Talk about perfect timing! Amateur wildlife photographers share snaps that didn’t quite go to plan – from a swearing squirrel to a VERY angry emu Wannabe wildlife photographers shared their worst snaps on a Facebook group Includes frog which sat in the way of the lens as snapper tried to capture blue jay Another image … Read more
Kate Middleton has sent personal messages to a number of amateur photographers who shared their images of life during lockdown for her Hold Still campaign. Earlier this month the Duchess of Cambridge, 38, joined forces with the National Portrait Gallery to launch the project, which is designed to capture the ‘spirit, mood, hopes and fears’ … Read more
Fancy a cuppa? Vlogger goes viral with her four-step guide on how to make a red velvet ‘mugcake’ in the microwave in just one minute Amateur bakers from around the globe are sharing their mugcakes on Instagram Many have shared their recipes using the hashtag #redvelvetmugcake One tutorial reveals the cake can be made in … Read more
The Chelsea Flower Show is usually a glamorous event which is watched by millions, with its prizes won by Britain’s best professional horticulturalists. But after the coronavirus lockdown forced the Royal Horticultural Society to cancel the event, the chance for green-fingered fame fell on Britain’s amateur gardeners. Nearly 8,000 people entered the society’s ‘My Chelsea … Read more
Who ate all the pies…? Villagers turn super sleuth amateur detectives to find thief who stole £100 worth of pastries… because police are too busy Shopkeeper Mark Griffiths, 26, was stunned when a thief pinched his delivery Delivery of 70 pies, sausage rolls and pasties were stolen at his post office store in Broughton, Flintshire … Read more
So much for natural talent! Amateur photographers share their worst wildlife snaps – from a blurred bee to an eagle hidden by a lamppost Wannabe wildlife photographers have shared their worst snaps online Examples include a blurred bee in flight and an eagle hidden by a lamppost They have ended up on a Facebook group … Read more
Quarantine cuisine! People show off the VERY creative dishes they’re eating as food supplies run short – including Weetabix with butter and sugar People from around the world are sharing their quarantine meals on Facebook Many revealed they’re experimenting with covering every dish with ketchup Woman from the UK swapped lettuce for ham in her … Read more
Startled food lovers have been left horrified by a rather unappetising array of dishes whisked up by amateur chefs. Members of the British Facebook group Rate My Plate were left astounded by the culinary ‘masterpieces’ being created and served by cooks all over the world. Among the questionable dishes was a lamb liver concoction prepared in … Read more