This year, people around the globe will celebrate World Chocolate Day on 7 July 2025. Humanity has been enjoying chocolate for the past five millennia. It used to be considered such a rare treat it was known as the “food of the gods” by the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs. Nowadays, chocolate is a popular…
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When you think of famous wine regions, your mind might go to Bordeaux, Tuscany, or Napa Valley. However, some incredible vineyards and wineries are much closer to home. While it’s often overlooked, English wine is becoming increasingly popular and regularly wins international awards. According to Wine GB’s…
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Are you planning a city break this summer? With so many destinations to choose from and pros and cons to weigh up, deciding on a location might feel overwhelming. Luckily, Which? recently released the results of a survey where they asked over 1,500 members to rate their experiences of…
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When you’re making large financial decisions, basing them on facts and logic could help you choose the option that’s best suited to your needs. Yet, even when you take this approach, cognitive biases may affect the conclusions you draw. Over the last few months, you’ve read about how past experiences and emotions might affect your financial…
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With so many headlines about tourists taking over popular holiday spots and governments introducing restrictions, such as tourist taxes and bans on new hotels or souvenir shops, you might find it harder than ever to decide where to travel next. Luckily, Europe is filled with amazing places you can visit to get the authentic experience of…
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Going through a divorce can be incredibly emotionally challenging, but it may also represent the beginning of a new phase of your life. When starting a new chapter, it’s important to consider your financial plan, review your goals, and prepare for any challenges you might face in the future. This could be especially true during a divorce as the process…
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Danny has reached an impressive milestone, successfully completing his Level 4 Paraplanning apprenticeship. His apprenticeship incorporated industry exams, so he has also gained his Certificate in Paraplanning and Diploma in Financial Planning. His journey, which began less than two years ago, is a testament to his hard work…
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Our local clients will be very familiar with the enormity of the Lewes Bonfire celebrations. It is such a big part of the town’s tradition and normally we at Herbert Scott are happy to be spectators. This year, however, two of our employees, took two very different roles in the night’s celebrations. Jemma Williams, one…
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Many famous painters have immortalised the incredible landscapes of the places they lived or visited in paintings hanging in museums around the world. Have you ever wanted to step into a painting? These five beautiful locations captured in famous landscape paintings could give you a chance to do just that. 1. ‘The Starry Night’…
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The Rotary Club of Lewes organises an annual Skittles event that has been going on for decades. It takes place at Grange Gardens, Lewes, and runs over five days from Monday to Friday, culminating in Final’s Night on Friday. It is a great community event and 128 local teams took part this year.
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