Celebrate International Women’s Day

Take a tour of Evelina’s Georgian London Described as a “landmark in the development of the novel of manners”, Evelina is the first novel written by a self-educated female author of enlightenment, Fanny Burney. It was first published in 1778. Follow Evelina’s journey around the streets of Georgian London while learning more about the themes running through the novel; how women of differing… More Celebrate International Women’s Day

Mommie Dearest from the Golden age of Cinema……

Not a great role model for mothers, the movie “Mommie Dearest” shines the light on Christina Crawford who endured an abusive and traumatic  upbringing of at the hands of her mother…screen queen Joan Crawford. Murder mystery game set in the Golden age of Cinema Another Hollywood mother , or should that be step-mother, who didn’t deserve flowers for… More Mommie Dearest from the Golden age of Cinema……

A murder mystery board game to play with the family.

Love Midsomer Murders? You bet you do….. Love Cluedo? Of course…. Now combine the two and you have the Cluedo Midsomer Murders Edition Board Game ! The body of wealthy businesswoman Elizabeth Jones has been found in Badger’s Drift and the police suspect foul play. Your task is to find out who killed Elizabeth Jones Rumour has it that Elizabeth… More A murder mystery board game to play with the family.

Not an Easter Bunny, but a murder mystery…..

Run Rabbit Run This Easter how about throwing a Murder Mystery Party with a “Bunny” theme? Run Rabbit Run is about a theatre production that has had some bad luck. The DeVere theatre company has returned home to the Good Fortune theatre to start rehearsals for its next production. However, its only the first day of rehearsals… More Not an Easter Bunny, but a murder mystery…..

What is Genervacation?

With student loans and booming house prices some people are finding it pays to go away with mum and dad….especially where their parents continue to foot the bill. This year travel experts are predicting a rise in the number of parents taking their twentysomething children with them when they go on holiday. And the travel industry has come up with a… More What is Genervacation?

National Drink Wine Day

National Drink Wine Day February 18 Wine has played an important role in history, religion and relationships. The United States annually celebrates National Drink Wine Day on 18th February. Research by the University of Alberta in Canada proved that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, offers similar to the benefits of working out. Other studies show… More National Drink Wine Day

Social activities help you live longer

Joining clubs and participating in social activities is as important as fitness The new study shows that future retirees should pay as much attention to keeping active socially as they do to planning their finances and maintaining their physical health. The study showed that taking part in social activities after retirement makes people live longer, as belonging… More Social activities help you live longer