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 of my two grandsons out when they visit or I visit them, so I set about choosing the right car seat for all of them. First of all, I wanted to choose a car…
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 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…
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…
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 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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
Spicewayuk- Fancy Fish herbs give this white fish extra flavour
White fish on its own with no seasoning is really bland, but when I had the opportunity to try out Spicewayuk’s…
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…
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…
