Riding High – 8 of the Best Mountain Bike Trails in the UK
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Here in the UK we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to exciting mountain bike trails and there are miles of accessible routes out there that offer something for everyone; from adrenalin-fuelled downhill rides full of technical challenges, to gentle cross-country routes that give you time to take in the scenery, all surrounded by stunning […]
Less Is S’More – Camping Essentials Checklist
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Packing for a camping trip is not easy; if you’re new to camping, trying to work out what to pack can be daunting, and until you’ve done that first trip you won’t know what you’ll need. And even if you’re a seasoned pro, you’re always on a quest to cut out any excess and make […]
LET SLEEPING HORSES LIE – HOW DO HORSES SLEEP?
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Whether you’re a human or an animal, sleep is very important even though the amount needed varies across different species. Sleep is still a bit of a mystery and there are lots of theories about why we need it, including the idea that it saves energy, it helps the brain to refresh and improve cognitive […]
DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY – DEALING WITH SEPARATION ANXIETY IN DOGS
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Our dogs love having us around as much as we like having them around; we go towards the door and they think it’s time for a walk, we walk to the fridge and there they are, waiting to see if we ‘accidentally’ drop a bit of cheese near them, they can be like our little […]
Your Story – Nicola & Family, Wedding Insurance
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Getting married is meant to be one of the happiest days of your life. However, there’s a lot of details to plan and sometimes, unexpectantly it doesn’t go as planned. Here, we caught up with mother of the bride, Nicola, to talk about her experience. As with many mothers of the bride, Nicola has been […]
DON’T GIVE UP ON US BABY – FAMOUS MUSICIANS WHO NEARLY QUIT
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Music is all about timing, and while success depends on talent and determination, there’s also an element of luck and timing involved and often it just doesn’t happen. Behind the rock and roll facade there are plenty of artists who didn’t make it, plenty who came very close to walking away, and even some who […]
Your Story – John & Caravan Insurance
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For some, caravanning holidays are enjoyed from generation to generation. Travelling the breadth of the UK to visit somewhere new each year and seeing how areas change over time. All the while, sharing all the ins and outs of what the next generation needs to know when it comes to towing a caravan so that […]
Your Story – Sam & Bubble and Squeak
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We love catching up with our customers to hear more about their pets, unsurprisingly they always speak so fondly of what they mean to them. In this instance, we caught up with Sam, who is the proud owner of Bubble and Squeak who are female moggies or as she called them ‘my fur babies’, to […]
Calling all pooch owners. WIN a £250 Amazon voucher by telling us about your dog!
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Dogs Behaving Badly At The Insurance Emporium, we are giving you a chance to win £250 worth of Amazon vouchers. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is to submit your full name and email address on our Survey Monkey survey and read and agree to the Dogs Behaving […]
Your Story – Sue & Candy, a Beagle Cross
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Like us, one minute our pets are fit and healthy, the next they could be involved in an accident or become ill and our world is turned upside down. After our customer, Sue’s, dog Candy, a 9-year-old Beagle Cross, became unexpectedly ill she was left anxious and stressed. We recently caught up with her to […]