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Brexit – We want to make our own decisions! .. But we can’t even make one!

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 20, 2019

What a farce! The leaders of democracy, respected around the world for our wise, thoughtful and considered thinking. Ha! We are becoming the laughing stock of the world. Having voted Brexit in a referendum, but battling with the conundrum of the result. We want to honour the decision of the electorate, but as our elected…

Hopemill TheatrefiftyfourandcountingOctober 13, 2019

Mame, Hope Mill Theatre – Incredible, Energetic, Funny and above all contagious!

What an amazing show! This wonderful show starring critically acclaimed and two-time Olivier Award-winner Tracie Bennett as Mame (She Loves Me,…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingAugust 18, 2019

Naturally fast food can be healthy from a motorway services

According to the press, we are a very unhealthy nation. BMI values show many Brits being obese, living terribly unhealthy lifestyles…

Child Car SeatsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 15, 2019

Child car seats, UK law, forward or rear-facing? R44 & R129, confused? I offer some clarity for grandparents

As a grandfather I’d like to be able to get involved occasionally collecting my grand daughter from nursery, or take one…

CefalùfiftyfourandcountingAugust 14, 2019

Cefalú, Sicily – One of Italy’s crown jewels

Wherever I go, no matter where I am, I try to understand the character, charm and people of a city, all…

Greater Manchester PolicefiftyfourandcountingAugust 11, 2019

Greater Manchester Mounted Police – Impressive and Neccesary

It’s one of the first things for me that springs to mind when I think of crowd control, Mounted Police. I…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingAugust 11, 2019

When a sample sized paint pot turns out not to be a sample!

We’ve recently been refurbishing our lounge. It was dated and with a growing family, we were ready for a change. 25 years…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingAugust 9, 2019

Granola, Picasso by Spicewayuk – A top deluxe product in its class

I’m definately not a morning person. I sort of slumber out of a deep sleep these days, forcing myself to leave…

Alberi del ParadisofiftyfourandcountingAugust 8, 2019

Alberi del Paradiso, Cefalù – A hidden gem in the crown of Sicily

We were drawn to Sicily for a wedding and took the opportunity to head to Cefalù for a few days break.…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingJuly 28, 2019

Hop-on, hop-off bus, Palermo, Sicily – Fastest way to see the city

In most cities around the world these days you’ll find a “hop-on, hop-off” bus tour that follows a specific route, allowing…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 16, 2019

Trattoria Carppacio, Palmero, Sicily – Great food and value considering its location

5 mins from our hotel we came across a delightful, quaint restaurant located down a side alley. Honestly, I thought the…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 15, 2019

Federico II Central Palace Hotel, Palermo, Sicily – a central location with a minimalist twist

Sicily, it’s a place that is not readily on my radar and a location that makes me think about Mafia, pasta…

BistrofiftyfourandcountingMay 12, 2019

Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!

We were on our way to Gawthorpe Hall and decided to stop for a bite to eat based on local Tripadvisor…

AsianfiftyfourandcountingMay 1, 2019

Grand Pacific, Manchester – An explosion of flavours bound with atmosphere

It’s been a long time since we last visited Grand Pacific located at the top of King Street, Manchester. We had…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 10, 2019

“Rags”, Hope Mill Theatre – A stunning musical that follows in the footsteps of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

What a performance! We visited Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester last week to see an incredible performance of Rags. What a…

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