Lacock, National Trust – A delightful quintessential village
Over towards the southwest of England, not far from what the locals call “Baarth”—Bath to a Northerner like me—is the gorgeous village of Lacock. It’s in the county of Wiltshire. The heart of Lacock is home to Lacock Abbey, once a nunnery and later the home to William Henry Fox Talbot. As many readers will…
Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire – The quirkiest garden I have ever visited
We often travel up and down the M6 motorway, the link between the North and South. However, on a recent trip,…
Oslo Court, St John’s Wood, London – Traditional dining in a block of flats! Not what I was expecting.
Lords Cricket ground and the famous Abbey Road studios are located in St Johns Wood, an affluent North London location that…
MODS, Prestwich – Who would have thought that eyewear could be this impressive
One year ago a new retail ‘studio’ opened up on Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester called MODS. The social media, the…
Bhaji Pala, Gatley – Authentic vegan Indian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere
As a child I grew up in South Manchester and often visited the Tatton Cinema in Gatley. Today It has been…
The Spärrows, Manchester – Food and Atmosphere – a well-kept secret
I’ve lived and worked in Manchester all my life. There are those places in any city that you just don’t generally…
The UK General Election 2024 – we’re about to have change!
I’ll remember 2024 with despair! In all my years, I have never been undecided about where I will cast my vote.…
Da Zio Gianni, Celino San Marco – I was not expecting such a great Italian Pizzeria
Celino San Marco is home to the famous DuePalme winery. I don’t know for sure but I would not be surprised…
Villa Neviera, Celino San Marco, Puglia, Italy – A room fit for a King
Lecce could be described as the capital of Puglia in Italy, located in the country’s heel. It’s a busy city with…
Lecce, Puglia, Italy – Baroque architecture, Olive Oil, Wine and Ceramics
Right in the centre, towards the bottom of Italy’s heel, is an area of Puglia rich in vineyards, olive groves, ceramics,…
Le Malve Cave Retreat, Matera, Italy – Luxury and indulgent hotel room in a cave!
Our recent trip to Italy was at the same time that the 2024 G7 summit took place in Borgo Egnazia (Fasano)…
Matera, Italy – An incredibly Sassi city where life has continued since the stone age
Our trip to the heel of Italy took us to the region of Puglia. It’s the area in the heel that…
EcoVia, part of AutoVia, Italian car hire – I was not expecting a car like this
We had booked a break in Puglia, Italy and arranged our car hire via Booking.com The price of the car we…
Things I know to be true – Whitefield Garrick – Sensational performance and script
Tonight’s performance by the cast of the Whitefield Garrick was probably one of the finest theatrical productions I have ever seen.…
Solar Skirt by Titan – Those damn pigeons were driving me crazy
We had solar panels fitted in 2012. Our neighbour, who was two doors away, also had them fitted. Move on to…
