Happy New Year
January 1, 2018
Wishing Everyone a Wonderful 2018 Let The Adventures Begin Happy New Year
Drinks for New Year
December 30, 2017
When inviting friends to see in the new year over a few drinks, what drinks do you serve? Champagne, or other sparkling wine, to toast midnight, obviously. But how about a few other fun tipples. Gin Sloe gin can also be served as a Sloe Gin Fizz Royale – a dash of sloe gin in the bottom … More Drinks for New Year
Boxing Day
December 26, 2017
Boxing Day originated in the United Kingdom and is a holiday celebrated on the day after Christmas Day. It was a custom for people to give “Christmas boxes” to tradespeople after Christmas, thanking them for good service throughout the year. Samuel Pepys‘ mentions donating to his shoemaker’s Christmas box in his diary entry for 19 December 1663. This custom … More Boxing Day
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