This short story by Sophie Kinsella has a touch of the supernatural about it. The six geese of the title are the ladies attending the exclusive antenatal class. All are high achieving, smart mothers-to-be. Although they are all attending because the class is being led by the legendary Petal Harmon, each woman has already decided exactly what she … More Six Geese a-Laying – Another short Christmas read
Last posting Source: Christmas posting dates 2015: when are the last posting dates for the UK and abroad? – BT UK mail: Saturday, December 19 – 2nd class post and Royal Mail signed for 2nd class post Monday, December 21 – 1st class post and Royal Mail signed for 1st class post Wednesday, December 23 … More Christmas posting dates 2015
‘Party Season’ is here. The party season is upon us with its mix of excitement, stress, tiredness and alcohol. All this can lead to unexpected accidents at Christmas. According to the NHS more than 80,000 people a year need hospital treatment for injuries such as falls, cuts and burns during the festive period. It goes … More Stay Safe during Party Season
This time of year brings to mind those things in life that are most important. It’s a time when we send festive greetings to those who are dear to us. In 1843, Sir John Henry Cole was too busy to write personal holiday greetings, so he hired a London artist, John Calcott Horsley, to design … More Christmas wishes
A Christmas Mystery party for your little ones. The Mystery of the Missing Reindeer is aimed at children aged 5 to 9 years. It gives them the chance to solve a mystery, just like the Scoobey Doo Gang. The children play games and assemble easy craft projects as they try to solve the mystery and rescue … More The Mystery of the Missing Reindeer
A Quick Christmas Read It’s been a while since The Great British Bake Off graced our screens, so if you are feeling in need of a little baking lift, check out this seasonal short story – The Christmas Bake Off. Sabotage at the Cake Contest. This book offers a quick read about the residents … More The Great Christmas Bake Off
It’s Christmas 1979 and School is nearly out…. The year, and the decade, was about to end with a Christmas disco to remember. It was 6pm as the gang assembled in the foyer to check that everything was ready. The first thing they all saw was “The Winter Wonderland” display erected in the school foyer. … More “Who Slayed Santa?”
Oh Christmas Tree A short video of last years Christmas scavenger hunt. For last minute tickets for this years Christmas scavenger hunt – Operation Naughty Or Nice: The Christmas Street Game click link. City Adventurers Please sign up for my newsletter with information for City Adventurers and special offers on events.
Winter Wonderland in Cardiff Cardiff kicks of the Christmas season with its annual Step Into Christmas event. The festive season in the Welsh capital has a host of fun and activities in the city centre. Read more at http://www.cardiffwinterwonderland.com/en/ Edinburgh’s Christmas Edinburgh’s Christmas takes place over multiple sites in the town centre. Winter Wonderland … More Step Into Christmas around the UK
For everyone coming on the (sober) 12 Days Of Christmas Late Night Treasure Hunt at the National Portrait Gallery tonight. 12 Days of Christmas by Jeremy Lion City Adventurers Please sign up for my newsletter with information for City Adventurers and special offers on events. Festive songs courtesy of Youtube. Copyright retained by video producers.