Bottomless Brunch at the Pitcher and Piano Long brunches on the weekend with friends has to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. It was such a treat to enjoy a tasty Bottomless Brunch at the Pitcher and Piano in Richmond, whilst basking in the last blast of the summer sun on their stylish terrace. What […]
Renaissance – Outdoor theatre performance at Stephens House and Gardens
The world premiere of new comedy starring Haydn Gwynne and James Corrigan After months and months of being starved of going to the theatre, it was with huge delight that I went along to see the outdoor (COVID restriction adhering) performance of the premiere of Renaissance in the beautiful gardens of the Grade ll listed […]
Bringing the outside in with ‘Grow your own’ garnish kits from Bacardi and Floom
How to make an aromatic Grey Goose Vodka Afternoon Spritz cocktail. Since lockdown, like many other people, I have enjoyed taking long walks and embracing home life by finding new hobbies including a bit of baking, gardening, and making cocktails. My old cocktail shaker, which was lurking at the back of the cupboard has found […]
The Hawk’s Nest – Shepherds Bush
Street food and alfresco dining – just what West London has been waiting for Having lived in Shepherds Bush for more years than I care to mention, I was absolutely delighted to discover The Hawk’s Nest, London’s newest outdoor street food dining space which is located off the Goldhawk Road alongside the railway arches in […]
Hotel Indigo Manchester
The perfect staycation in central Manchester For the past couple of years, I’ve been travelling up and down to Manchester delivering or visiting my daughter at the university. Discovering this vibrant Northern city has been a real pleasure and I have come to love the amalgamation of old and new architecture, with clear evidence of […]
Sunborn Hotel London – A Floating Hotel in Docklands
A staycation with a difference in the City Coming out of lockdown I am keen for an adventure again, to go somewhere new and do something different; with travel abroad still posing problems, a staycation is a perfect solution. Docklands is a forever changing landscape, with plenty of places to explore and amazing views along […]
Bush Theatre – August 2020 Reopening
Masterclasses and community engagement at the Bush Theatre. The Bush Theatre opened in 1972 above a pub on the Goldhawk Road, later moving to the old library building on Uxbridge Road. After a year-long £4.3 million renovation by architects Haworth Tompkins, it reopened in March 2017. Now internationally renowned ‘new writing powerhouse whose size belies […]
The Cookaway Recipe Boxes
Chef-led recipes from around the world from The Cookaway. In the light of Covid19 and staying in becoming the new normal, lots of exciting new companies have emerged which are making mealtimes and nights in much more fun. The Cookaway are doing exactly that by providing high-quality recipe boxes delivered to your door which offer […]
National Youth Theatre’s Tiny Dancers
National Youth Theatre’s social inclusion course ‘Playing Up’ present Tiny Dancers by Isley Lynn I have always been a huge fan of the National Youth Theatre and the extraordinary work they do with young people. Their programme Playing Up is no exception, it is one of the few places that offer a free high calibre […]
Taylor’s Chip Dry White Port – Canary Cocktail
The Canary Cocktail with White Port. On a mission since lockdown to try out new cocktails, I have found a fantastic new one to add to my favourites list; a ‘Canary’ made with dry white port. I recently received a bottle of Taylor’s Chip Dry Port so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to try […]