The last outdoor production I watched was As You Like It by The Handlebards, and it was so much fun that outdoor theatre will now forever be on my summer bucket list. This show was set in the gardens of Ordsall Hall, and we really enjoyed the humorous interpretation of this Shakespeare comedy with a … Continue reading Why Outdoor Theatre Should be on Your Summer Bucket List
Last weekend I visited The Woodland Spa in Burnley for the second time, and it was just as dreamy and delightful as the first time we went a few years ago. This award-winning luxury day spa is set in the rolling hills of Lancashire countryside, which is the perfect peaceful spot for a spa with … Continue reading Spa Review: The Woodland Spa
I’ve been aware of Sapporo Teppanyaki in Manchester for over 10 years and have always fancied going, yet shockingly I never have! It’s a stylish Japanese restaurant serving both sushi dishes and “teppanyaki” (food grilled on a large iron griddle) and what’s most interesting about this venue is that guests are seated in tables of … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Sapporo Teppanyaki
On Friday me, my sister and my nephew hopped on the Metrolink into Manchester city centre with no other plan than to just explore the city. I rarely explore Manchester this way; I usually have a specific purpose and direction every time I go, and it was lovely how many new or hidden gems we … Continue reading A Day Exploring Manchester
There’s a first time for everything, and this weekend I had my first ever experience of virtual reality gaming! Escape Reality has had a selection of escape rooms in The Printworks in Manchester for a little while, but they have just added a state of the art VR arcade too, and me and Craig were … Continue reading Virtual Reality Gaming in Manchester
I’m a massive Christmas fan and always looking for magical, festive things to do in December, so I was so excited to be able to preview Dunham Massey’s Christmas Trail. The National Trust property is based in Greater Manchester, and for the second year running they have created an after-dark illuminated experience through their deer … Continue reading Christmas at Dunham Massey
November is such a great time to treat your skin. As the weather turns colder and especially as we start turning up our indoor heating, our skin could really use a bit of TLC. So last weekend I took a trip over to leafy Chorlton and the charming Buddha Beauty salon to enjoy a Winter … Continue reading Buddha Beauty Winter Facial
