Traditions and everyday life in United Kingdom

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in United Kingdom. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

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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.

Valentine’s 2021
Everyday life

Valentine’s 2021

Spent my 2021 Valentine’s Day with my fave celebrity and sharing love in lockdown with my loved ones

Shared by Skai Lee
Meal at Zizzis
Activity

Meal at Zizzis

I work in a restaurant called zizzis, i often go there with family/friends for good italian food :)

Shared by HyukaBrooke
Writing in bed
Everyday life

Writing in bed

I sit in bed just before sleeping trying to write a poem and if i cant ill read through my old ones

Shared by Miley_tpwk
Hay festival
Event

Hay festival

it’s a yearly literature festival that is held in my town. It celebrates books and writing culture

Shared by Arwyn Smit
Dog walking
Activity

Dog walking

I take my Miniature Schnauzer ( Stanley) for a daily walk in the countryside which is all around me

Shared by Writer
Beautiful Walks
Activity

Beautiful Walks

Some lovely walks around the reservoir near where I live. And a photo of part of my family in Spain

Shared by JustWrite
Snowy Kirkheaton
Everyday life

Snowy Kirkheaton

Walking around in the snow last month around my local area saw a horse and some sheep hanging out️

Shared by esmerp_o
Museum visit
Place

Museum visit

Being an Archaeologist means I love history and visiting museums is one of the ways I enjoy this.

Shared by Steve.H
My hometown
Place

My hometown

A great place for a walk in the sunshine and to stop by the pub along the river for an ice cream

Shared by James92
Village shop
Place

Village shop

The village shop that i visited regularly whilst growing up, a very special place for my family.

Shared by Midlands Chap
Trying new recipes
Activity

Trying new recipes

Since I am independent at University, I thoroughly enjoy cooking and always trying new recipes!

Shared by HeyLei
We love history!
Activity

We love history!

My country is full of some of the most wonderful castles and historic architecture in the world

Shared by samrichard
Sky! Clouds!
Activity

Sky! Clouds!

I like going on walks/drives on the weekend. The best ones are when the sky looks super cool :)

Shared by hominem
Fun days out/days in
Activity

Fun days out/days in

We have tones of fun with things like activities outside the house as well as inside the house!

Shared by el1is06
Yarn shopping
Activity

Yarn shopping

Me and my mom like to go to craft supplies shops and spend our money on things we do not need

Shared by aliceeee17

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