I’m well and truly getting my Christmas on, and on Saturday enjoyed my first visit of the year to the Christmas markets in Manchester. It’s always nice to see the festive winter wooden chalets lining Manchester’s streets, and Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a mug of gluhwein and a trip to the Hog Roast. And … Continue reading Christmas feelings
Yesterday I spent the afternoon wandering around Botany Bay, off the M61 near Chorley, where I haven’t been for at least 15 years! With four floors of stalls and shops housed within a renovated mill, it’s quite a unique shopping experience. From the Dickensian style shops selling old fashioned sweets and those unusual food items … Continue reading A nice way to spend an afternoon
On Saturday evening I visited Bury town centre to experience their second annual Light Night. Apparently Light Night is a national programme of events across the UK, and for the cities and towns that hold one, it is a chance for their communities to “experience and celebrate the city at night”, with shops, venues and … Continue reading Light Night: experience and celebrate the city at night
On Saturday I made a trip into Manchester for lunch, shopping and Disney on Ice with my sister. I wore my new quirky squirrel print top with crochet Peter Pan collar –cute! Tunic top (Fashion World), chunky knit granddad cardigan (Bank), ankle boots (Missguided), pocket watch pendant (a gift), hat (Forever21) We had a nice day … Continue reading Autumn outfit: quirky print and chunky knit
I’ve just got back from a week in the pretty seaside town of Swanage, where thankfully we seemed to escape the horrible weather. My time was spent browsing the cute independent shops filled with trinkets, semi precious stones and fossils native to the Jurassic Coast, Chococo the luxurious handmade chocolate shop, the Purbeck deli and … Continue reading Swanage seaside and more monkey fun
2012 is the 100th Birthday of Manchester’s Opera House theatre, and today they were inviting families to celebrate with them. They hosted a free open day, which will form just part of their celebrations in the run up to their actual birthday on Boxing Day, and will also include a gala performance of this year’s … Continue reading Manchester Opera House celebrates its centenary
Today I continued both my exploration of Manchester’s Northern Quarter as well as my new mission to try out the various different tea rooms/cake shops in Manchester with a visit to Sugar Junction. Sugar Junction’s tea rooms proved to be a lovely place for lunch, with vintage-inspired décor, pretty vintage china and fresh home-baked cakes. … Continue reading Lunchtime treats
The second leg of Saturday’s hen party adventure took us to Manchester235 casino and its elegant Linen restaurant. I chose my black and white outfit with an elegant evening in mind, including my new scoop-back extreme peplum top. Skirt from Primark, top from ASOS, ring - Versace from H&M, chain bracelet from Forever 21 Before we … Continue reading Hen party – part 2: casino outfit
Saturday was the hen do of one of my friends and ex-colleagues, and it involved tea, cakes and drinks on a sunny Saturday afternoon, followed by a meal, cocktails and gambling in Manchester 235 casino (plus a learn to play session!) at night. This was my first trip to the whimsical Richmond Tea Rooms in Manchester, … Continue reading Hen party – part 1: the tea party
On Friday me and my dad were lucky enough to get free tickets (applied for through the BBC) to see Craig Charles’ Funk and Soul Show live on the Piazza of Media City, Salford Quays. The show, which also featured live music performed by The Haggis Horns, was broadcast on BBC 6 last night, and … Continue reading Funk and Soul
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