Down in south west London sits Putney, a cosy district nestled next to the river Thames. Its high street is bustling with shops and pubs. On this occasion we were headed to the Coppa Club: having recently opened in early November, we were invited to try their menu for lunch and cocktails. The first thing … Read more
Christmas Gift Guides for Grown Ups! At this time of year we are often sent a selection of what’s new in the shops that is perfect for presents at Christmas. We like to put them all together in appropriate lists and today is the turn for gifts for the grown ups! House of Marley … Read more
Christmas Gift Guides for Kids 2021 – I think it’s often difficult to buy for kids of all ages but for different reasons. When they are little, they want everything they see, and the difficulty is deciding which of the many things they want to get them. When they become tweens it is difficult as … Read more
After having an enforced year off in 2020, Rock n’ Roll Panto is back for Christmas 2021 and this year’s offering is Beauty and the Beast. For those not in the know, Rock n’ Roll Panto is an eclectic blend of traditional panto, classic rock and party anthems. You can expect naff jokes, audience participation, … Read more
We are big foodies in this house and I always ask for food or kitchen related gifts for Christmas as those are the things I love. If you have a foodie/kitchen gear junkie to buy for, have a look at our list of suggestions! Sodastream Impress your loved-ones this Christmas with SodaStream, the season’s … Read more
Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall is set to return at full capacity after two years, with nearly 40 shows over 24 days as part of the venue’s 150th anniversary celebrations. New shows for 2021 include an evening with international opera star Jonas Kaufmann, an in-concert screening of movie classic The Muppet Christmas Carol, and … Read more
Christmas at Castle Howard – for us, Christmas would not be Christmas without a trip to Castle Howard! This year’s theme is Narnia and runs from Saturday 13th November 2021 until Monday 3rd January 2022. We were lucky enough to go along to the press launch and I have to say, the decorations are … Read more
New Year’s Eve York 2021. Looking for what to do at New Year in York? Hopefully this New Year’s Eve will be a lot better than the last one, and we can celebrate in style! We will all be very glad to welcome in 2022! Please do contact me if you know of an event … Read more
What better way to spend a damp October evening than at our wonderful York Theatre Royal. There are so many great plays coming soon that I am sure that I will be back again soon. We were greeted with welcome smiles, and it was great to see that both the little café and bar were … Read more
Let Loose is tipped to be one of the best places for believers to experience a magical Christmas this year, this immersive family-oriented experience promises to get you into the Christmas Spirit in style. Wrap up warm for the Christmas Train Ride, a Wonderland of Pine Trees and Glittering Lights, discover Christmas round every corner … Read more