Last night I went to see Dirty Dancing, at the Grand Opera House, York. Now, I remember going to see it at the cinema (when it was The Odeon on Blossom Street). I completely fell in love with Patrick Swayze, I mean, how could you not? It’s been many many years since I saw the … Read more
Sumo Flemingate, Pan Asian Restaurant in Beverley – Sumo is a pan Asian restaurant and takeaway in Flemingate, Beverley. It’s tucked away around the corner from the cinema so it could be easy to miss – but it would be a shame if you did. It’s small and intimate inside. There are just four tables, … Read more
Frightwater Valley 2019 – here is the official press release for 2019, but don’t miss my review from a previous year below it! Lightwater Valley is set to be transformed into ‘Frightwater Valley’ as part of its spooky Halloween celebrations (October 26th-31st 2019). The North Yorkshire theme park will be hosting a series of spooktacular … Read more
Hotpoint ULTIMA Dishwasher Review – I have had no end of problems with our old dishwasher so was overjoyed to be able to review this new spangly freestanding white one from Hotpoint. It’s an ULTIMA HFO 3P23 WL for reference. To begin with it has a A++ energy rating, which Mr Wonders was impressed by (it’s … Read more
Estabulo Flemingate Beverley – Brazilian Rodizio Restaurant Review – We recently discovered the pleasures of Flemingate in Beverley after Inflata Nation opened. There are some great shops, a cinema, Inflata Nation of course and some fantastic restaurants. One of these is Estabulo, a Brazilian Rodizio bar and grill. It’s both contemporary in its styling and … Read more
Understanding the accessibility needs of families is critical and can really decide which attractions are worth visiting and which are simply unsuitable. Check out my top 10 accessibility-aware attractions and plan a day trip soon. The Warner Brothers Studio Tour. Harry Potter fans come in so many guises and, happily, the Warner Brothers Studio Tour … Read more
Last night we went to see Madagascar the Musical at Bridlington Spa. It’s on from Monday the 17th to Saturday the 22nd of September. Now, I have to say, we have never been to Bridlington Spa before, so it was really good to go. If you are already familiar with it, feel free to skip straight to … Read more
On Friday I found out that I was a finalist in the Travel category of BiBs – this is the ‘Brilliance in Blogging’ awards run by BritMums. Over 50,000 votes were cast in 11 categories. Each category has 8 finalists and a winner will be announced on the 12th of October. I am over the … Read more
Jorvik Viking Centre York – Review – It’s been many years since I have been to the Jorvik Viking Centre in York. In fact I think it was just after it opened and I went on a school trip. Last year it reopened after a major refit due to the floods of Christmas 2015 (we … Read more
Kilnsey Park Estate in the Yorkshire Dales – We recently visited the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and stayed in Sikes Laithe cottage on the Kilnsey Estate near Kilnsey Crag. While we were there we visited Kilnsey Park itself. There, you can join in the family fishing sessions to catch (and take home to cook) trout. Miss … Read more