The Big Festival that is being held on the 24th – 26th August at Alex James Farm in the Cotswolds and it looks amazing. Three days of great acts. Paloma Faith, Basement Jaxx, Craig David and so many more.
It’s a great looking festival and there really is something for everyone to do, including the children. There will be an amazing vintage fun fair, a big top for which is perfect for the younger festival goers. Even Peppa Pig and Justin Fletcher are going to be there.
The festival has so much going on. It also has an amazing array of food and drink on offer. I’m not talking about a pint of cider in a plastic cup. There are places where you can sit and sip on a glass of bubbly or enjoy a nice cool gin.
The iconic wine brand, Mateus Rosé are also at the Big Festival. They are celebrating both their Portuguese roots and their musical heritage this summer with three days of Mateus Rosé Acoustic Picnics. The picnics will offer the best of Mediterrean food, the perfect summer wine, all accompanied by some sounds of some of 2018’s stars.
I know it is sounds like somewhere I would like to relax. Soak up the sounds of summer whilst enjoying a chilled glass of wine. It sounds perfect. If you are lucky enough to be going to The Big Festival then I recon it will be worth going along and checking their Acoustic Picnics out.
Here is the best bit, in conjunction with Mateus we have a wonderful giveaway for our readers. Two winners will win a wonderful gift pack. Each gift pack contains a bottle of Mateus Rosé and two glasses. Perfect for the summer days we will hopefully get.
Entry to this fantastic competition is via the Gleam app Below.
Closing date 31st May UK only.
Laying in the garden with a good book to read and something nice to drink.
i love to sit and read in the garden
I like to sunbathe by the sea or in the park with a book and a cold drink
Sharing a chilled bottle of wine with friends and catching up on gossip
A glass of wine in the garden and a good book!
Walking by the sea, stopping off at a beach café for lunch and possibly a paddle!
I love sitting with a G&t in the sunshine!
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Reading a book in the garden
I think it would start off reading a book, or sitting outside, and then be followed by a nap!
in the garden with a good book a good wine in sum good sun or any 2 from 3
I hate being too hot, so relaxing with a cold drink in a cool, shady spot is my idea of heaven in summer
Laying on lounger reading a book with glass of cooled wine in hand
A chilled glass of wine, in the garden, with a good book
On my balcony with a glass of wine in hand!
Sitting in the garden in peace and quiet with a good book x
I love to sit on a sun lounger with a good book and soft music playing
Sunbath in the garden with a good book & a nice chilled glass of white
in the garden
In the garden, deckchair, glass of wine and some music playing! 🙂
I love to look after my garden so if it’s warm and sunny I can’t wait to get out there and plant or weed or just sit and look at the flowers
I like to take a very leisurely bike ride along the river side path and hopefully find a little pub with a garden outside when I get a little tired 😉
In the kids padding pool.
A good book and a glass of wine in the garden.
Sat on the garden swing with a cup of tea and a hobnob
I love throwing on my bikini and paddling in the sea.
Hitting the shops
sitting on a beach with a good book and a picnic
Sitting in the garden watching the bunnies play.
I enjoy sitting in my garden with friends chatting and listening to music.
Sitting in the garden with a glass of rose while the kids play and hubby cooks a BBQ
On a lounger with plenty of sun block, some country music playing in the background and a large glass of Merlot.
I love relaxing in the garden with some nice music, kids playing happily and hubby attending the bbq – bliss!
Watching my husband ruin perfectly good food on the bbq while I sip wine & relax!
A glass of wine in the garden with a good book!
Go down to the beach and have a paddle in the sea, maybe take a book and a picnic too.
A barbecue in the back garden with friends and family with plenty of food and cider and a some good music
Spending time in the garden listening to music
taking a long stroll over the meadows
In the garden with a good book and lovely cool drink!
Laying on my garden hammock reading a good book and a wonderful glass of wine
With my backdoor open into the living room with the sun streaming in with a gentle breeze sitting with my family perfect
Closing the business & heading out to the beach!
lounging in the garden with a nice cool drink to hand
Sitting in the garden listening to the birds 🙂
I must admit a nice cold fruit cider, with friends and family, perhaps a bbq in the garden is what Ilove to do, I do love wine though, just prefer it of an evening
Sitting in the sunshine
Just fall asleep on my chair in the garden with a box of chocs at my side until the cats jump on me for food
I like to lay in the garden with my kindle and a cool drink x
I love to sit in the garden shelling fresh peas – while my husband harvests them from our plants.
A chilled glass of wine in the garden with a good book.
In my garden although I can’t sit still, always weeding / dead-heading etc.
With a nice glass on wine in the garden
A great book, a chilled glass of white wine in my lovely garden
Sitting in the garden, music on in the background. Or having a walk around the local pools.
A iced coffee while sitting on the sofa just chilling
Lounging, drinking wine and enjoying good company
I love to relax out in my garden, under my holly tree on a travelling rug reading a good book with a glass of ice cold cloudy lemonade.
Sitting in the garden with the family and sharing a lovely chilled Mateus Rose with the grown ups.
I love to potter about in the garden deadheading, weeding and enjoying the warm sunshine and i find this relaxing.
sitting down our local common and making daisy chains with my lillie pops
Spending time outdoors. I enjoy a lot of walking.
Lying in a hammock with the radio on
Thankyou very much
an ice cold drink, chilling in the sun x
A lovely long cool iced drink
Lying on a blanket under a tree reading my book!
In the garden with a book and a drink
Sitting on a bench by the river reading my book
Sitting in the garden whilst the kids wreak havoc!
Lounger in the garden with a glass of wine in hand when the BBQ is on and OH joins in on the trampoline with our daughter.
Lying on the sofa ……all the windows open, blowing a breeze – a cold lemonade with a good book and soft music in the background. Simple but perfect.
A glass of wine and a good book
Aaaahhhh, chilled to perfection and enjoyed on the beach in the sun. Bliss
Apart from sitting in the fridge (lol) I like to do a little light gardening, the sit back on the patio with a long cold drink admiring my work!
Sitting in the sunshine in the garden with a good book.
Sitting outside on my decking with a glass of wine, with an ice cube in it to keep it cool 🙂
Nice company and a bbq
sit in the garden with a book
I like to relax on a sunny day with a bbq and a lovely glass of Rose
Sitting on my balcony watching yhe world go by with a nice long, cool glass of Rose’
I like to chill out in the garden with a good book and a Gin & Tonic
Never really been one for sitting around and not doing anything. When I’m at home in summer, I like to go swimming, check out pop-up events and see gigs, when I’m on holiday, I like to go sightseeing and to catch my favourite band. I suppose the best ‘relaxing’ moments of my summer would be on a train, boat or plane, with a book, an iPod and a drink, heading off on my next adventure.
In the shade in the garden with a cold drink and a bowl of iced water to put my feet in as I can’t stand the heat
I love pottering about in my garden
With the weather lately this is going in an ice bucket on the patio with a deck chair and some music.
I like to sit out in the garden with a nice cold drink and watch the kids playing….
laying in the garden reading a magazine
Sitting in my garden reading a book
In the garden with a book and a glass of rose wine!
Just chilling in the garden with my kindle and a sun-shade and enjoy some peace!
In the garden with a good book
I don’t cope well with heat so I sit somewhere in the shade or inside next to a fan with a book or something good to watch and an ice cold drink.
Love a walk, maybe to the pub! then sit and watch the world go by under a Parasol! Bliss!
sunbathe in the garden with a book and a nice cold glass of wine x
I like to sit outside with a glass of coconut water and read a good book 🙂
i love sitting in the garden listening to the birds
In the garden with a good book and a white wine spritzer
Outside our favourite cocktail bar by Bristol Harbourside with my husband and a Zombie ;o)
late nights with the girls in the garden with lots of gin and giggles
I love reading in the garden with a drink.
A nice book and cocktail in the garden
Sitting in the shade in my garden with a nice cool drink and something good to read.
I relax by reading a book in the garden xxxx
sat in the garden with a nice chilled drink
with a book and a glass of wine
sitting in the garden with a nice cold glass of wine! 🙂
For me it has to be reading a book in the garden with a glass of wine.
Tell me what is your favourite way to relax on a warm sunny day.
in our garden, glass of chilled wine, good book and watching my grandsons run round enjoying themselves
I like to sit in the garden reading a book with a cool glass of wine
taking my daft dog for a woodland walk/swim
Slow stroll in the local woods – feels cool and mellow.
Sitting out in the garden with a good book. 🙂
Spot of gardening.
I am not one for sitting around. I struggle to do nothing at all. I like to play with the kids in the garden. Or have a family day out
Sitting in the sun with the radio on watching the grandchildren playing
Having a BBQ
Kicking back in the summer sun in garden
Probably sat in the shade with a book!
Have a refreshing fruit flavoured ice lolly. Rest on a comfortable seat, etc.
not very orginal but on a beach!!!! xx
In the garden, minus the brat with a cold glass of wine.
for me sat in a lovely sunny garden with a cold glass of wine
I love sitting on a lounger, eating an ice-cream while my husband cooks burgers on the BBQ!
Nice cold drink in the garden whilst the kids play
lazing in the garden with a good book and a chilled glass of wine
In the garden, with a glass of wine
A cold drink , swimming is good if not under a tree a picnic with my children
I enjoy drinking a glass of wine whilst my husband works hard at the bbq!
Sitting in the park people watching, thankyou for the competition x
Sitting in the garden,enjoying the sunshine with a nice cool drink!
Sat in the garden with a cocktail and a book
a nice glass of wine and a good book in the garden
My favourite way of relaxing is to Curl up on my squishy chair, hot or cold weather I always put a fleecy blanket on and read a good book with a glass of something nice!
Love the bottle, let alone the wine. Would be beautiful to drink sitting in the garden on a beautiful summer evening
Glass of wine, a good book in the garden
A random book of the every growing book shelf, radio 4 and a G&T
I like to relax by the beach, or anywhere with a good book
Outside in the garden, potting around
A book and a coffee sitting on the communal balcony under the trees!
Fab prize!!
Sitting in the garden with a good book and a cuppa x
Sitting in the garden reading a good book and a nice chilled glass of wine
On a warm sunny day I like to relax by taking a picnic to the local beach
Rose is lovely to drink on a summers evening in the garden.
Good book, glass of wine and kids at their grandparents!
I love to be sitting in the garden with a nice cold drink in my hand and some music playing.
A book and a glass of wine in the garden
A book and a lovely glass of wine with lots of ice, perfect
Sitting in the garden with a glass of chilled wine.
On a warm sunny day I’d probably stay inside and watch some tv with a nice cool drink. I’m not exactly a great sun worshipper!
My favourite way to relax is with a cool drink and good company
I like to relax in the garden with a nice refreshing glass of Rose!
With my friend, chilling in the garden with a little tipple.
Sunbathing on my sun lounger with a nice ice cold refreshing drink
Going to my sons for a BBQ and having a few beers, he’s the chef
My favourite way to relax is to chill in the garden with a glass of wine.
i love to watch the kids play whilst sitting in the garden knitting xx fab giveaway x
Reading a good book in the sun!
As long as it includes a book and wine I don’t really mind what I do!
Outside with a book and a nice cold glass of wine
Chilling on the terrace with a book.
I don’t do well if it’s too hot, so I’ll have a nap, and listen to the birdsong as I fall asleep.
I would sit in the garden and read a book
Walking in sunshine
Walking in sunshine – my favourite way of relaxing
Sit in the shade with a good book
I love bodyboarding – provided the sea is warm enough! If it isn’t then I love a relaxing walk on the beach followed by sitting watching the waves.
I love to relax in the garden with a good book
Reading in the garden. Bliss!
Sitting in the garden, listening to beautiful birdsong and reading a good book.
Reading in the garden with some iced tea
Chilling in the garden with a glass of pimms!
sitting outside with a good book and a glass of chilled wine
A glass of Rose wine in the garden plus a good book
Sitting in a nice centre sunny spot with a good book, a glass of wine would be nice too!
A picnic or a slow walk down by the riverside is ideal.
Sharing a bottle of wine with the girls with the radio on in the background
Relaxing in the garden with a glass of wine
Sitting in the garden reading the papers with a beer or a wine
in the garden with a cuppa before the kids come home from school
Having an hour to sit in the garden with a cool fruit drink and a book
Can’t beat a family bbq in the sunshine. Thanks for the chance to be your lucky winner.
Sitting in the garden on a sunny day drinking chilled wine
In the garden with a glass of wine, strumming my ukulele
Sitting in the garden reading on my kindle 🙂
Walking my two spaniels in the lovely countryside that surrounds me really relaxes me.
glass of wine in garden
I love to sit in the garden relaxing with a good book and a nice cold beer when the sun is shining,if I’m not working that is!
A good book and a cool drink
A day on Beer beach with the kids, swimming and ending the day with fish and chips
I like getting out with my dogs and exploring the shoreline!
Enjoying a delicious ham salad on our paitio with a chilled glass of rose wine. Mateus Rose is our favourite, followed by ice cream.
Relaxing in the garden
On my deck chair in the garden with a really good book, good music and something cold to drink
A bbq in the garden with a nice glass of wine
Hide from my family and having a sneaky nap x
A nice glass of wine in a pub garden
Reading a book in the garden
In the garden with a good book and a glass of something cold. Absolute bliss.
I love to sit in a good pub garden
In my garden with a book and a glass of wine.
sitting in the garden with a book
sit in the garden, with a good book and a cup of coffee
Laid out on the grass in my garden with a book and a lovely glass of wine
relaxed bottle of wine on the garden
Nice Cold drink x
Normally on a nice drive down to the coast…
I chill on the giant beanbag in the garden and eat way to many Magnum ice creams!!
A good book, some music and a few cans of cider in the garden on a sunny day.
I like to sit in the garden with my cats and sometimes a good book
Sit in the garden with the music on, watching my kids play
Usually doing a spot of lawnmowing with the headphones on listening to downloaded comedies.
Love sitting in the garden when its sunny and watching the cats sunbathe – so cute x
Pottering about in the garden – but nothing too strenuous 🙂
Lounging in the garden with a wine and soda in my hand
A nice relaxing stroll at our local country park with my children, feeding the ducks and spotting the wildlife xxx
Relaxing outside in the garden with a cold drink and a good book.
being curled up in the shade with a good book and a cool glass of homemade lemonade
In the summer house with a good book x
Relaxing in the sun with a good book and some wine
Lying on my sun lounger and reading a book with a glass of champers
Sitting on my swing seat in my garden with a good book.
My favourite way to relax on a sunny day is in the garden with a good book and a nicely chilled Rose!
chillig in the back garden
The big festival really sounds like my kind of thing! I didn’t even know about it till now
superb being a 24/7 carer mother and diyer to relax I love to do my gardening living by the sea hearing the waves and breathing in the gorgeous fresh air lovely as is this giveaway
I love just relaxing in the garden with my family.
Chilled out in the garden playing games with my daughter.
Anytime Any where Any place
with a book in the garden – not that I get much of a chance to do it!
A glass of wine or two!
On my balcony with a glass of wine, watching the world pass by 🙂
I love a chilled glass of wine, with a good book, sitting in the garden or countryside – Mateus is a lovely wine