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Your Guide to a Safe Halloween and Bonfire Night

Luke M. Williams

26 Oct 2026

Staying safe on Halloween and Bonfire Night might not be on your mind while the costume group chat is buzzing. Still, these two autumn nights are the kind you’ll talk about for years. There’s the flat that goes all out on decorations and the friends who turn up in matching costumes. Then there’s the cold, […]

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Why Halloween in Edinburgh Feels Different

Luke M. Williams

16 Oct 2026

Halloween in Edinburgh doesn’t feel like a night out. It feels like the city letting you in on a spooky secret it’s kept for centuries. Walking through the misty streets off the Royal Mile, the old stone becomes dewy, and every stairwell holds a piece of history. Edinburgh is regarded as one of Europe’s most […]

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How to Create the Perfect Halloween Treat Bag This Spooky Season

Luke M. Williams

12 Oct 2026

The nights are drawing in, and that midweek study session that used to bask in sunshine is now ending as the light fades. Back at your student accommodation, someone’s busy carving a pumpkin and putting up spooky decorations. Spooky season is here, which means it’s time to make some Halloween treat bags for your pals. […]

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Long Weekends in Britain: Places to Explore This Autumn

Luke M. Williams

24 Sep 2026

If you’ve recently started university, there’s a good chance you’re already making new friends and planning for your first year as a student. One thing many friend groups, new and old, like to do is a long weekend away! Long weekends are a great opportunity to bond and to make those funny memories you’ll be […]

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Father's Day From Afar: Gifts to Get Dad

Luke M. Williams

12 Jun 2026

Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday of June each year, and if you are living in student accommodation, there is a chance you will not be at home to mark it in person. That is more common than you might think. Life at university means big moments sometimes happen while you are in a […]

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The Best Places to Find Discount Easter Eggs in 2026

Luke M. Williams

25 Mar 2026

Easter is a popular time for students, not only because of the time off around the celebrations. Of course, Easter eggs are a core pillar of the spring festivities for many, but they can be expensive these days. Combine this with the impact of ‘shrinkflation’ (the reduction in size while prices increase) seemingly occurring each […]

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A Student Budget Valentine's Day: The Best Ways to Impress in 2026

Luke M. Williams

9 Feb 2026

For many students, Valentine’s Day has a way of making you feel like you need to spend a week’s worth of rent on a single evening. There is pressure that comes with 14th February, a sense that if you aren’t dining under candlelight with a huge bill at the end, you’re doing it wrong. But […]

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5 Pancake Day Recipes with a Twist

Luke M. Williams

8 Feb 2026

Flippin’ heck, it’s that time of year again! Shrove Tuesday, AKA Pancake Day, arrives on Tuesday, 17th February. Stock up on sweet and savoury ingredients, pull out the pots and pans, and bring on the yummiest tradition in the calendar! There is always plenty of fun to be had on Pancake Day, none more so […]

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Chinese New Year Roundup: Traditions, Customs, Food and Facts

Matthew King

5 Feb 2026

If you’re lucky enough to live in a student city which has a Chinatown, you’ll be able to experience and witness some of the amazing traditions associated with this time of year. There is plenty of arts and crafts, great food, dance, and song, and so much more. China has centuries of tradition that has informed […]

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Happy Holidays from Homes for Students

Luke M. Williams

19 Dec 2025

As another year draws to a close, all of us at Homes for Students would like to wish you a very merry festive season. Whether you are heading home to spend time with family or staying cosy in your student accommodation, we hope you enjoy a well-deserved study break and a chance to recharge after […]

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