The annual Hamleys Toy Parade is becoming a new tradition. This year on Sunday 20th November Regent Street will host once again the magical gathering of children’s favourite toy characters coming to life in the streets of London. As well as last year’s favourites including Barbie, Fireman Sam and Optimus Prime, for the first time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, Mr &…
As a girl brought up in the 80s, I am a natural fan of Londoner Paul Young (born in Luton) like all my friends in the same 40+ age group. I still remember when a group of us dressed up with a shiny red body top and neon leg warmers prepared for a dance show at school along the tune Love of the Common People which in 1983 was a big hit. When I recently talked to Paul Young, now 60, he gave me the…
The Star Wars franchise is here to stay. With a schedule of a movie released every year including one out this December, Rogue One – A Star Wars story, fans cannot get enough of opportunities to get closer to their interstellar heroes from the big screen and find out more about characters and the stars behind the films. Now a groundbreaking exhibition STAR WARS Identities: The Exhibition…
London is one of the most legendary cities in the world for being the cradle of some of the greatest musical legends of our times. As a rock chick myself over the years I have discovered many iconic locations and venues. Here is my first guide to London for rock lovers. It’s far from being complete but it’s a good starting point.
1. K West Hotel & Spa
First of all, if you have to…
After meeting the cast of Marvel Universe Live Show a few months ago, we finally attended the premiere of the first UK performance at the O2 Arena last week. Needless to say that the show was spectacular with lots of special effects but more aimed at children than parents. Watch this cute video of the kids where they give their honest opinion on the show.
This is the kids’ hilarious video…
Attending the premiere of Il Barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden has brought back lots of emotional childhood memories. As an Italian, I was brought up with good food and Opera. Undeniably listening to Opera can be quite daunting as a young person but once you get into it around the teenage years, you will love it forever. Now that I am middle aged I find myself even…
This week on Roald Dahl’s Day I took my ten year old son and a friend to see the West End musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for the third time. With so much to do in London I rarely go and see the same show twice and certainly never three times. But this one is everybody’s absolute favourite and we did want to see it one more time before it leaves London early next year.
On one of the last sunny days of Summer getting on my bike from Richmond Park to Notting Hill Carnival made me really appreciate why I love London and Londoners so much.
If you could not attend Notting Hill Carnival this year, you missed out on an absolute corker! Watch my vlog on YouTube to feel the fantastic vibe at the biggest street party in Europe. I hope I could convey the spirit of the…
Normans & Crusaders in The Keep at Arundel Castle 26 – 27 October 2016
Raven Tor Living History Group will be portraying the life and times of the 11th century Norman Period in The Keep at Arundel Castle. With combat, weapons, armour and crafts displays, visitors will be able to see what life was like for those living in a castle following the Battle of Hastings, and the building of the…
The Knights, Squires, Archers and men-at-arms of Raven Tor will meet in tournament over this August weekend. With competitors using a variety of weapons, the free-style fighting of the combatants will be the nearest recreation of tournament combat seen outside of the 15th Century. With a story teller, falconry and archery displays and a tented encampment, there is plenty to see and experience over…
