Whatever kind of work you do, if you are working from home, then there are distinct challenges that you are going to need to face along the way in order to make sure you do it right. One of the issues that crop up for many people here is how to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible while…
It’s not often I make bread so I was super excited to get the chance to make some (by hand) at a vegan cookery class I attended recently. This recipe uses wholewheat flour, is plant-based and has no oil making it a super healthy option. This recipe makes a hearty loaf which makes the perfect accompaniment for a soup, grilled…
Winter is the kind of year which people either love or hate. From one point of view, you have Christmas, time off work to see friends and family, and magical weather conditions. From the other, you have freezing temperatures, long nights, and de-icing the car in the morning! Whichever side of the argument you come down on, you will want…
The Rat Pack – Live From Las Vegas is still the coolest party in town. Direct from an acclaimed West End season, the Olivier Award-nominated The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas is to tour the UK and Ireland with a very special guest star: Ella Fitzgerald! With Stephen Triffitt as Frank Sinatra, Nigel Casey (Dean Martin) and David Hayes (Sammy…
Being a responsible traveller means heading halfway across the globe with the cultures you are going to be immersing yourself in at the heart of your motivations. Yes, you are travelling to enhance your own outlook on life, to see incredible new vistas, and to marvel at splendid new cuisine, but it also pays to think about the impact you…
I am so excited about the new 2018/19 UK tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, arriving at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford on the 1st October, running to the 6th. I will be there on opening night squeeing like a fangirl and trying not to loudly sing along! The show follows the iconic story from the romantic drama dance…
It took me a while to catch on to the new trend for period pants, having been a tampon girl for the majority of my menstruating life and being somewhat dubious of the adverts claiming problem-free periods with no worries or spills. However, I decided a while back that I wanted to try and be a bit more eco-friendly when it…
Life can be moving forward quite normally. You go to work, you get your children to school and back, you keep the house straight and tidy, and yet life can throw you a curveball when you least expect it. However, what can you do about it? While some of these situations are not expected, there are some common situations out there…
The kids might be heading back to school but at The Orchard Theatre in Dartford, there’s still time to celebrate the holidays with a brand new stage musical Summer Holiday, based on the iconic 1960’s film of the same name, starring Cliff Richard and The Shadows. My Mother (a big Cliff Richard fan) and I were lucky enough to have…
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