The book where Indiana Jones meets Miss Marple meets Einstein

Do you ever long for a bit of adventure in your life? Are you looking for somewhere or something to explore? Or maybe you love solving things, such as puzzles and word games, or pulling all the clues together and solving a problem. Well, you are not alone! There are thousands of people just like… More The book where Indiana Jones meets Miss Marple meets Einstein

125th Birthday Celebrations of the Queen of Crime

Agatha Christie Agatha Christie was born on September 15, 1890, in Torquay. She published her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, in 1920. She went on to become one of the most famous writers in history, with mysteries like Murder at the Vicarage, Partners in Crime and Sad Cypress. She sold billions of copies… More 125th Birthday Celebrations of the Queen of Crime

The longest-reigning monarch in British history

Elizabeth II Today the Queen will become the longest ever reigning monarch in British history. She will pass the record set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.  The Telegraph reports that when Queen Victoria became the longest serving monarch, surpassing the record held by her grandfather George III, her subjects marked the occasion with memorabilia. Everything from printed handkerchiefs to… More The longest-reigning monarch in British history

Park Life Prize draw

For the Park Life Treasure Hunt all the clues were given as Haiku’s which led to items within Vauxhall parks. Photos of the day can be seen HERE. There was also a prize draw for a Haiku collection book by James Bran. The lucky winner was Kate O’Neill.     For more information about Haiku, see the guest blog

Rule, Britannia

On September 9 2015, the Queen will pass the record set by Queen Victoria to become the longest ever reigning monarch in British history. Although September 9th 2015 marks a historical landmark for the United Kingdom,  no official celebrations are planned. Instead, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh  will visit Edinburgh, Midlothian and Tweedbank for the Scottish… More Rule, Britannia