snow globes

Snow globes are often used in film and literature to symbolise childhood and innocence. It is not known when snow globes were invented but they were known in France during the early 19th century. Snow globes appeared at the Paris Universal Expo of 1878, and by 1879 at least five companies were producing snow globes… More snow globes

Safe Drive Stay Alive

The Safe Drive Stay Alive campaign aims to influence behaviour and attitude on the roads, by targeting new and pre-drivers in an emotive and hard-hitting way. This is a road safety campaign partnership that links local councils and their local emergency services. Safiah Ishfaq organised a three day event for Waltham Forest council and invited… More Safe Drive Stay Alive

How to decide which Murder Mystery Event is best for you.

With so many types of murder mystery available, how do you decide which is the best Murder Mystery Event for you? It all depends on your audience. If you are planning a small gathering, there are a number of companies that supply dinner party games for 6 to 20 people. Some are available to download, others are… More How to decide which Murder Mystery Event is best for you.

The first-ever Olympian to be disqualified from a Games for drug abuse.

The Mexico City Olympics in 1968 were the first games to introduce anti-doping laws which resulted in Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall becoming the first-ever Olympian to be disqualified from a Games for drug abuse . A steady hand and nerves of steel are required for competitive pistol shooting. Swedish Modern Pentathlete, Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, achieved this by steadying his nerves with a strong drink.… More The first-ever Olympian to be disqualified from a Games for drug abuse.

Elton John headlines the PEACE ONE DAY Concert

THE PEACE ONE DAY CONCERT CELEBRATED GLOBAL TRUCE 2012 Started 10 years ago, Peace One Day led the initiative to establish the first ever annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence, unanimously adopted by United Nations member states as 21 September – Peace Day. Peace Day actions have been introduced in areas of conflict, most… More Elton John headlines the PEACE ONE DAY Concert