Great Outdoors

British Summer Time Hyde Park 2019 highlights

Barclaycard British Summer Time Hyde Park 2019 is back for its 7thyear for more shows and unforgettable music moments. I haven’t missed a single one and I start looking forward to this festival as soon as the last gig finishes. Call me crazy, but live music in Hyde Park has to be one of the best things in life. What I love about BST is that it is a family-friendly festival filled with lots of…
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Great Indoors

Mill Hill School in NW7 London had an upgrade!

Mill Hill School in NW7 London had an upgrade! Did you know that Mill Hill School has a Sports Centre which is open to the public?  It is a little gem of a centre with great equipment, attentive staff and a large variety of facilities. Check this out. During the summer 2018, the Fitness suite had an upgrade of brand new Startrac equipment introducing a Stairmaster and Leg press, both of which…
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Great Indoors

Dining experience at Prezzo Kensington

I recently had an enjoyable dinner at Italian eatery Prezzo Kensington which is part of a larger chain but is pleasantly independent and located in one of the side streets off Kensington High Street with a cosy yet contemporary decor and nice buzz.  There is the usual Italian fayre you would expect at an Italian – pizza pasta and some mains…
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Great Outdoors

Skylight Rooftop at Tobacco Dock returns for the summer season

I’m looking forward to next week’s seasonal opening launch event of the Skylight Rooftop at Tobacco Dock. Famous for its panoramic and uninterrupted views across the city’s skyline and unique urban lawn games and bar offering, the expansive Skylight Rooftop at Tobacco Dock venue has become one of London’s favourite summer hot spots. On Thursday 2nd May 2019, Skylight will be back for…
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Attractions

Lunching and partying at the Ivy Restaurants in London

I always knew about the Ivy living in Central London and I often walked by this glamorous restaurant but for no reason whatsoever I had never been inside for a meal. That is, until recently, when I was invited to two separate business lunch events which swept my away. Read why in my review.    The Ivy restaurant was first born in 1917 as a cafe’ and with the years become the restaurant…
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Attractions

Lego City Hero Academy at the London Transport Museum

Our team of child reporters Oliver & Leo Bush with Mum Bibi attended the Lego City Hero Academy at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden and sent me this wonderful review that I am happy to share. Check this out.    Today we joined the Lego City Hero Academy at London Transport Museum for a fun and heroic experience.  The speakers were friendly and engaging. Greg Rutherford, an Olympic…
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Attractions

Talking to UB40 Jimmy Brown about his 40-year music career: ‘Reggae chose us more than we chose reggae’  

Who hasn’t danced on a UB40 tune during a hot Summer party filled with reggae music? We all have such memories … even if they are distant ones. To bring them up, I recently had chatted to UB40 historic drummer Jimmy Brown about his 40-year music career. Jimmy is an absolute joy and in this lovely interview he tells me all their plans for the 40th anniversary tour and explains…
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Attractions

Mingling with Rock Royalty: My chat to The Zombies iconic singer Colin Blunstone

I am such a huge fan of The Zombies, a band whose music has spanned over five decades and is still so current. I consider them Rock Royalty along with Slade. That’s why I keep interviewing Colin Blunstone at every opportunity. Ahead of their London gigs next week in London, I have managed to get a few more anecdotes out of Colin, who is one of the nicest guys in the world of rock and roll.
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Great Outdoors

The Royal Windsor Horse Show becomes a family affair 8-12 May 2019

I love Britain in Spring because it hosts so many events where I can show off my posh outfits and hats. I usually go to Ascot Racecourses but this year I particularly look forward to attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May with my uber-talented friend and blogger Vicki of the Honest Mum. The Royal Windsor Horse Show will celebrate its largest ever prize fund making it a record-breaking year…
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Great Indoors

Bread Making Masterclass at Paul Bakery in Covent Garden

Paul Bakery and patisserie is a family run business which started in France and now has shops all around the world. I was invited to a bread making masterclass with a Valentine theme which really appealed to me for a few reasons. Firstly, I always wanted to attend a bread making course but I never got the chance. Secondly, when I was offered the opportunity to attend a masterclass in a…
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