At some time during our lives most of us have listened to or sung along with “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Its specific origins are not known, but it possibly began as a Twelfth Night memory and forfeit game. The song itself may originally have been a French carol going as far back as the 1700’s.
Recipe of the Month – Simple Healthy Christmas Dinner
IT’S CHRISTMAS!!! You will probably be overwhelmed with a crazy amount of roast dinners and although I have given you some tips on how to stay healthy over the festive period and a few tricks on how to avoid over eating, sometimes you are just stuck with having to eat a lot due to family and friend gatherings, parties, work do’s and so on.
Top Events for all the Family at TLH this Christmas!
This Christmas TLH is your home away from home in Torquay with their wide array of events and entertainment available. Come and spend an unforgettable holiday with our jolly staff and amazing looking hotels that are sure to lift your Christmas spirits. During the week of the 23rd of December we are hosting an impressive amount of quality events for all the family. Continue reading
Muscles of the Month – Hip Flexors
The hip flexors are a group of muscles toward the front of the hip. They help you move, or flex, your leg and knee up towards your body. A hip flexor strain occurs when one or more of the hip flexor muscles becomes stretched or torn.
5 Great Festive Activities in Torquay this Christmas

Great activities in Torquay this Christmas
Christmas is always a busy time as there are so many great activities and festive events in Torquay and the surrounding areas. With lots to choose from, we’ve listed some of the best ones we can find, to really get the festivities started!
What is Twixmas?

Twixmas at TLH
What is Twixmas? Well, you know those twilight days between Christmas and the New Year, when most of us barely make it out of our pyjamas and we eat our own body weight in chocolates and leftovers? That’s Twixmas.
The word itself stems from the old fashioned word ‘betwixt’, meaning between. It can be a peculiar few days, between the 27th and 30th December, when families are often thrown together and the dangerous combination of too much food, drink and boredom can have unpleasant consequences!