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The Thinking Drinkers are back in London

November 18, 2015

Guides to the legends of Liquor Having seen their show in Edinburgh this summer, I can recommend going to see The Thinking Drinkers.  [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PaaE9cAKWA?feature=player_detailpage]   The show, by award-winning drinks writers Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, is on at The Museum of Comedy on 9-12 december2015 and 17-23 December 2015. Age recommendation: Strictly 18+ as… More The Thinking Drinkers are back in London

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Parliament Week

November 16, 2015

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

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Why Wine is Good

November 9, 2015

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

November 5, 2015

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

Don’t upset the Dead at Halloween.

October 30, 2015

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.

Raymond Aaron presents award to Catherine Skeggs

Catherine Skeggs Given Team Building Coach Award by Raymond Aaron In Toronto

October 29, 2015

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

Punked by the Pumpkin

October 26, 2015

 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