London’s Sweetest Masterclass @ Spun Candy
The phrase ‘like a kid in a candy shop’ exists for a reason. The minute you see, and smell, bubbling sugar and bright colours, your mood lifts. So Belle is…
Belle About Town
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Old Fashioned Fun in Stylish New Surroundings at Old Compton Brasserie
Soho is at the heart of London’s nightlife and good old fashioned drinking dens. Lining the streets are everything from hipster clubs to historic pubs, wine bars nestle comfortably between…
Theatre: Just Judy – A Whirlwind Tour Through Oz Star Judy’s Life
Having heard noise on the theatrical grapevine of an ambitious production about Belle idol Judy Garland, we took a trip out of town to find out more… Writer/director Brad Clapson’s production…
Full Steam Ahead! Why Steam Rallies Are A Great Day Out
Have you ever considered a steam rally for a bit of weekend entertainment? Steam you say, is that with eucalyptus? No! It’s actually a collective of people in a field…
Getting Personal At Gigi’s, Hoxton
I’m not going to lie, as a kid from the suburbs and currently a visitor to my own country (I currently live most of my time in Ohio, USA), I’m…
Review – Afternoon Tea, The Curtain Hotel, Shoreditch
Ah, the quintessential English afternoon tea. I’m not sure whether it’s something to do with getting older, but the thought of whiling away a couple of hours in a classy…
Your Guide to a Getaway In Shakespeare’s Stratford
As we approached the impressive 16th Century manor house that was to be our home for the next two days it was impossible not to smile. Escaping the city for…
The Truth About Travel Insurance
Planning a holiday? Travelling for work? Want a wedding in the sun? Travel insurance is always one of those things we know we need but ever really understand. We only…
July food news with Eat with Ellen
Summer’s here guys. It’s time for paddling pools and pop-ups, barbecues and booze, festivals and fizz and all that jazz. Like most of the people in the UK, the sun…
Summer Reading: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
As is normally the case in the summer, requests for book recommendations are all around. This is my answer to all of those that have come my way. This is…
