The Diplomats is a murder mystery by Murder 57 We arrived for the evening event at the Best Western Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa just in time. The drive had been horrendous and we feared we were not going to make it. Having set off from London in sunshine, the weather deteriorated. We were soon … More The Diplomats
The Eaton Square Bar is a stylish bar near to Victoria station. We went there for a delicious meal before attending a Cognac master class. The venue serves a mixture of Mediterranean & European dishes. The expert bartenders demonstrated how to create a range of cocktails. Then we got to have a go at making them … More Cognac tasting in Victoria
The Blackpool Illuminations have been an annual event in Blackpool for over 100 years. These world famous lights stretch for six miles along the promenade, a bit like Christmas lights but in the autumn. Switch on takes place on the Friday night following August Bank Holiday Monday. I’d not been to Blackpool, so visiting the Blackpool … More Light up your life
Survivors Recently I went out to dinner with some old friends. Now in our late forties to early sixties, we’d all met when we joined the National Childbirth Trust in the 1990’s. Over the years we’d supported each other through childbirth, teething, tantrums, first days at school, exams, first days at university, more exams and … More We are survivors
The three transitioning stages of an empty nest There are three transitioning stages involved in moving to an empty nest : Shock Pulling yourself together It’s OK ….and I can make it even better The first stage is the Shock Stage. This happens straight after your kids leave home for the first time. Your life … More Rebuilding your nest after the children have left
A group of us visited the Tank Museum, Bovington, which has over 300 vehicles including the world’s first tank and the infamous Tiger 131. The tank was a British invention that changed warfare for ever when it was introduced in the First World War. Rudyard Kipling visited Bovington in 1923 and, after viewing the damaged tanks that … More The Tank Museum, Bovington
Searcy’s Champagne bar at St. Pancras is famously the longest in Europe. Situated on the Grand Terrace of the Upper Concourse in St Pancras International Station, it has became a must-visit London destination. Enjoy the grandeur and panoramic views of this magnificent station while you sip your drink. For an impressive dining experience, head to The Gilbert Scott via … More Sipping Champagne and dining at St. Pancras
There are a number of phone apps available where you can share your bucket list with other people. Some appear more useful than others. iWish App The iWish app has over twelve hundred bucket list ideas. They are categorised as Travel, Places, Wellness, Sport, Learn, Career, Relationships and Wealth. Each category has suggestions for things … More Bucket list apps
Wondering what to include on your list of adventures? If you need a kick start to begin making your list of adventures, try answering these questions to discover what you are most passionate about. If you had three wishes what would they be? What is your biggest dream in life? What experiences would you like … More Making your list of adventures
Somethings you want to try involve work towards achieving goals. But how do you know you’ll like it? Well, you’ll never know unless you try. So why not start small and commit to trying something for 30 days. One month. And if you don’t like it, you can stop. Start by thinking about something you’ve … More Try it for 30 days