Why Wine is Good

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

Christopher Wren’s Birthday – 20th October

 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

Park Life Prize draw

For the Park Life Treasure Hunt all the clues were given as Haiku’s which led to items within Vauxhall parks. There was also a prize draw for a Haiku collection book by James Bran. The lucky winner was Kate O’Neill. For more information about Haiku, see the guest blog

Elegant poetry, artistry with words, conveys exquisite ideas

Elegant poetry, artistry with words conveys exquisite ideas One of the oldest forms of poetry is the Haiku.  It consists of seventeen syllables arranged in three lines of five, seven and five. Other related Japanese literary forms are Haibun and Tanka.  Haibun is a form that combines Haiku and prose and Tanka is a five … More Elegant poetry, artistry with words, conveys exquisite ideas

Heritage chasers enjoy a shot of fun at the Museum of London

Alcohol Alcohol has been produced the world over for centuries. Wine was made by fermenting fruit, rice and honey since 7000 B.C, as indicated by wine jars from ancient China. In 4000 B.C. ancient Egypt considered beer as one of the foods of life and a dietary staple. In Britain from the 8th century ales, ciders and mead were … More Heritage chasers enjoy a shot of fun at the Museum of London

“Rights and LiberTeas Street Game”

 As part of the Nationwide celebration of Rights and LiberTeas Treasure Hunts in London is organising a politically themed treasure hunt to coincide with the celebration marking the  750 anniversary of the Simon de Montfort Parliament (1265) and the 800 anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta (1215). Tickets are available from http://www.scavengerhunts.london/elected-political-street-game.html and https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-and-liberteas-street-game-tickets-15700313059 for … More “Rights and LiberTeas Street Game”

Celebrate Britains Rights and Liberties on Sunday 14th June 2015.

 As part of the Nationwide celebration of Rights and LiberTeas Treasure Hunts in London is organising a politically themed treasure hunt to coincide with the celebration marking the  750 anniversary of the Simon de Montfort Parliament (1265) and the 800 anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta (1215). Tickets are available from http://www.scavengerhunts.london/elected-political-street-game.html and https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-and-liberteas-street-game-tickets-15700313059 for … More Celebrate Britains Rights and Liberties on Sunday 14th June 2015.

Using Treasure hunts to engage kids with art

Montana Museum of Art & Culture In March the Montana Museum of Art & Culture held a treasure hunt to engage kids with art. Why use a treasure hunt? Museum docents are quoted in Dillon Kato’s report as saying:- “We really want kids and families to engage with the pieces more.” Anne Bertsche “The vision is that families … More Using Treasure hunts to engage kids with art