Want to know more about Parliament and democracy in the UK? Parliament Week is running from 16th to 22nd November 2015. It is coordinated by the House of Commons, with support from the House of Lords. Throughout the way there will be a programme of events and activities aimed at connecting people with Parliament and democracy in the … More Parliament Week
A Christmas scavenger hunt is a fun holiday idea for office parties and family gatherings. Contact us to check out festive availability from Treasure Hunts In London
Adventurers! Adventurers enjoy participating in something themed, challenging and that gives them a sense of achievement. Does this sound like you? Bringing some adventure into our lives is not as hard to achieve as you may imagine. Not all adventures need to be outdoors and a long way from home. Just take a look around … More Are you a City Adventurer?
Wine has been with us for centuries. Wine jars from 7000 B.C from ancient China indicate wine being made by fermenting fruit, rice and honey. In 4000 B.C. ancient Egypt considered beer as one of the foods of life and a dietary staple. 5 scientific reasons why drinking wine is good The Evening Standard also … More Why Wine is Good
Guy Fawkes, from ‘Peeps into the Past’ Born in York to Edward and Edith Fawkes, Guy Fawkes was baptised a Protestant at St Michael le Belfry on the 16th April 1570. His father was a proctor of the ecclesiastical courts and advocate of the consistory court of the Archbishop of York, who died when … More Guy Fawkes
The second book of Terry Pratchett’s “Johnny Maxwell” trilogy, Johnny and the Dead sees twelve-year-old Johnny and his friends battling to try to save the local graveyard. Johnny Maxwell is using a shortcut through the local cemetery to reach his home, when he meets the spirit of Alderman Thomas Bowler. This meeting shows Johnny he has the ability to see … More Don’t upset the Dead at Halloween.
The city is full of stories and puzzles, ready for intrepid adventures to unravel—and with author Catherine Skeggs’ new Book, What Are We Going To Do Next? Social Team Building and Finding Fun for City Adventures, city dwellers can now build social teams that create memories and happiness while seeking the hidden thrills of the … More Catherine Skeggs Given Team Building Coach Award by Raymond Aaron In Toronto
Halloween and pumpkins makes a great mixture for this seasonal cosy mystery book. About Punked by the Pumpkin by Constance Barker: Sweet Home has become inundated with unholy sightings and turned over tombstones in the old cemetery. And if that wasn’t enough, Essie and Hildie aren’t talking to anyone, even Lily. All the seniors seem … More Punked by the Pumpkin
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to consider fancy dress costumes for you and your children. Last Halloween Claudia Winkleman’s daughter was involved in a horrific accident when her witch outfit caught alight. Since then there have been calls for stricter regulations and for costumes to be tested like clothes rather than toys. Despite the … More Halloween Costume Safety Tips
Christopher Wren was born on 20th October 1632 in East Knoyle, Wiltshire. He became a mathematician and scientist but is perhaps best known as an architect. After the Great Fire of London in 1666,Christopher Wren came up with plans to rebuild the city. He designed 51 new city churches, as well as the new St Paul’s Cathedral. … More Christopher Wren’s Birthday – 20th October