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.

1,243 keepsakes from United Kingdom (430 traditions and culture, 813 personal) · page 34 of 42

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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.

I play the cello
Activity

I play the cello

I have played the cello since I was 6 years old and I love it - I want an electric one one day

Shared by mcttmvrdock
Favourite place
Place

Favourite place

One of my favourite places in the whole of the UK. I love the wide open spaces and fresh air.

Shared by LindyD
Singing with my niece
Activity

Singing with my niece

I sing with my niece in a Ladies Barbershop Chorus. We compete annually at a national level.

Shared by Writer
Armstrong Siddeley
Everyday life

Armstrong Siddeley

This was my much loved old car for thirteen years. It was a lot of work to keep it roadworthy.

Shared by Laurence
My Witchy Cat
Everyday life

My Witchy Cat

I love my kitty Raven!!She's my "witch" cat, and brings goodluck as she is the sweetest girl!

Shared by Krybabyx
Eating fulaw
Everyday life

Eating fulaw

I eat hella fulaw everytime we have guests over like today I ate fulaw with pan roast chicken

Shared by maheebs
I love Rowing
Activity

I love Rowing

I have picked up rowing over the past year and have absolutely fallen in love with the sport.

Shared by bookishdot
Circus school
Activity

Circus school

I enjoy learning about, practicing and performing many disciplines of circus arts at school

Shared by Moo238
Playing Guitar
Activity

Playing Guitar

Electric guitar, mostly rock music. Hope to perform gigs in local bars and other occasions.

Shared by RGeri
Walking my dog
Activity

Walking my dog

Walking my dog, keeps me relaxed on a busy day. Usually at night so I can watch the stars.

Shared by Shoobydooby0
Sunday Roast
Tradition

Sunday Roast

Family together every Sunday for a roast dinner!! Usually the same foods across country :)

Shared by Amelia176
Beach trip
Activity

Beach trip

I often go for a drive to the beach with my friends, to go swimming or have a barbecue:)

Shared by G_fflur
Holiday at home
Place

Holiday at home

Going to the caravan park with my friends and family is a fun way to spend a long weekend.

Shared by Jumpyash
Trinket Collecting
Activity

Trinket Collecting

Going to craft markets and coming home with amazing little pieces of art is such a joy :)

Shared by beuraiine
Banana Bread
Activity

Banana Bread

I love baking and I was so happy to introduce my friends to my mum's banana bread recipe.

Shared by lainaniki
Adobo (Filipino dish)
Everyday life

Adobo (Filipino dish)

Adobo is a popular Filipino dish which utilises lots of soy sauce and vinegar. Its great

Shared by Dango.32
The coast
Place

The coast

This is Eastbourne pier and seafront where I love to walk my dogs it’s a beautiful place

Shared by Diddly

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