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…
Tomorrow, the Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey in London. This ceremony will mark the first time in almost 70 years that a British monarch is crowned, since Queen Elizabeth II‘s coronation in 1953. The coronation is an ancient ceremony that features music, prayers, and hymns and culminates with the crowning of the new monarch. In this…
The Great Scotland Yard Hotel, located in London, has launched a Coronation-themed afternoon tea to celebrate the ascension of King Charles III and Her MajestyThe Queen Consort. The sumptuous multi-sensory afternoon tea is available from 1st May for two months, in partnership with the iconic perfumery, Floris London. The afternoon tea takes place in The Parlour, a room that draws on tales of…