Merry Christmas
December 25, 2017
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas
Category: Calendar Events – Misc
Pantomime season…oh yes it is!
December 16, 2017
At this time of year a lot of families make their annual trip to a pantomime. This form of family entertainment was developed in England, although it’s origins can be traced back to classical theatre. Performed throughout the United Kingdom during the Christmas and New Year season, the shows tell stories based on well-known fairy tales. … More Pantomime season…oh yes it is!
Exploring Antarctica
December 14, 2017
Antarctica Antarctica is the world’s fifth largest continent covering an area of around 14 million square kilometres that are virtually untouched by humankind. Much of it is blanketed by a vast permanent ice sheet, averaging 2,000 metres in thickness. The South Pole is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth. It is also known as … More Exploring Antarctica
Festive Drinks
December 10, 2017
Eggnog Eggnog is traditionally made with milk or cream, sugar and whipped eggs, and brandy or rum. According to Wikipedia, Eggnog may have developed from the medieval drink made with hot milk and wine or ale called posset. Eggs were added to some posset recipes. The term “eggnog” was first used in 1775, when Maryland clergyman and philologist … More Festive Drinks
Christmas Jumpers at the William Morris Bar & Kitchen
December 4, 2017
We were lucky enough to be invited to “The Christmas Jumper Lunch” at the The William Morris Bar & Kitchen. A fantastic meal and great entertainment from their regular jazz band. We even sung a few festive songs. This year’s raffle of Christmas presents raised £250 for Tommy Anderson’s charity that looks after the local elderly … More Christmas Jumpers at the William Morris Bar & Kitchen
Wondering what to give your true love this Christmas?
November 14, 2017
Knowing what present to buy your loved one can be tough. But do you really want to give them a farm’s worth of livestock and a party load of people? Pity the poor recipient in The Twelve Days of Christmas. This traditional English Christmas carol, first published in England in 1780, tells the story of … More Wondering what to give your true love this Christmas?
Remember, remember the fifth of November…………..
November 5, 2017
Why should we remember the fifth of November? The rhyme which starts “Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot…….” has a variety of endings. All entreat us to remember when there was a failed attempt to blow up parliament. The fifth of November The date is a celebration, going all the way back to the … More Remember, remember the fifth of November…………..
Last of the (summer) Apple Wine
October 15, 2017
It isn’t autumn without the sound of popping…. We’ve just used the Apple Press and Crusher for the last time this year. The final crop of apples have been juiced and are now being made into apple juice and wine. The apple juice is being drunk while the wine is fermenting. The eating apples are in … More Last of the (summer) Apple Wine
It’s time for the annual Halloween Treasure Hunt at the British Museum
October 4, 2017
It’s That Time Again! Between 28th and 31st October 2017 Treasure Hunts In London will be running their annual Trick or Treat Halloween Treasure Hunts around the British Museum. This adventure includes the tricky treasure hunt, based on the specially written Halloween story, followed by a calming cream tea treat. Begin by meeting the Witches and reading … More It’s time for the annual Halloween Treasure Hunt at the British Museum
Experience a fun treasure hunt for grown-ups
September 27, 2017
Who says treasure hunt fun is exclusively for children? This Halloween Adults can experience clue-solving fun and explore the British Museum with Treasure Hunts In London Your mission…… is to explore the museum and find the items hidden in the Halloween story…. Begin by meeting the Witches and reading the Halloween story. Trickier than it … More Experience a fun treasure hunt for grown-ups