Malta Diary Easter, the most important event in the Christian calendar, but sadly also on the wane
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: As a close boyhood friend of the Jewish faith once rightly told me “if...
EASTER FAMILY FUN
Looking for somewhere to take the family over the Easter holiday? Ann Evans has some suggestions. If you’re looking for family activities this Easter, then the...
Minis, Marvelettes & Mary Quant
An exhibition to honour sustainable fashion Hot-pants and minis, panty hose and PVC… this was the swinging sixties and the age of Mary Quant when hemlines reached...
Three Contrasting Celtic CDs
CELTIC WOMAN; Ancient Land. Celtic Woman is a group of four women who sing a mixture of classic and contemporary Irish songs. The group started over 13 years ago...
A crime wave heading for Harrogate!
Superstars of crime fiction are descending on Harrogate, Ann Evans looks at what’s to come. If you’re a crime fan – and I mean crime fiction, film...
Mazda’s latest CX-30 creates ‘Car as Art Form’
IAIN ROBERTSON Declaring that his fascination for Mazda Cars may have reached its zenith, Iain Robertson revels in the phenomenal light-catching and reflective beauty of the Japanese company’s latest...
Gardens Galore!
Love gardens and gardening? Ann Evans takes a look at what the NGS have in store It may only be February, but lots of places around...
MALTA DIARY: New finds at Għar Dalam – when hippos and dwarf elephants roamed over Malta and Gozo
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: The mind has to stretch back millions upon millions of years, Europe and Africa...
Cahors, a multifaceted southern town – Meanderings through France n° 172
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Asked about Cahors all French people will first think about its renowned red wine. But this really is all too...
SHROPSHIRE ANYONE?
By Ann Evans If you are planning ahead, Ann Evans recommends that beautiful Shropshire is on your agenda. Happy New Year to all B-C-ing-U readers....
Kodiaq vRS throws caution to the wind, as Skoda’s hottest SUV ever
IAIN ROBERTSON Testing the latest version of a popular Skoda model serves to enhance the Czech brand’s image at its highest ebb, states Iain Robertson, as he got down...
Magical Lantern Festival
By Ann Evans Photos by: Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Treat the family to a magical experience. Ann Evans shines a light on Birmingham Botanical Gardens....
MALTA DIARY: Has the spirit of Christmas been pawned and is now usurped by the lure of money?
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: My only grandson Gabriel is five years old and well knows Christmas is...
SHELLY BEACH SNIPPETS NO. 105 December, 2018.
Patricia Newell-Dunkley Photographs by Reginald J Dunkley Website: Google: Patricia Newell-Dunkley for all previous Snippets My books “Letters of a Travelling Lady, Wallis the Woman I Love, The...
Strasbourg Christmas market: excitement and wonder for the whole family – Meanderings through France n° 167
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Is it because Alsace is one of Europe coldest region or is it because Alsatians are warm-hearted people that Christmas...
Supporting the British Bulldog!
Hampstead’s festive fundraising event to rescue dogs from China. Ann Evans has the details. Lovers of the British Bulldog are invited to go along to Hamstead...
The Craziest Food Trends of 2018 and Prediction for 2019
If you have been left puzzled by the recent craze for ‘unicorn food’, and have been wondering why we need pastel coloured food and drink, then you may be...
Christmas’ enchantment in Vaux-le-Vicomte Chateau – Meanderings through France n° 166
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny In France the 17th century is known as the “Grand Siècle”, the Grand Century. Louis XIV and his court developed...
Ranjit Recommends: New Year’s Eve Fireworks
On the night of the 31st December 2017 London eye had 103,000 vociferous spectators fixate their eyes on it as Big Ben crept its way towards midnight, at which...
Skating in Tunbridge Wells.
As Christmas approaches, parkland areas across the UK are magically transformed into ice rinks. Lights are draped across fences and trees, wooden booths are erected, selling food and Christmas...
STEP INTO A WORLD OF CRIME!
By Ann Evans If you love crime fiction, this is one festival you won’t want to miss. Ann Evans reports on what’s happening in Harrogate in 2019. ...
It’s Panto Time Again in Tunbridge Wells! Oh no it’s not! Oh yes it is!
Lyn Funnell gets an invitation to interview the cast of Sleeping Beauty, which is showing at the Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall this Christmas season – and she found out...
Mumbai Memoir- Diwali transporting Mumbai From Darkness into Light!
On a typical new moon night Mumbai already glitters brightly as traffic indicators, street lights and vehicle headlights seems like millions of ‘ fire flies’ moving around the ‘maximum...
SHELLY BEACH SNIPPETS No. 103 October, 2018.
Patricia Newell-Dunkley Photographs by Reginald Website: Facebook: Patricia Newell-Dunkley Artist/Writer Google: Patricia Newell-Dunkley for all previous snippets Greetings from down under where the Duke and Duchess of...
SPOOKY FAMILY FUN
By Ann Evans If you’re planning on taking the kids out this Halloween, Ann Evans highlights a few of Warwickshire’s wicked half term events. Are you all set...
Government grant cuts place green transport hopes in jeopardy
IAIN ROBERTSON New rules come into effect on 9th November 2018 that affect current and potential owners of plug-in hybrid motorcars, states Iain Robertson, who have benefitted from government...
Skate in Calverley Grounds with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
16 November 2018 – 2 January 2019 Adult Skating tickets from £ Child Skating tickets from £ Tickets on sale at: and A favourite festive...
ARTS, CRAFTS AND NEW EXPERIENCES AT IRONBRIDGE
By Ann Evans Great events you won’t want to miss at the Ironbridge Museums, Ann Evans highlights a few. Visiting Ironbridge in Telford, Shropshire, at any time...
Tanks, trucks, model aircraft and more
The British Motor Museum always has so much going on, whether family fun or specialist learning, so here’s a roundup from Ann Evans. A reminder...
NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME’S FAMILY GARDENS
By Ann Evans Visiting a private garden isn’t just for adults – there’s plenty of fun to be had during the summer holidays for all the...
CLASSIC CARS REV UP FOR CHATEAU IMPNEY HILL CLIMB
By Ann Evans The Chateau Impney Hill Climb is an annual celebration of historic motorsport attracting thousands of visitors each year. Ann Evans previews what’s to come. ...
Malta Diary; Mnarja and Timpana Time – not for weight-watchers!
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: Malta has no less than FIVE (yes, five!) national holidays, all commemorating various...
SUMMER FUN AT THE BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM
By Ann Evans If you love motors you’ll be spoilt for choice with all the activities and events going on at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, over the...
KYNREN – The ultimate outdoor community event
IAIN ROBERTSON Spectacular, splendiferous and stupendous, a show for all the family to enjoy and thrill to, states Iain Robertson, an ‘Epic Tale of England’ has commenced its third...
Killer Line up for 2018 Crime Writing Festival
By Ann Evans. Twitter: Stars of murder, mayhem and mystery will be heading directly to Harrogate for the 2018 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. With her...
Malta Diary; Ghosts, ghouls and apparitions – long passed, or still present?
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: In 1957 (I was just 11) my late Aunt Annie and Uncle Edwin...
TAKE THE FAMILY SLOT CAR RACING
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Europe’s biggest and best slot car festival takes place next weekend, Ann Evans highlights some of the family fun to come. ...
FLORAL INSPIRATION
By Ann Evans If you’re ever looking for inspiration for your garden, Ann Evans suggests not to miss the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. It promises to be...
MALTA DIARY: What’s on the menu for a Maltese Easter?
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: Since my distant past, nevertheless historically, actually the recent past (that is...