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Happy 50th Birthday Tom Kerridge!

Happy 50th Birthday to Tom Kerridge - the celebrity chef, restaurateur and author who is known for his love of comfort food!

Tom was born in Salisbury, England on 27th July 1973. After studying hotel management at college, he worked in some of the country's top establishments such as The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in London and Buckland Manor near Broadway.

He then began his own catering business which allowed him to devote himself to creating innovative dishes with traditional British ingredients. This led to the opening of his first restaurant, The Hand & Flowers, in 2012. In that same year he published his first cookbook: Tom’s Table: My Favourite Everyday Recipes. It went on to become a best-seller, cementing Tom’s reputation as one of the UK’s top culinary talents.

This recognition was further cemented when The Hand & Flowers became the first pub to be awarded two Michelin stars in January 2011. This made Tom the only chef outside London to have achieved this feat!

Tom is now known worldwide for his cooking demonstrations and cookbooks, which are enjoyed by people at all levels of expertise. He also runs ten restaurants across England, including his flagship establishment - The Coach - situated on London's Kings Road.

As he celebrates turning 50 years old, we take a moment to reflect on some of Tom’s achievements over the past decade or so: two Michelin stars, six books, a number of television series and he’s even received an MBE from the Queen!

So if you know someone who is turning 50 years old soon, why not treat them to some of Tom Kerridge's amazing recipes? Plus a copy of our 50th Birthday Game, obviously! It'll be sure to impress even the toughest food connoisseur! Happy Birthday Tom - we hope your celebrations are as tasty as your food!

All the best for your 50th birthday Tom!

Happy 50th Birthday Kate Beckinsale!

Today we wish a very Happy 50th Birthday to the incredible Kate Beckinsale! This English actress and model is turning fifty years of age today, but she still looks as young and beautiful as ever.

Kate has made her mark in the entertainment world in many ways since she began her acting career at 17 years old. She is best known for her roles in films such as The Aviator, Pearl Harbour, Underworld franchise, Click and Vacancy. More recently, she starred in 2017's Hollywood blockbuster comedy film Familiar Strangers alongside Emma Thompson. She won Britain's National Movie Award for Best Performance by an Actress for her role in Nothing But The Truth in 2008.

The British star has also appeared on stage and television, including a memorable guest role on the series Absolutely Fabulous. Her many awards include the London Critics' Circle Award for British Actress of the Year and two Saturn Awards for Best Actress.

As Kate celebrates her 50th birthday, fans around the world are sending their best wishes and offering some fantastic 50th birthday gifts! Like our very own 50th Birthday Game perhaps ?

We'd like to wish a very Happy 50th Birthday to Kate Beckinsale! We hope you have an amazing day filled with love and joy! Enjoy this special time in your life and all that comes with it. Keep shining bright, Kate!

Cheers to 50 years! 🎉🥂

Happy 80th Birthday Mick Jagger!

Mick Jagger is celebrating his 80th birthday today and it's impossible to deny that he has led a simply extraordinary life. From humble beginnings in the small town of Dartford, England, Mick has gone on to become one of the most iconic figures in music history - with Rolling Stones frontman, solo musician, record producer and actor all firmly under his belt.

The Stones have been around for many decades now and you can still find Mick burning up the stage every night. His legacy is as impressive as it is undying - something we should all be raising a glass to on this momentous occasion. Even though Mick may not always admit it, we think he deserves some recognition for making it to 80 years of age!

Throughout his long career, Mick has achieved multiple awards and accolades - including a knighthood in 2002 for services to pop music. He was even inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 with the Rolling Stones.

Mick's acting career is not to be forgotten either - he starred in films such as Performance (1968) and Ned Kelly (1970). He also made a handful of appearances on popular TV shows like Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons.

The Rolling Stones remain one of the most successful bands in history having sold more than 200 million records worldwide. All while Mick's solo work was equally distinguished, producing hits like "Just Another Night" (1985) and "God Gave Me Everything" (2001).

At 80 years of age, Mick Jagger is still making waves in the music industry. On his special day, let's salute this rock 'n roll icon and hope he's enjoying our 80th Birthday Game as part of his celebrations!

Happy Birthday Mick! You've earned it!

Happy 40th birthday Helen Skelton!

Helen Skelton, the beloved British television presenter, is celebrating her 40th birthday today! Born on July 19th, 1983 in Penrith, Cumbria, Helen has been making us laugh and smile for decades.

After completing a degree in Sports Science at Leeds University, she made her debut as a BBC newsreader before joining BBC Sport. She was most widely known for co-presenting Blue Peter between 2008 and 2013 and also presented Countryfile from 2009 to 2018. In addition to being an acclaimed TV presenter, Helen has taken part in numerous sporting challenges such as canoeing the Amazon River and cycling 800 miles across Africa.

Helen Skelton's 40th birthday celebration is set to be absolutely amazing and hopefully will include our very own 40th Birthday Game! We wish you a very happy birthday, Helen! Here's to many more decades of success, laughter, and love. 

Happy 60th Birthday Tracy Emin!

Tracey Emin is celebrating her 60th birthday today! That's right, the internationally renowned British artist has now reached the ripe old age of 60. Though some may think this calls for a quiet night in, we say, let’s get the party started! After all, turning 60 isn't something that happens every day. Let's celebrate Tracey's milestone with a bang and make it an unforgettable birthday!

After 60 years of art-making, Tracey Emin is one of the most influential contemporary artists ever. From her controversial pieces such as My Bed to her more recent works like Love Is What You Want, her work continues to provoke conversations about life and culture around the world.

So why not join us in wishing the iconic artist a very happy 60th birthday? Here’s to many more years of creativity and inspiring art! Cheers, Tracey!

Happy Birthday Tracey Emin! We hope you have a great day and get lots of fab 60th birthday gifts (like the 60th Birthday Game!)

May your 60th year be full of joy, love and creative inspiration. Here's to you! 🎉🎁🥂

Happy 40th Birthday Cheryl Cole!

Cheryl Cole is turning the big 4-0 today which seems kind of unbelievable!

From winning Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 to becoming a judge on The X Factor, Cheryl has achieved great success over the last 40 years. She’s sold millions of records worldwide, won several BRIT awards, and even earned herself an MBE for her services to music and charity.

It's hard to believe that she's already hit the milestone of turning 40 years old but it's clear that she hasn't slowed down any. In fact, Cheryl shows no signs of stopping as she consistently puts out new music and makes appearances at various events.

If you want to celebrate with Cheryl on her special day, why not send her one of our unique 40th birthday gifts? Like our ever popular 40th Birthday Game maybe. She'll surely appreciate it! Happy 40th birthday, Cheryl Cole! Here’s to many more years of success and happiness!

Happy 50th Birthday Jamie Redknapp!

As Jamie Redknapp celebrates his 50th birthday today, it's time to celebrate the long and illustrious career of the English football icon. With a glittering playing career that saw him rack up 17 major trophies with Liverpool FC, Tottenham Hotspur, and Bournemouth FC, as well as England's national team, you could say that Jamie Redknapp knows a thing or two about winning! He even managed to pick up an MBE on the way too.

But age is no barrier for Jamie - he continues to amaze us in his role as a pundit for Sky Sports' premier football coverage. His unique insight has seen him become one of Britain's most popular pundits - not bad for someone who is now 50 years young!

So what would be the best 50th birthday gift for Jamie Redknapp? Well, you can't go wrong with one of our 50th Birthday Games, sure to add loads of laughs to any 50th birthday celebration.

Happy Birthday Jamie - we can't wait to see you making more magical moments in your next 50 years.

Here's to you and many more happy birthdays!

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