UK | Fifty Four and Counting

2020 Global Pandemic, is this really happening? Thank Goodness for the NHS!

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingMarch 29, 2020

Panic buying, people die-ing, the army on standby, schools and shops closed, self-isolation, hardship and all because of a virus disease that we can’t see. These are unprecedented times. A period like we have never known in our lifetime. So how do we get through all of this? To start with you stay calm and…

EasyJetfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 28, 2020

EasyJet – if only the PA system worked!

So we passed through a very thorough and busy security and boarded a clearly packed flight to Amsterdam. Then the first…

BistrofiftyfourandcountingJanuary 22, 2020

The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa by Kasia – A delightful weekend retreat that lacked empathy

Just occasionally you need a break .. a rest to recharge, de-stress and spend time with the person you love. Choosing…

PeoplefiftyfourandcountingDecember 13, 2019

My Emotional Roller Coaster Week and The Future of the UK

Change happens. It’s just one part in the cycle of life. People come and go, some win, some lose and others…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingNovember 25, 2019

OMG! Whatever your moral compass, we’re being asked to vote with our conscience

When the Chief Rabbi stepped into the political ring today he suggested that the UK go to the polls voting with…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingNovember 22, 2019

Dakota Bar & Grill, Manchester – Wow! I was not expecting this in Manchester!

I’ve heard great things about the Northern Quarter of Manchester. In fact the entire city seems to be on a roll.…

ManchesterfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2019

Manchester Airport Meet & Greet – Really Efficient, but Fast Track may not be worth it

So we began our relaxed journey to Manchester Airport in our own car and arrived at the Meet and Greet after…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 20, 2019

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

What a farce! The leaders of democracy, respected around the world for our wise, thoughtful and considered thinking. Ha! We are…

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…

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…

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…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 28, 2019

Brexit – my solution for what it’s worth.. and I’m not happy about my conclusion!

So the country is divided. One half wants to leave the EU and the other wishes to remain a part of…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 26, 2019

La Tasca, Trafford Centre – Surprisingly good food and great service

Eating out these days means that standards must be kept consistent, especially if you are visiting the Trafford Centre which I…

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