Merry Christmas
December 25, 2017
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas
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
Travel Game For The Journey
December 12, 2017
Grab And Go Travel Game – Just the thing for playing on your journey home this holiday season Cluedo There’s a mystery that needs solving, and you’re just the detective to do it on the go with this Grab & Go version of the classic Clue game. The game board has rooms to move in and… More Travel Game For The Journey
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
The Scotland Yard Board Game
December 7, 2017
Notorious criminal Mr X is on the run in Central London. Can Scotland Yard’s finest detectives track him down, or will he escape forever? One player takes on the role of Mr X, whilst other players take on the role of detectives and work as a team to try to find him. Mr X only… More The Scotland Yard Board Game
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
The Toxic Avenger
November 28, 2017
Entering the for a performance of the Toxic Avenger we were struck by how much it reminded us of Urine Town. The grubby sewer set, the smell, the decay. It all added to the feeling that this was a toxic place to be….. Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s 1984 American superhero comedy horror film, this is the musical The… More The Toxic Avenger
Giving history fans a new way to explore top museums and galleries.
November 24, 2017
Treasure Hunts In London offer an unusual way to discover some of London’s top visitor attractions. Become the hero of your own adventure as you search for priceless artifacts and seek answers to clues under the watchful gaze of old masters. Or take a trip outside and discover history on your doorstep. Venture along streets and… More Giving history fans a new way to explore top museums and galleries.
Playing computer games
November 20, 2017
The over 55 age group is the fastest-growing sector on Facebook. And they love playing computer games. Four out of ten women over 55 told a survey by YouGov for Lady Geek that they were gamers. Men over 55 are more likely to enjoy fast-paced action titles. The problem older gamers face is reaction times. Games… More Playing computer games