I've just returned from a mini holiday in Weymouth on the South coast and feel the need to sing its praises and share some photos. Weymouth is a really cute, typically English seaside town. I'm sure in peak season it becomes very touristy, but for us it was really quiet and lovely, and the weather … Continue reading Pretty Weymouth
Today I visited the town of Ramsbottom to visit both the farmers market and also to see the Black Pudding Throwing Championship. Thanks to my parents for clueing me up on this one! This traditional event, which involves aiming black puddings at Yorkshire puddings balanced on high platforms to knock them off, is meant to … Continue reading Markets, trinkets and Northern traditions
Trips to Blackpool generally make me sad, even when I'm with my girlfriends and having a nice time (as was the case the other week). The reason is just that it is such a different place than the one I remember from my childhood. But I did manage to get a couple of pictures from … Continue reading Childhood memories
On Monday I travelled to Liverpool to take part in the “Jacques Townhouse” event – a promotional event for the summer which had run in London before moving up to Liverpool for two weeks. The setting was a large townhouse festively decorated with flowers, bric a brac, parasols, fruit garlands, ornamental bird cages,vintage travel trunks, bunting … Continue reading A whimsical evening at Jacques Townhouse
Recently I have been exploring some of the different things Manchester has to offer. The city centre is amazing, but there are some amazing countryside locations and historical sites close by, which I just never think of visiting. So having checked out a couple I have decided to share the experience. Living very close to … Continue reading Exploring Manchester’s beautiful countryside and heritage
Last Thursday saw me combine two great loves - great food and theatre - at the very classy Opera Night at Rosso Restaurant in Manchester. I've wanted to try out Rosso's Italian cuisine for a while, and a night of opera accompanied by a five course meal was an amazing opportunity to do so. The tickets (at £60) were … Continue reading Opera Night at Rosso – beautiful food and beautiful voices
I cannot allow another moment to pass without putting my love for Next shoes into writing. After searching online all week and trudging round town on Saturday afternoon, I finally found the ideal pair of shoes for Rosso restaurant’s opera night – and (no surprise) they were from Next. Whether you need a stylish pair … Continue reading A lot of love for Next Shoes
It was Fathers’ Day on Sunday, and although my family have never been one to spend lots of money on these occasions, I always like to do something nice thing for my dad (after all, he still checks my tyres and oil!). Knowing that he loves live music and something a bit different, I applied … Continue reading Presents for Dad
I spent last weekend in Cheltenham and the Cotswolds with my other half and wanted to recommend the Hotel du Vin in Cheltenham as a romantic place to stay. We stayed in the Junior Suite, which was a stunning room, with traditional but luxury town-house styling. Features of the room include an enormous bed (really, … Continue reading Luxury in the Cotswolds
I have recently been watching and enjoying Agony & Ecstasy: A Year with English National Ballet on BBC 4 and find it so interesting seeing how a professional dance company operates. I am so inspired by how the professionals put together such a high-standard show in a matter of weeks. This was particularly fascinating to … Continue reading Agony and Ecstasy: English National Ballet….and Am Dram
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