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Top Tips: Party Season Survival!

Raise your glass! With a few clever pre- and post-party hacks, you can dodge the hangover and dance through December like a pro

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Recipe of the Month: Peppermint Creams

Makes 20 1egg white 250g icing sugar 1⁄2tsp peppermint extract 250g dark chocolate Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until fluffy but not stiff. Sift in half the icing sugar. Gradually mix in the peppermint extract and the remaining icing sugar to form a firm but pliable dough. Divide the mixture into 20 small balls, then flatten them gently with your fingertips into discs. Place the discs on a tray lined with baking parchment. Next, tip the chocolate into a bowl and heat i

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Vacation Time: Finnish Lapland!

The homeland of Christmas

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Italy Golden Visa

Harvey Law Group presents an efficient and accessible European Residency by Investment Program: your ticket to La Dolce Vita Weekends in the Tuscan hills, on the Venetian canals, or visiting Roman ruins can now become a reality for non-EU nationals, thanks to the Italy Golden Visa. Beyond the art, cuisine and lifestyle, Italy is also one of Europe’s most dynamic economies and its residency-by-investment program offers an accessible and family-friendly option for investors loo

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Out & About: What You've Been Up To (December Issue)

Discovery Bay events from the last few months

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Happenings & Events: Stuff To Know in December!

News for December 2025!

Shining Bright: Directing The Spotlight!

A passionate educator, Emma Tielus-Ward leads The Performer’s Studio Theatre Company with heart, imagination and – this month – a festive helping hand. Elizabeth Kerr reports

Ho! Ho! Ho! Chasing The Magic

Can you have too much festive cheer? Andrew Spires looks back on Christmases past, and discovers what really makes the season shine Christmas time, mistletoe and wine, and brandy, and a big turkey, creamed onions, smoked salmon, ham hock, presents for the stockings, presents for the wife and kids, my nieces and nephews on both sides and the door staff. Christmas is all about giving but I’m giving myself a hernia to ensure the big day is a magical success. Not that I mind. I a

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Best Of 2025: Celebrating Good Times!

It’s been a busy, brilliant year in Discovery Bay – one packed with standout events that brought neighbours together for fun, fitness, philanthropy and plenty of cultural exchange. Let’s take a look

Around DB Scavenger Hunt: December!

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At A Glance: Xmas Hall Of Fame!

From festive to frightening: the rise of the Yuletide chest blanket

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Style Guru: Mr Claus' Favourite Things

Jolly, kind and obsessed by gift giving, Santa Claus is one cool dude. Best known for his attention-grabbing red suits and swishy, next-gen sleigh, he’s a confirmed status buyer, into designer labels, home tech and Damien Hirst. Be inspired by his style...

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At The 2025 HLG Kart Race!

Take a look at the results and photos!

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A Little Bit Of Trivia: December Quiz!

How much do you know about the month of December?

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Happenings & Events: Stuff To Know in November!

News for November 2025!

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Fright Files: Must-Read Horror Books!

6 terrifying novels to freak you out

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Bay of Adventure: Making Waves!

There is no shortage of ways to stay active in Discovery Bay and in a place that loves both sport and being by the water, it simply makes sense to combine the two. Mervyn Black outlines how best to take the watersports plunge

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Out & About: What You've Been Up To! (November Issue)

Discovery Bay events from the last few months.

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Forging Bonds Not Battles: Leading From The Heart!

Former French Foreign Legionnaire turned executive coach, Vladimir Bourov is helping Hong Kong’s men reclaim strength through service, community and conscious leadership. Elizabeth Kerr reports