SANTA! I KNOW HIM! That was the one line from the film that I hoped to hear on the stage and I wasn’t disappointed. However, if Buddy the Elf hadn’t said it on the stage at The Lowry, I’m not sure it would’ve made a jot of difference because we had an AMAZING time. …
Do you have a particular skill for baking amazing cakes that everyone wants more of? Perhaps you could utilise your talent and set up your own home baking business. Often the most successful businesses are owned by people who are interested and genuinely enjoy their area of expertise. Home baking businesses often arise when friends …
Robot and I have just returned from seeing The Bear at Waterside, a beautiful little theatre in Sale, Manchester. Based on Raymond Briggs’ book by the same name, Pins & Needles theatre company have created a captivating production which takes the audience on a wonderful journey of friendship. Ever wondered what it would be …
There’s something really special happening at Tatton Park in Cheshire this Christmas. Their 12 Days at Tatton experience is now open and it is phenomenal! There is lots to see and do between now end the end of the year. We went over the weekend to have a look for ourselves. 12 Days of Christmas …
Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas that killed just under 400 people in 2015. As avid campers, we know a thing or two about keeping warm at night, zipped up under canvas. We’re careful, we use layers and hats as a preferable way of keeping warm. We do have a heater for particularly cold nights …
Last week Squidge and I went to his very first theatre performance. Aside from sleeping through Cirque du Soleil at 8 months old he hasn’t ever been to a live show. I figured the afternoon could go one of two ways. Either Squidge would fidget and wriggle, wail and moan throughout, or he would be …
There’s a new kind of activity centre in town and it’s a cut above the rest. An amalgamation of trampolines, assault courses, football skills, climbing and more, KICKair has something to suit all tastes. Trampoline parks seem to have saturated the indoor activity market over the last few years and although they are great fun, …
This evening we were invited along to The Octagon Theatre in Bolton to watch one of the first performances of A Christmas Carol. Octagon is a gorgeous little theatre where the stage is in the centre of the room, with the audience seated on all sides. I’ve never actually been before so I wasn’t sure …
A few days ago we went along to see Dick Whittington at Oldham Coliseum. Did we have a thigh slappingly good time? The Venue The coliseum is easy to find with a satnav and parking is on the adjacent street. There is the added bonus of free parking for three hours on Saturdays and Sundays …
Nowadays, there are more ways than ever to enjoy a trip around the world. From luxury cruises to backpack adventures, it’s never been easier to get yourself abroad, and a lot of people are taking advantage of it. Of course, though, making the most of your vacation isn’t always easy. For a lot of people, …