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
Of the 350 reported fairy light injuries, most occurred whilst decorating. Injuries include people falling while putting up the lights, children swallowing the bulbs, and people getting electric shocks and burns from faulty lights. Lights can also have fatal consequences with an alarming number of deaths caused by people watering the tree with the lights… More Christmas Trees and Fairy Lights can be fatal.
How about planning a pre-Christmas mystery party for your children? ITM Games have games suitable for teens, as well as children. For Teens try “Who Slayed Santa?” 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… More Christmas Mystery Games
Murder Mystery dinner theatre is an interactive show. The best shows feature professional actors to play the victims and suspects. They are experienced at encouraging audience participation in the production as the murder unfolds. It’s more than just watching a play – it’s like being part of the action! The audience is tasked with determining the method, motivation and… More Fancy a Murder Mystery Show?
A report in todays Mail Online confirms that having too many cooks in the kitchen at once leads tempers to reach boiling point. In a poll, conducted by Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms, respondents said they were annoyed by men attempting to help but ending up making a mess, and by people persistently interfering with the preparations for dinner, including… More Too Many Cooks
On Saturday a group of Adventurers arrived in Brixton. They were on a quest – the “Street Art Treasure Hunt” They unravelled the cryptic clues that led them to art work on display in the streets, including murals, tiled art, statutes and sculptures. Their hunting over, they discussed the answers over a drink. Want to take part in… More Looking for Street art
Street Art can be found in lots of parts of Brixton. Treasure Hunts In London present Street Art Treasure Hunts in Brixton. Tickets are still available for Saturday 17th August from http://treasure-hunts-in-brixton-august-2013-eorg.eventbrite.co.uk/. The hunt involves solving cryptic clues and completing challenges around Brixton as you explore some of the street art found in the area. For additional… More Street Art in Brixton – part two
In July Brixton hosted the 11th Annual Urban Art Fair in Josephine Avenue. The event was organised by PositiveArts.co.uk who arranged for 15 of the UKs top graffiti artists to visit and ran children’s graffiti art workshops with local school children. Art produced on the day included a spray painted tube train, which went on display in Windrush Square shortly afterwards. Photos from… More Street Art in Brixton
Raymond Chandler was born on July 23 in 1888. Raymond Chandler is best known for the character of Philip Marlowe. This tough but extremely ethical “private eye,” was the main character throughout most of his works. Although born in America, Raymond Chandler spent most of his early life in England. After studying in London, he travelled to France… More Birthday of the author of the Philip Marlowe detective stories
As the 100th Tour de France begins, the Guardian newspaper reports Lance Armstrong saying it is impossible to win without doping. The Tour de France has been plagued by suggestions of cheating in the past. And we’re not just talking about taking performance enhancing substances. Riders and spectators were involved in cheating during the 1904 Tour de… More A sport that is ‘impossible’ to win ?