On Monday 22nd May, two of the most iconic and celebrated rock legends of all time, Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe, took the stage at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, delivering an unforgettable performance to a packed house. The energy in the air was electric as fans eagerly anticipated the arrival of these legendary bands.
Mötley Crüe was first to take the stage. With Vince Neil’s powerful…
Bell-ringing for beginners: or should I say Bell-swinging.
Did you know there’s a book listing every belfry (‘bell tower’) in the world with 3 or more swinging bells and 95% of them are in England? Swingers have the knobs on stalks (‘clappers’, as in, go like the ) inside that clang as the bell goes horizontal. There’s solo and twin bells, but they aren’t…
Becoming more sustainable and in-touch with nature can be nothing if not rewarding, even if it does take a little time to get there. Provided you have ample garden space (or even live semi-rurally), and have a reliable budget to work with, keeping certain animals can be a lovely way to achieve this.
Of course, a basic, hobbyist smallholding should always start small. Keeping hens and roosters can…
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” continues to captivate audiences with its timeless portrayal of the roaring 20s, and Northern Ballet’s production at Sadler’s Wells in Islington, London, brings this modern classic to life on stage. With artistic Director David Nixon CBE’s exquisite choreography, opulent costumes inspired by Chanel, and a captivating…
After my first blog on how to knit, here’s part 2 instructions and a recount of my progress.
Pulling it together
Once I had a few fistfuls of granny squares, the game was to work out how many I really needed to cover my upper body. I found a crusty imperial tape measure that kept crinkling back up, and noted my measurements.
Bloody unsquare. By my reckoning…I had to make 2 pieces of…
Have you heard of the use of motivational posters in classrooms? Inspirational quotes and mantras can do wonders for empowering us. Put up as posters; they catch our attention, remind us of their presence, and remind us of their existence.
There is growing momentum for using motivational posters in the classroom. But what about their effectiveness?
Here are a few facts about why you should use…
Remember there’s no scooters, no balls, no dogs, and no climbing at Kew Gardens, all those things that would normally keep your children amused in a public park. So other that just walk about, (‘bor-ring’) what can kids at Kew Gardens do?
The Children’s Garden by Brentford Gate
The most obvious stop-off, the newly revamped playground, obsured by beech hedges and full of…
On the eve of King Charles’ coronation, in the heart of Soho, The Greek National Tourism Organisation hosted a Royal and Eurovision themed party at Freedom Bar. The event promised an evening of music, live entertainment, Greece – inspired cocktails, and of course, Eurovision tunes, making it an event not to be missed. And, of course, I did not want to skip that for the world.
As guests…
In Mayfair, Bar des Prés is a trendy restaurant located next door to the iconic Tiffany’s shop in London. It offers a unique blend of Parisian and Asian cuisine, specifically sushi fusion with Parisian twists. The restaurant also has a vibrant atmosphere, with sleek interiors and a well-stocked bar that serves a range of cocktails. During my recent visit, I was impressed by the quality of…
While Londoners and tourists were at the pub last night ahead of the King Charles’ coronation, I went to a wedding, to be precise to Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding.Never heard of them?Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is a show that started the genre of ‘interactive theatre’ and has been enjoyed by millions around the world since the 1980s – from Las Vegas to…
