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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

Blogger, Photographer, Writer – just a good old honest opinion of restaurants, products, services and life in general

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The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Castle – Magnificent Military Precision Spectacle… Amazing!

EdinburghfiftyfourandcountingAugust 11, 2018

Standing high above the city of Edinburgh is the Castle. As we joined the thousands entering the modern stadium structure, you’re surrounded by high tiered seating on three sides of the parade ground whilst the Castle serves as the backdrop to what is to unfold. We received good advice to dress warm and get a…

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ComedyfiftyfourandcountingAugust 11, 2018

A New Political Comedy Show, The Edinburgh Fringe – A light hearted Debate on Immigration

In the small top floor room of the Beehive Inn a small audience gathered to listen to a light hearted debate…
ComedyfiftyfourandcountingAugust 10, 2018

The Artist, Edinburgh Fringe – Original, Curious, Entertaining and all without a word!

This delightful performance was like watching Mr Bean, a mime artist, slapstick and clowning all rolled into one. The Artist is…
ComedyfiftyfourandcountingAugust 10, 2018

Ashley Blaker Observant Jew, Edinburgh Fringe 2018 – Funny, Insightful and Fun

It was an intimate performance here at the Edinburgh Fringe. Ashley Blaker shares his humorous take on how he became an…
AirlinesfiftyfourandcountingMay 25, 2018

Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece – Where 5 Stars exceed your expectations

I’ve travelled to many places in my lifetime and confess often to feeling slightly underwhelmed. Generally the staff look harassed and…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMay 15, 2018

Manchester House, Spinningfields – Probably the best champagne afternoon tea in Manchester

Manchester is changing. This is a city that has more than character, it is a result of great planning, development and…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingMay 13, 2018

Blackhouse, The Grill on the Alley, Manchester – Like Steaks? You need to try a Tomahawk!

All over the world specialists exist in every field; people who do something so well that they become well known for…
ClothingfiftyfourandcountingMay 1, 2018

Charles Tyrwhitt – Where shirts that fit, are made

Gentlemen, if you’ve not tried a Charles Tyrwhitt shirt I strongly recommend that you try one. This is a company run…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 29, 2018

Manchester House, Spinningfields – Where flavour, texture and expectations get a reboot!

Manchester House where your expectation of flavours and textures gets a reboot!
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 16, 2018

Ta’aam, Prestwich – Tasty middle eastern food

There is something about middle eastern food that I just love, maybe it’s the spices, the savoury flavours or the mix…
AsianfiftyfourandcountingMarch 10, 2018

Too Mai, Hampstead – Fresh food that’s just delicious!

There are plenty of places to visit in West Hampstead, London when you’re hungry. Main Street is teeming with great food…
Canal Café TheatrefiftyfourandcountingMarch 10, 2018

News Revue, Canal Café Theatre – The Longest Running Live Comedy Show that Cancelled!

London the capital of all things British. A centre for finance, monarchy and above all the home to the News Revue…
BuryfiftyfourandcountingMarch 5, 2018

Dooties, Bury – Great food and more..

When I last visited this family run business on the edge of Bury I confess I was not as observant as…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 5, 2018

Piccolo, Gatley, Manchester – Simple Italian food

I remember in my teenage years visiting Gatley where they had the local cinema .. it was one of my favourite…
EuropeanfiftyfourandcountingMarch 3, 2018

Artisan, Spinningfields, Manchester – Probably the Best Value Sunday Roast ever!

As sure as the British pillar box is red, the monarch appears on our pound, so too all over the UK…

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