Last week I finally made it down to the Making of Harry Potter – Warner Brothers Studio Tour in Watford. I’ve been a massive Harry Potter fan ever since I read the first book many many years ago. I remember it all, from buying every new book on the day it was released, right up … Continue reading The Making of Harry Potter
I can cross another “to do” off my 30things list - on Saturday we made the most of the unexpected sunshine by doing this Treasure Trail walk in St Annes on the Fylde coast in Lancashire. The walks from Treasure Trails promise to take you around the main areas of a town, showcasing all the highlights and generally providing a … Continue reading Weekend Walking: St Annes Treasure Trail
Today’s post is a bit different, as it’s all about “Hooked on Music” – a set of four online music-based games that have been launched by MOSI (The Museum of Science & Industry) in Manchester. They’re fun, addictive, none of them involve any music trivia (which is great for me as I have none) and … Continue reading Hooked on Music – Play and Help Science!
This weekend I did something a little bit different - Breakout Manchester, a real life escape game based in Manchester city centre. After finally succeeding with challenge 1 (actually finding the place) we were briefed on what the game involves. Don't worry though - this post doesn't contain any spoilers! In teams of 2-5 people you … Continue reading Breakout Manchester
So as promised here is my post all about my trip to Barcelona last week. It really is a fantastic city to visit, and like Nice (another favourite holiday destination of mine) it has everything you could want – beach, weather, shopping, sights, culture, food… the list goes on. We were there for 4 days … Continue reading Travel: Barcelona in Review
This week I celebrated my 30th birthday at Albert's restaurant and bar in Worsley. Everyone I mentioned it to had only good things to say about this place, and I'd already had a good experience at Albert's Didsbury, so I decided it would be a great choice. Albert's Worsley is the third Albert's restaurant to open in Manchester and is located … Continue reading Albert’s Restaurant and Bar
So yesterday was my 30th birthday, and rather than one big 30th party I have been celebrating in different exciting ways that suit all the different sides of my personality. I embraced my childish side with my recent trip to Disneyland Paris.I celebrated silliness and fun with friends at a fab Greek night complete with Greek … Continue reading 30th Birthday Celebrations and Plans
Selfridges have been hosting a series of thought-provoking talks as part of The Beauty Project, and last week I decided to attend The Good, The Bad and the Beautiful – a discussion on the Beauty Industry and the role of beauty in women’s’ lives. The inspirational panel consisted of writer Emma Jane Unsworth (right), fashion … Continue reading The Role of Beauty in Our Lives
This will probably be my last post on my recent Disney trip, but I wanted to share my souvenirs with you. I love Disney merch but I hate having souvenirs with no purpose that just gather dust, so I just treated myself to a few cute items that will most definitely get used! Last time … Continue reading My Disney Souvenirs
On Thursday evening I escaped Manchester's grey skies for an event hosted by South Beach. It was held in Lola's cocktail lounge in the Northern Quarter where the tiki décor was a perfect match for the beach- and swimwear brand. It was (almost) like being on holiday for real. The friendly bartenders instantly made us welcome with their … Continue reading South Beach Hi-Summer Event
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