Page 3 - Issue 1 - The Great British Summer

Picnics A picnic is is the perfect way to enjoy food and drink in in a a a a a traditionally British way - in in the countryside on a a a a a a red red checkered blanket Usually packed in in a a a a a a beautiful wicker basket typical picnic food includes pork pies scotch eggs sandwiches fresh salads and of course an an ice cold glass of lemonade to help wash it all down After the the food comes the the games - with rounders football and badminton being the most popular Picnics are definitely a a a a great way to enjoy the British summer! “Summertime in in in Britain to me me me me me means spending time time outdoors after the long winter days ” Carla 32 Pubs and Beer gardens One of the things people really look forward to are the lighter evenings during the the summer as the the sun doesn’t set until late on most nights British people love the feeling of being able to socialise with friends whilst sitting outside and enjoying a a a a a drink at a a a a a local pub or in in a a a beer garden A popular drink enjoyed in the summer is Pimms a colourful gin based cocktail filled to the brim with fruit and mint traditionally enjoyed at events like Wimbledon outdoor festivals and of course at a a a a BBQ - definitely one to try It’s easy to see how much happier people are during the the evenings in in in in the the summertime and walking through streets on a a a hot summer’s evening you can sense the feelings of excitement joy and positive energy that surround us during the summer season