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
Remember December? When it's grey, windy and depressing outside, I like to remind myself how lovely Winter can be!
I have to admit I had the January blues quite badly this year. I think it was just the contrast between all the exciting activities over Christmas (and in the run-up) and the absence of anything to look forward to as soon as New Year’s Day arrived. Anyway, it seems the best way to get … Continue reading Girlie Things To Cheer Girls Up
I’m a big fan of the theatre and heard on the radio that tourists visiting the theatre are currently making a huge contribution to the British economy, which shows that I am not alone. As much as I love popular modern classics such as Les Miserables (one of the first shows I saw and fell … Continue reading Musical Theatre – my favourite shows from 2010
Bruges is an amazing Autumn/Winter destination, not least because it looks its most magical when it is lit up in the evenings. I recently travelled over there on a mini cruise (overnight ferry there and back and one night in Bruges), and thought that it was the most perfect destination for this time of year. … Continue reading The perfect Autumn mini break in picturesque Bruges
