in Dulwich Woods.
If you have family visiting be sure to take them to the Dulwich picture gallery, nearby suburb of Crystal Palace and the kids will enjoy running around and playing at Dulwich Park which was opened in 1890. It was formerly farmland and now offers duck and rowing ponds, children’s play area, bowling green, tennis court, bridle path for horse-riding and a cafe.

Perhaps the hottest fashion mobile to date, live a Hollywood DIVA lifestyle with this Samsung S7070 mobile phone at The Carphone Warehouse. Not only is it a fun and sassy little gem that you’ll be glued to all day long, but this Diva is packed with fabulous mobile technology so you really will get the most out of your essential phone. From a tiny and affordable £15 a month exclusive to The Carphone Warehouse, this fashion phone is available on 02, orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone networks.

While you will also be bagging excellent mobile contract deals depending on what network you choose, you will also receive FREE BENEFIT MAKE-UP goodies! But be quick as there are only 10,000 to give away – and like a typical Diva, it won’t hang around for long!

Express some real girl glamour with this Samsung S7070 handset – its ultra attractive 3D quilted panel style shimmers a pearlescent cosmetic essence, which is guaranteed to make a real statement! It’s true that diamonds really are a girl’s best friend, and this touchscreen mobile also features a diamond-shaped home key to inject some real style into your social life!

Ultra sassy and playful, simply tap, touch, swipe and slide the 2.8 inch TFT touchscreen, and be captivated by a beautiful palette of up to 16 million vibrant colours! They’ll jump to life in the palm of your manicured hand! Wherever you are, just pop this cute and fun little gem in your handbag – it even includes a shopping list tool, which is perfect for us shopaholic girlies!

Hang out with your friends and snap those amazing moments in an instant, with your Samsung Diva’s 3.2 megapixel camera and video! It also has fabulous autofocus technology so that no special memory is out of reach. Just pop and tap your Diva and fun times can be kept forever on up to 8GB of memory thanks to an additional mini memory card! You can even edit your media footage on your phone, without your laptop! It couldn’t be simpler!

Flaunt your fun-filled photos on Facebook thanks to the Diva’s GPRS and WAP connectivity – this means that you can connect easily online and share all your pictures and latest goss with your best friends! Even if your contract doesn’t include an internet bundle, you can easily pop the “unlimited data plan” into your shopping basket at The Carphone Warehouse’s checkout!

This chic and cute Diva Samsung latest mobile phone also has a built-in MP3 player, which is fabulous for listening to your favourite tracks on your customised playlist! Fancy a change of song? – Just switch on the integrated stereo FM radio for a brand new fresh set of tunes!

This Samsung DIVA mobile phone with FREE Benefit make up at The Carphone Warehouse really will inject mega fun into your social life, especially with its integrated social networking to make staying in touch easier than ever before! And with a free Benefit make-up goodie bag, what girl can resist?! Certainly not us!

Local Information for Dartford

Travel in your car about 16 miles almost east of London and you’ll hit Dartford, the main town in the borough of Dartford in the shire of Kent. Dartford is located on the River Darent, where the old road from London to Dover (Watling Street, designed by the Romans) used to cross the river: Darent and ford gives you Dartford.

Dartford has a rich cultural and geological history – rich in chalk and flint deposits due to the area being under water up to 100 million years ago. These substances can be seen in the nearby Holy Trinity Church in Tulse Hill, with chalk and flint being used extensively after being mined from the deposits. As the water level dropped, the London clay beds were formed, and these are evidenced at nearby Swanscombe.

About 250 000 years ago the first people arrived in Dartford, and remnants of them can be found in the Swanscombe Man skull at Horniman Museum in south east London. The Stone, Bronze and Iron Age have all left relics at Dartford, and along with Watling Street a Roman villa has also been discovered.

Dartford has connections to many famous people including Mick Jagger and Keith Richards from Rolling Stones. Drive around in your car and see if you can’t spot any places made famous by famous people.

The area west of Dartford is known as Dartford heath, and there is found the Dartford warbler – take some time away and wander around, trying to witness the warbler!

Defy the laws of gravity with this super-fun trampoline at B and Q! Trampolines are great fun for people of all ages, including adults, teens and children, so buy this £149.98 8ft trampoline with cover and enclosure ready for a fun-filled summer! Imagine the fun you and your friends will have bouncing around on this trampoline – not only is it entertaining and safe, but also makes great physical aerobic exercise!

This B&Q 8ft round trampoline is ample of room to bounce around on! Why not come up with games to play whilst jumping around to enhance your enjoyment?! Anyone who has been on a trampoline before will know that it only takes a couple of bounces to full in love with the apparatus!

Get ready to put your balance and endurance to the test on this sizable B&Q trampoline! What’s more, you don’t have to worry about your little ones falling off the edge of the trampoline when bouncing around – simply attach the included net enclosure feature to ensure a fun yet safe experience.

And have you ever thought that trampolining is not only fun, but is also exercise in disguise? This B&Q trampoline will work nearly every muscle to give you a workout that you won’t even realise! What’s more, trampolines have been shown to improve mentality by releasing endorphins, so feel instantly happy from the very first bounce! It’ll also be great news for the parents amongst you – let your children expel some extra energy with this B&Q trampoline!

Buy now and choose to keep it stored away until the weather perks up – it’s fully foldable feature makes it practical and convenient to put away in harsh weather conditions, or in out-of-season months. However, should you choose to keep it folded up outside in your garden, simply pop on the included blue cover to keep it fully protected.

This fun round 8ft trampoline with cover and net enclosure at B&Q is the perfect apparatus for the perfect summer. Combine the fun and games you’ll have on this trampoline with the disguised mental and physical benefits you and your children will be getting, and there’s hardly room for argument!

Local Information for Bermondsey

Bermondsey in located in the Southwark Borough of London and was originally called “Beormund’s Ey”. This is a Saxon name and the Ey means island, indicating that the area was at one point a marshy riverside island. Clunaic monks began to establish the island in 1082 and built the Abby which is now the town square, where they have the local markets which you can visit with mini bus hire.

Bermondsey went through some changes over the years and after the Great Fire of London in 1666 was developed by wealthy elite as a residential garden village. There was a place called Cheery Garden Pier after a pleasure garden was established. When you have mini bus hire, you can take your time and relax in the tranquil surroundings of this area.

The only surviving building from the 17th century is the St. Mary Magdalen church that can be seen when travelling down Bermondsey Street in your mini bus hire. In the 18th century a spring was found and this led to the area becoming a spa, and in the 19th century the town hall was built on Spa Road. This area is now a centre for industry and boasts London Dungeon, the Fashion and Textiles Museum.

Fancy a cosmetic classic twist on your new laptop? This snowy white shaded Sony laptop oozes style and sophistication, and also packs mighty technology into its crisp smooth shell. Experience a seamless dream when navigating your way around this little gem thanks to its sky-high standard technology – and for only £499.99 at Comet.

Sony beautifully bundles its expertise knowledge into this pristine laptop at Comet. Combine the Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor and a solid 3GB of RAM and you already have a powerful little machine to make light of even the most challenging of programmes. The brand new Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System will make your experience of this Sony a breeze – it’s super user-friendly, simple and efficient to use.

A leading label in electricals, this Sony VGNNW20EF/S.CEK laptop packs a mighty 320GB of hard drive storage into its thin body – ample of room to save all your files to. Make use of the 2 media card slots to effortlessly transfer and save all your digital camera images to your classic white Sony, then view and edit them on the sizable 15.5 inch display screen. Sit back and enjoy crisp pictures and action.

Wherever you are, effortlessly hook up to the Internet thanks to the wireless enabled connectivity. Why not take your sleek Sony to your nearest Starbucks café, grab a creamy hot chocolate, relax and cruise through your favourite pages and social networking sites due to a super-fast networking standard. Have face-to-face chats with worldwide friends thanks to the integrated webcam – fabulous to always keep in touch and up-to-date with those special people.

Use your winter white Sony laptop as a mini entertainment system, as it features an optical drive to play and record CDs and DVDs. After a long day’s work, come back home, kick back and be captivated by superb graphics of your favourite all-time film. Not only is this innovative laptop a great entertainment gadget but also is greatly efficient for work purposes – take advantage of the 3 USB ports to multitask your other devices.

This classic white Sony laptop at Comet cheap computer deals really is an attractive piece of equipment – both in terms of its stunning white exterior and its outstanding technology features. For under £500 at Comet, this is a highly recommended product.

Features for the Sony laptop:

Screen size: 15.5 inches
Intel Pentium Dual Core
Memory 3GB
Hard Drive 320 GB
Windows 7 Home Premium

Local Information for Belgravia

Belgravia is located in the central London Borough of Westminster, just to the south west of Buckingham Palace. This farmland became residential after its purchase in 1820 by Lord Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster – the contractor and builder was Thomas Cubitt. The name Belgravia comes from a village on Grosvenor’s Leicestershire estate.

There are many gardens in Belgravia, so why not use your car to drive your family for picnics in one this weekend. Wander past Eaton and Belgravia Squares (but you can’t enter the latter, being key-holder access only, 4.5 acres surrounded by embassies and diplomatic residences), and admire the beautiful white stucco houses – large houses with large gardens in Belgravia are some of the most expensive in the world, with some valued at over £15 million.

It was in the early 1800s, and still is, the most sought-after residential areas in London; many rich and famous people currently live in Belgravia. Famous people such as Margaret Thatcher, Joan Collins, Sarah Brightman, Nigella Lawson and Elle McPherson.

Go celebrity spotting in your car, and see who you can spy. Or, try finding places inhabited by some previous residents: Prime Ministers Stanley Baldwin and Arthur Chamberlain, composers Frederic Chopin and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, actors Dame Edith Evans and Vivien Leigh, authors Ian Lancaster Fleming and Mary Shelley and poet Lord Tennyson.

Looking for a good quality, sturdy thick shed to store all your DIY and garden essentials in? For under £400 at Wickes this heavy-duty single door shiplap shed could be the solution to your problems! This spacious and convenient typical-designed shed is perfect to keep your powertools; outdoor equipment and DIY materials stored out of the way when not in use, and for a great value price tag at Wickes.
This sizable 7ft x 5.2ft x 7.1ft (HWD) wooden shed is not only an ideal size to fit into any standard sized garden, but also is a practical dimension to stow away garden essentials. It is made from fully treated timber to ensure it is durable and resilient to harsh weather conditions, and is sourced from well managed forests with FSC certified wood.

You will also be pleased to know that this heavy-duty single door shed also includes hardware and mineral roof felt to ensure rain doesn’t seep through to ruin your stored items. What’s more, it features a super-thick 12mm timberboard floor – there is no flimsiness in sight with this high-quality made garden shed!

Its sturdiness is further enhanced by the shiplap tongue and grooved edged door – the panels snugly interlock together to make an overlapping joint, which creates an overall stable and strong garden building.

Not only is it durable and long lasting, but also it is also aesthetically pleasing. With its one opening styrene window it can provide an enjoyable view out onto your garden when you’re busy doing DIY work in your Wickes’ shed. Also, the styrene material is a safety asset of the shed, especially if you’ve got children who plan on spending the summer playing catch!

This sturdy single door garden shiplap shed at Wickes really is a great value for money essential; at just £399 be sure to take advantage of it.

Local Information for Beckenham

Beckenham has beautiful areas like Monks Orchard and Eden Park which are well known for their wooded hills and flowing rivers. You can take a slow drive in your car to one of the oldest and most historic buildings, called Beckenham Place. Here you will find an exquisite manor house and park ideal for weddings, conferences, concerts and even golf.

The Theatre Centre in Beckenham is a wonderful place to visit in your car and you can sit back and enjoy a theatre production for a relaxing evening. After that you can take a drive to one of the brilliant pubs or restaurants which will offer you anything from Chinese to Spanish and Indian cuisine.

You can shop till you drop with your car in Beckenham. You should see the Continental Market and spend your time browsing through the wide array of interesting trinkets, crafts and clothing. There are also plenty of arts stores and galleries, as well as fabric stores, jeweler stores, book stores, sports and hobby shops for you to browse through as well.

Incorporate a little sophistication into your living room with this beautifully crafted range of furniture – made from chunky solid oak, not only will this Newton collection create a stylish appearance, but also it provides ample practical storage solutions. At John Lewis matching furniture in chunky solid oak Newton range, choose from the Newton narrow bookcase, corner TV unit, TV unit, CD unit, desk, lamp table with CD storage and coffee table, which are all individually priced and combine to create an overall classic effect.

For £599 at John Lewis, choose this sturdy lightwood classic-styled Newton narrow bookcase to beautifully display all your classics on. Like all the other pieces taken from the Newton range, this bookcase is made from solid oak and veneers to give it an overall chunky and high-quality finish. It has then been coated with a clear durable lacquer, and then hand-waxed to create a smooth and silky finish. It handy 55cm narrow dimension is also great to be able to fit in small spaces.

Its 4 shelves and 2 handy bottom drawers with metal handles create ample storage for books, folders, CDs, DVDs and much more, however should you want a specific CD storage space, opt for the £419 Newton CD unit. Its 5 moulded panel drawers are capable of storing up to 200 CDs and 70 DVDs!

Or why not combine CD storage with an attractive side table? This solid oak and veneered lamp table with 4 deep drawers and steel handles make this £299 exquisite piece of furniture a real beautiful asset any room. Combine it with the rest of the chunky wood Newton range furniture and create a modern and smart appearance.

No living room is complete without a TV, and what better way to display it than on a Newton TV unit for £489. Take advantage of its rear cable access to hide your electrical cables, and also make use of the single shelf and glass sliding doors for a fabulous storage opportunity. However, should you need a corner TV unit table, opt for the £449 corner version, complete with 2 drawers and single shelf. Both are capable of accommodating for a whopping 50 inch television set!

Another superb product from the Newton chunky wooden furniture range is its £589 solid oak and veneered desk, featuring 5 moulded panel drawers to create a productive little workstation. Crack on with work while sitting at this beautiful desk with your laptop, and store all your notes and books in the handy brass handled drawers.

The last of the Newton’s living room furniture range is its £489 chunky wooden coffee table – place it in the centre of your living room with John Lewis armchairs to create the perfect sociable atmosphere. Like all the other Newton high-quality products, this coffee table features 4 shelves and 2 drawers for an overall practical storage solution.

Local Information for Bayswater

The area of Bayswater is a very cosmopolitan area in the City of Westminster in West London. You will find a large variety of cultures such as American, Greek, Arabic and Brazilian among others. This interesting mix affords it the title of “a must see” when visiting London with mini bus hire. This was also home to very famous people in history, such as Peter Pan author, J.M Barrie, Stella McCarthy, Sting and his wife Trudie Styler as well as Winston Churchill and former English cricket captain Mike Atherton.

Bayswater was formed in 1653 after it was established that an excellent source of spring water could be found there. It was originally called Baynard’s Watering. There are some great places of interest when visiting with mini bus hire. You can take a stroll through Whiteley’s Shopping Centre, which was the very first department store in London. It was started in 1863 as a drapery store and was destroyed in a massive fire in 1897.

The Marble Arch is another of the Bayswater attractions and can be viewed easily with mini bus hire to Hyde Park. The arch is located in the Speaker’s Corner of the Park and is made from Carrara marble. This arch is still of great use and importance today as only royalty and the royal artillery troops are allowed to pass through it.

Summer’s just around the corner, so why not make the most of your garden this year? This Glide Master Flymo Hover 380 lawnmower will float seamlessly on a cushion of air, guaranteed for an easy-to-use experience and fabulous all-round results. For just £139.98 at B and Q this really is an essential garden powertool, and what’s more you will receive it by the following day!

Brought to you by the leading brand in garden powertools, this Flymo Glide Master 380 lawnmower is powered by a 1750W motor – a hugely efficient electrical piece with a great performance. It is also extremely diverse due to the 38cm cutting width and 4 different cutting heights, from 12-32mm to suit your individual preferences.

No longer will mowing the lawn be a chore – this electric light lawnmower not only glides effortlessly, but also collects and compacts the grass cuttings into its 35l easy to use container. This Flymo 380 features a unique pop-up grassbox and so when it is (eventually) full simply open and empty it with no mess or fuss! Also make use of the vision window to see when it needs emptying – not that it will do very often!

You will also be pleased to know that this Flymo hover lawnmower has a lengthy cable of 15m, which features an Easi-reel feature for neat and tidy cable storage. What’s more, this 380 Glide Master also has quick fold handles to adjust to perfectly suit your height to give you an even easier experience.

This Glide Master 380 Flymo Hover lawnmower at B+Q next day delivery is everything you need to give your lawn an instant uplift and refreshing appearance. For only £139.98 buy now and you will be guaranteed to receive it by tomorrow thanks to the great B+Q offer!

Local Information for Battersea

Battersea is a beautiful place in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Situated in Battesea is the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home which is a charitable home for unwanted dogs and cats. The home was established in Holloway in 1860 by Mrs Mary Tealby and was then known as Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Dogs. The home moved to Battersea in 1871 and now has a view over the River Thames.

Also situated within Battersea is the famous Battersea Park. It was originally known as Battersea fields and was known to be a place for duelling. In 1829 the Duke of Wellington challenged the Earl of Winchilsea to a duel on the fields over a matter of honour. The Duke intentionally aimed wide and the Earl then wrote a grovelling letter of apology.

In 1951 the park was transformed into the Festival Gardens as part of the Festival of Britain. There was a new water garden and fountain and many new features including the Tree Walk consisting of raised wooden walkways linked together with tree house platforms suspended through the branches of many trees.

Save over £70 on this top offer TomTom XL GPS black sat nav at Currys. Was £199.99, now slashed down to just £129.99, it is the perfectly affordable and handy device to guide you around the whole of Europe! This TomTom XL is guaranteed to put the fun back into exploring the country, without any more fears of getting lost.

The whole of Europe’s map is packed into this lightweight 186g device, and will be clearly displayed thanks to the TomTom XL’s 4.3” LCD touchscreen and excellent integrated graphics. Whether you’re exploring the UK mainland, Ireland or the rest of Europe, navigation is not a challenge for this little gem. The large screen makes a quick glance at your sat nav so easy to see where you are; yet it is compact enough to simply slip into your pocket or handbag when you leave your car!

However, this TomTom XL classic black GPS sat nav system also features voice guidance. This is such a handy feature for when you are trying to concentrate – you don’t have to worry about constantly checking which direction you need to take, just listen to the concise voice instructions for an easy driving experience.

Built with you in mind, this top offer TomTom GPS device at Currys is ultra user-friendly and considerate of every driver’s needs – not only does it feature a whole range of maps plus voice guidance, but its touchscreen makes it so easy to use. Simply tap where you want to go, and you’re off!

It also has a quick recalculation of route feature should you make a mistake! This really is a greatly considerate and essential piece of kit for any driver. However, should you spot a an error on your travels, simply use the TomTom’s Map Save feature to update the route, so that it will remember it for the next time!

Avoid your worst nightmare of getting caught speeding with the TomTom XL’s speed camera warnings. Keep you sat nav system up-to-date and you’ll never get 3 points on your license again! However, this Currys TomTom XL black sat nav GPS system top offer sale deal is not all about driving – there is also an integrated function for walking around towns and streets to aid your guidance, too!

This TomTom XL sat nav really is designed to make your travelling as stress-free as possible. Its easy-to-use touchscreen, sizable dimensions, voice guidance, speed camera warnings, vast range of maps, its stylish appearance and much more makes this a fabulous sale buy of just £129.99!

Local Information for Barnes

In Barnes, the WWT London Wetland Centre, comprising of 40 hectares of artificial waterfalls of the region is a permanent tourist hotspot. Here birds of different species indeed form a sanctuary. The tourist garden and the duck pond, which has been rebuilt after several attempts after it leaked, have also gained in tourist attraction. These sites definitely need you to stop your car while you emerge yourself in the heavenly beauty.

Another important car stop can be the Olympic Studio on the Church Road that has been hosting Britain’s most popular pop and rock bands like Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd. The studio was moved to Barnes from London in 1956. Then comes the Old Sorting Office arts center that hosts a number of theatres and exhibitions.

Add a bit of charm into your garden and please the kids as well with this beautifully crafted and spacious Cubby playhouse at B and Q. For only £329.00 in the fabulous garden range at B+Q, just imagine the fun your little one would have in the summer months with this enchanting playhouse. They really will be in a world of their own!

This Cubby wooden playhouse from the Shire Littlehouses range looks as though it has been taken out of a fairytale, and is available for your own garden. Its softwood wood pine is made from FSC sustainable resources and has been treated with honey brown water-based treatment both inside and out.

It is then finished with 12mm thick shiplap Tongue and Groove interlocking wall and floor cladding to make this wonderful summer playhouse a sturdy one. It is also designed to prolong its durability, withstand unwelcoming weather conditions and climates and create an overall safe fun adventure for your children!

Let them be captivated by its appearance – the cute diamond shaped window featured on the front of the cottage styled door with magnetic catch, combined with the 2 Georgian styled criss-cross effect windows make this an adorable asset to any garden. The windows even open and are styrene glazed to provide a fun yet safe hands-on experience.

Admire the detailed design of this old styled traditional playhouse. The apex styled wavered ridged roof design beautifully holds together the solid sheet roof and also the 18” canopy green felt for excellent shelter.

This old styled traditional wooden playhouse with Georgian cottage features at B+Q really is a fabulous value playhouse. For under £330 it will not only put a smile on those special little people’s faces, but also will be a real attraction for your garden. With ample space inside, there is plenty of room for endless fun in the summer sunshine for your little ones!

Local Information for West Ewell

Banstead is a town in Surrey that borders on Greater London and is located in the Borough of Reigate and Banstead. Banstead is on the North Downs, a ridge of chalk hills stretching from Kent through Surrey to Hampshire for 120 miles. They have been named as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Take your car to see Banstead Downs, located to the north of Banstead, and declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Home to a rare species of butterfly, the Downs are one quarter of the Banstead Commons, and on the Gally Hills (so called because a gallows once stood on the land) can be seen four mounds – burial places dating back to Saxon times.

Although technically a town, it is sometimes referred to as Banstead Village. The old village well dates back to the 1700s, and still has the original mechanism and is almost 300 feet deep. The All Saints church was built around the 1100s, so take your car with your family and see the local sites in and around Banstead, your home town (or village!).

As seen on TV, this Currys clearance HOOVER OPH614-80 Optima 6 Washing machine has had its price tag slashed by £90! Now, just only £279.00 from £369.00, this triple A leading brand washing machine ensures you get superb results and as-good-as-new clothes. It also has a handy 12 washing programmes to choose from to suit every garment’s material and colour.

This outstanding HOOVER washing machine has been awarded a triple A rating due to its spin performance, wash performance and energy efficiency. With a maximum spin speed of 1400 rpm, you can guarantee that those dull garments will come out of its cycle looking fabulously refreshed, and almost dry with just 50% moisture content. What’s more, this Curry’s top offer deal can pack a mighty 6kg of washing into 1 cycle – convenient for a large or busy household.

This AAA rating HOOVER white washing machine is also greatly diverse due to its 12 washing programmes and variable temperatures to choose from. For a cooler and gentler wash for fabrics such as wools and silks, get pristine and efficient results with the wool program. Additionally, a sports wash program provides for washing all those ground-in stains and dirt out from your teen’s sports kit – this HOOVER OPH614-80 certainly will take the worry of potentially ruining an expensive brand kit! The front-loading washing machine does the job perfectly.

For really tough stains, give the clothes a spin on the pre-wash setting first to loosen the dirt for more efficient and cleaner results. Yet for a lighter and more simple challenge, opt for the half load or quickwash program to save the pennies on energy consumption and for a quicker performance. Continue to save money with this HOOVER washing machine’s delay-timer feature, so you can avoid off-peak energy rates by pre-setting the time you want it to start spinning your wash load!

The Currys clearance sale present yet another superb low, low offer without comprising on performance. Save nearly £100 on this leading brand HOOVER washing appliance, and continue to save with it’s A grade in energy efficiency and its money-saving wash programs. For only £279.00, don’t wait around before you bag this bargain. As advertised, it is bound to be a storm!

Local Information for Charing Cross

The area of Charing Cross is in central London and surrounds the railway station. This was originally a hamlet where King Edward I placed a cross in honour of his wife, Eleanor of Castile and it was one of the 12 places her body was taken en route to be buried. When you have mini bus hire you can get to see the wonderful historic sites and attractions of this area.

There are variations as to how the word charing was used in the name Charing Cross, but some believe that it is from the French meaning of “dear Queen”. A more likely interpretation is that it stems from the Old English word “cearring” which means a “bend in the river” and here is the spot where the Thames River makes a drastic 90 degree turn. With mini bus hire you can visit the famous sites like Trafalgar Square which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar.

Mini bus hire in Charing Cross means that you can travel to any part of London to see the great ruins, palaces, memorials and ancient buildings easily. This is considered to be the absolute centre of London, so you will have an equal distance to all the surrounding areas. One of the prettiest nearby areas is Bloomsbury. This is a highly fashionable area and boasts many lovely garden parks and squares. You will see many old academic buildings, churches and museums.

Your mini bus hire in Charing Cross could lead you to the famous neighbourhood of Soho which was known for its film industry and sex shops. Today it is a hive of activity and the entertainment here is some of the best in London.

Summer is just around the corner, and we all know no summer is complete without a barbecue gathering of friends and family to enjoy scrumptious food and sunny weather! Why not be the host with your very own with this Weber Spirit E210 Gas Barbecue and cook up a real storm for everyone to enjoy. One thing is for certain – you will definitely enjoy the special offer price tag of £330 at John Lewis!

This Weber gas barbecue is the quick and easy option for whipping up delicious barbecue goodies – just simply push the Crossover ignition button for an instant flame and start cooking within 10 minutes! This 2 burner Weber BBQ also has porcelain-enamelled flavouriser bars, grills and hoods, which not only helps to regulate the temperature at which your scrumptious foods are cooking at, but also creates that yummy smoky taste to maximum the taste of your food.

This Weber’s barbecue is perfect for entertaining a whole host of people, and with a sizable 3407cm2 cooking surface this is ideal for cooking for more than 8 people. Nobody likes cold food either, so thanks to the Weber’s warming rack and warm-up basket all your BBQ treats will remain piping-hot for ultimate enjoyment.

Further cooking features of this stainless steel Weber Spirit gas barbecue at John Lewis garden appliances include: 3 tool holders, which is ideal for holding all your essential cooking utensils to create perfect; plus 2 condiment baskets for sauces, relishes, salt and pepper to create more flavoursome food. Be sure to check out the included Weber cookbook for more fabulous delight bites to keep your guests happy and entertained!

This Weber barbecue is guaranteed to be a success with all your invitees, and once you’ve finished playing chef for the day, simply wipe down the easy-to-clean and maintain stainless steel exterior and porcelain-enamelled flavouriser bars.

The Weber’s classic styled exterior teamed with its superb cooking features really will make your barbecue the one of the summer – and for only £330 at John Lewis!

Local Information for Anerley

The suburb of Anerley is situated in the London Borough of Bromley and is where Crystal Palace was originally located. This area was an unoccupied area and was eventually developed by a Scotsman. His house, which you can view easily with mini bus hire, was called Annerley, meaning “only” because it was the only house there at the time. This is how the variation of the name was formed.

Anerley at one point had a tramway running through it and in later years a trolley bus route. This passes the grand town hall which you can view with your car. You will get to view the entire area around this town and beyond with ease and comfort. There are some great places to shop as well as eat in this town and the community take pride in their gardens and homes.

With mini bus hire in Anerley you can have the freedom to stay for an entire day and take in the quaint markets and antique stores as well as visit the local pubs and parks, such as Betts Park. You can also stay to witness some wonderful sporting matches between the local teams.

Invest in this half price contemporary styled bathroom and fabulously save your pennies at Wickes! This bestseller Belmar complete bathroom suite oozes modern appeal, featuring angular shapes on the included bath, toilet, basin and tap pack – guaranteed to modernise any bathroom. Finished in a classic white colour, receive a clean and hygienic feel in your new bathroom suite, and for a superb affordable low price tag of just £657.50!

Your Belmar best seller complete bathroom suite at Wickes will include the Belmar bath – an angular and straight designed bath to make the perfect addition to any modern home. This retro classic white bath is made from a strong and durable 5mm thick acrylic and will definitely add a touch of retro charm to your bathroom.

Continuing with the temporary, up-to-date theme of your Wickes bestseller bathroom suite, receive this Belmar toilet finished again with strong angles. Not only will you be saving half of this Belmar’s original price, but continue to save with the toilet’s water saving dual-flush push button cistern. This water-efficient feature really will help you keep down those water bills!

Next up is the Belmar basin, which is in keep with the rest of the modern-styled bathroom features. Beautifully finished with a smooth surface glazing, this pristine white angular basin readily compliments the rest of your great value Bathroom suite at Wickes. As expected from such a superb deal, you will also receive a pedestal for your Belmar basin.

Also included in this super-low price of just £657.50 at Wickes, you will finally receive a Belmar tap pack to fully complete your bathroom suite. The chrome plated Belmar mono basin and bath taps also feature the contemporary angular design and will really put the finishing touches to your new classic styled suite.

Take advantage of this HALF PRICE Belmar modern white bathroom suite complete with bath, toilet, basin and taps at Wickes special offer. For just £657.50, give your bathroom an instantaneous update for fantastic value for money.

Local Information for Addiscombe

Addiscombe is in the London Borough of Croydon and is largely a commuter suburb due to its many train and bus links to Central London, Croydon and Wimbledon.

The house Addiscombe Place was built in 1702 replacing an Elizabethan mansion that stood there at the corner of Outram Road and Mulberry Lane. In 1809 it was sold to the British East India Company which imported tea, coffee, silk, spices and cotton.

As the company kept their own private army, the house became a Military Seminary where officers received training before travelling to India. After the Indian Rebellion (otherwise known as the First War of Indian Independence, or the Indian Mutiny) the company ceased to be in 1857. There are five roads south of the house named after people who were prominent in the suppression of the mutiny – Outram, Havelock, Elgin, Clyde and Canning Roads. Oddly, these people were not actually part of the college run by the British East India Company.

In 1863 the house was demolished, and all that now remains are the buildings on the corner of Clyde and Addiscombe Roads, “Ashleigh” and “India”. The old gym on Havelock Road is now private apartments.

Gather friends and family around this contemporary styled Linden dining table and chairs set, perfect for enjoying a meal together or simply just spending time with each other. This beautifully designed solid oak modern dining table, complete with 4 dark chocolate brown faux leather chairs guarantees to uplift any dining room, and make a real classic statement.

For a one-off special offer at John Lewis, buy this dining room furniture for as little as £399 thanks to the special purchase deal.

This classy styled dining table and chairs set is made from solid and sustainable FSC-certified oak to give it an overall sophisticated appearance. Its elegance is further enhanced by the beautifully flicked out back legs of the chairs. Combine this with the contrast between the dark chocolate coloured faux leather upholstery and the light brown wood and you really do get a beautiful all-round statement piece of furniture.

The dimensions of this chic Linden dining table are presented as L120 x W75 x H80cm, a perfect size to integrate it into any home. However should you need the extra room, the veneered table features a smart extended top – carefully and thoughtfully designed to create a diverse piece of furniture.

Imagine this contemporary styled Linden oak dining table and chairs furniture set beautifully laid out, adorning luxury table linen and finest crockery. It is guaranteed to top off a wonderful meal. However, this Linden dining furniture set will look stunning without tableware – its classic colours and graceful craftsmanship create a real pristine piece.

Don’t hesitate to buy this magnificent contemporary styled Linden oak dining table and chairs furniture set at John Lewis special offer. For under £400, this simple and modern furniture set comes with a great value price tag, and even free delivery as courtesy of John Lewis.

Linden oak dining table and chairs Features:

Dimensions Table: L120 x W75 x H80cm. Chairs each: H95 x W41 x D60cm
Finish Light Wood
FSC certified
Material Oak
Number of seats (approx.) Up to 4 people

Local Information for Acton

Acton is a suburb of London and is located over two boroughs – East Acton is in Hammersmith and Fullham, while the rest and majority of Acton lies in Ealing. Hundreds of years ago there was a road from London and Oxford and along this road were several inns, where weary travellers would rest. Acton also lies on this road, the modern day Uxbridge Road, and some of the inns are still around. The main road between London and Oxford is now the A40 dual carriageway.

Drive down Uxbridge Road in your carand see if you can spot any old inns. Then tour Acton itself in your car and try to find some of the areas made famous by famous people. All members of The Who were born in Acton and all of them with the exception of Keith Moon went to Acton High School. Pete Townsend’s solo album ‘All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes’ contained a track called ‘Stardom in Acton’. The film clip was shot in and around Acton High Street.

For fans of Monty Python, the ‘Bicycle Repair Man’ sketch was filmed on Churchfield Road. The disused Acton Power Station was host to filming for the movies ‘Aliens’ and ‘Batman’. Acton also boasts some beautiful old buildings – why not be a tourist in your own town and visit them in your car. Buildings such as Saint Mary’s Church, located on a site where a church dedicated in her name has stood since the 1100s.