It’s not always possible to know what’s around the corner, but there are ways in which you can prepare yourself financially for any of life’s big events and eventualities. None of us likes to be caught off guard but you can make life easier for yourself when those big life events do happen. It’s always wise to think ahead and have a plan in place for events you can plan for. Not sure where…
I love it when new movies are announced. 2019 looks like it’s going to be another amazing year for the film industry as Missing Link is released around Easter time. From the first trailer that just been revealed it looks like a fun animation with a stellar cast including Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, David Walliams, Timothy Olyphant, Amrita…
For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, a loving family film starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the green villain based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic that makes people think about the real meaning of Christmas. It’s a quirky not over-sentimental Christmas movie that will be watched again and again over the years. The…
Rosalba Costantini and I hit the road again today to meet a raising star in the firmament of contemporary country music, Liv Austen, at the first gig to launch her debut album. So we look back at other interviews with music icons including Paul Young and Zucchero from our latest print magazines. Everyone’s favourite 80’s crooner Paul Young is back on tour this Autumn, performing his debut…
A family can now win and enjoy a different view of Santa and meet him on the River Thames as he’s swapped his sleigh for a boat. Win a family ticket for a Sail with Santa Cruise courtesy of City Cruises.
Santa’s going on the river – yo, ho, ho – and you can go with him. Children will enjoy Santa fun and a present for each and every one, along with a soft drink and a cookie; while adults…
As Christmas draws closer, we all wonder what Santa will be bringing to our kids – I still believe in Santa, so don’t look so surprised! One of my favourite places to purchase all my stuff is eBay because it’s quick to search for the best deals on the mobile phone and these days you can get pretty much everything there at lower prices. I found a recent report by eBay on the 12 Toys of…
Evie’s War is a youth novel by best-selling author and prolific writer Holly Webb (4 October 2018, Scholastic) based on the real-life bombing of Whitby in 1914. It’s a moving story of love, loss and learning to grow up.
Following the success of her previous books, The Princess and the Suffragette and Return to the Secret Garden, Evie’s War helps to mark the 100 year anniversary of the…
This blog on the British school system might be controversial but I speak from personal experience. I have experimented first hand that an outstanding school is often (not always) more interested in academic results at the expense of its students’ wellbeing, not just mental health in broad terms but also physical health. My son went to an outstanding secondary school last year that was all good…
Impressionism is by far my favourite art genre and I already own a considerable amount of books about this fascinating artistic movement. A new book A Year in Impressionism, published in hardback by Prestel in October, is a great addition to my personal library and would make a great gift to any art lover.
A Year in Impressionism is the perfect gift for anyone interested in Impressionism…
I love weddings! I have organised my own one and filmed friends’ celebrations so over the years I gained some experience to the point that I wanted to become a wedding planner. Wedding planning can be as exciting as it is stressful. Knowing your budget from the start and using tricks and tips to stay on budget can make the planning go more smoothly.
There are so many things to consider when…