Traditions and everyday life in United Kingdom

Personal keepsakes from members in United Kingdom

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Place

My happy place

Not only is it a beautiful building full of history, a theatre of prestige, but to me it holds the memories of childhood, happiness, family and joy.

Shared by Lonely Letter

Activity

Coffee and cake

Regularly enjoyed with friends. Also a tradition at our monthly book club meeting When meeting with new friends too - a lovely social thing to do

Shared by SASHA 007

Event

Eisteddfod

It’s an annual festival that celebrates music and poetry in Wales. They have competitions for many different categories and it’s great fun to watch!

Shared by p0cketGh0st

Place

a countryside walk :)

there's a really nice walk near an old historic house not too far from where i live, me and my family love to go there all the time in the autumn :)

Shared by ash446

Tradition

Rainy day BBQ

The weather is so unpredictable in the UK we set up our BBQ to cook in the garden and then BBQ in coats and with umbrellas but always we persevere!

Shared by Lauren Louise

Activity

Appreciating the countryside.

I love taking in the beauty of the countryside. It gives me the opportunity to put things into perspective and to help focus on achieving my goals.

Shared by Jguy85

Event

BLM protest in my town!

This was taken by me in June 2020 during a BLM protest in my local town, it was amazing and so many people came! It was very powerful and inspiring.

Shared by rekibeaa

Everyday life

I love my cat

I really love my cat . I got him from my friend when he was 8 weeks old or even younger now he’s one and half and I am really glad for getting him

Shared by Roro99

Activity

Making artwork

I enjoy creating things to express how I feel Here is some examples of things I've created spontaneously. I don't like to be sat around board 😊

Shared by Alomin

Activity

Tea parties are great

England is such a great place for tea parties, a good break to get away from ordinary life. Even if the weather sucks they can always move inside!!

Shared by babette8oatmeal

Place

Stirling

I really love the scenery here especially the hills I think its rlly pretty, theres also some massive houses as well that i wish i could live in :)

Shared by grcae

Activity

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival is the most amazing festival. I have had some of the best times ever here watching amazing musicians with old friends and new.

Shared by Sal C

Tradition

Giving to charities!!

I love giving to charities as much as I can. I also would like to start volunteering more. I like seeing the difference I can make in my community.

Shared by aishant

Place

My favourite holiday

This is my favourite holiday destination. Have been going here since I was a little girl. Have got so many memories and want to make so many more.

Shared by DisneyGirlMinnie

Everyday life

Egypt flag

Egypt's flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and black, with a golden eagle in the centerHonestly didn’t know what to write lol.

Shared by Spacebuns21

Everyday life

Woods i walk in

Love to got walking in the Area of Outstanding Beauty 10 mins from my home! I take my grandson and we normally see the deers that wonder the woods

Shared by FunkyMonkie

Event

Music gigs

On a normal day I love going to gigs whether it’s festivals, arena of small local gigs. My boyfriend is in a rock band love watching him perform.

Shared by Finchybird

Place

Pond garden

It’s a pond garden that is set very close to the town centre yet feel very cut of as it is surrounded by trees. Some times you can see squirrels.

Shared by Am3th3on3

Activity

Board Gaming

If I haven't got plans with friends and family I like to learn and play solo board games. I also like to make personalised playlists for people.

Shared by SapphireBell

Place

Bonfire night

Out with two of my best friends on guy fawkes, such a lush night but the walk home in the countryside with nothing but a flashlight was a terror

Shared by R3DLACE

Everyday life

Kevin The Carrot each Christmas

Every Christmas Aldi makes Kevin the Carrot, you can get books, the plushies and even an advent calendar to count down the days to Christmas! :D

Shared by likeStephen44

Place

Humber Bridge from 30 miles distance

The run from Hull over the Humber Bridge to Barton on Humber is about 3 miles and forms part of the Humber Bridge half-marathon race every June.

Shared by NorViking53

Activity

I play the Chello

This is the instrument I play which is a cello. The cello is the second largest string instrument and was invented in the early 16th century.

Shared by Shadowmusic

Place

My Favourite Bookshop

This is one of my favourite bookshops called Toppings in Bath, where I grew up. I always end up walking away with more books than I intended...

Shared by RosaCarys

Event

Bonfire night Nov 5th

every year on november 5th places up and down the uk will set off fireworks and light bonfires! it’s one of my favourite nights of the year!!

Shared by NOR18

Place

Visiting Centre parcs

Spending time at centre parcs with my family and doing activities there. As well as looking at all the animals and spending time in the nature.

Shared by spacelover

Tradition

Christmas novelty headwear

My friend and I, every Christmas holiday, will go out with reindeer ears on, eat sushi and just develop some photos to put in my homemade album

Shared by missxblue

Place

Beautiful Welsh view

Lovely Welsh weather and beautiful views in Tenby one place to visit. Lots to do with children or solo. Will definitely visit this place again

Shared by KR91

Activity

Emotionally aware but still says ‘I’m fine’ out of habit

Knows exactly what’s going on internally, just not always ready to get into it in the moment. Will circle back later… probably overthinking it

Shared by GlowingMeerkat

Faith

Doing life

I truly enjoy attending weddings and engaging with family, as it gives me the perfect opportunity to catch up on what everyone has been up to.

Shared by Fullest of love