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...
WENDY’S WEEK PALM SUNDAY AND IT’S TRADITIONS IN POLAND
By Wendy Hughes As a child growing up in Wales the Sunday before Easter, Palm Sunday, was always celebrated by taking flowers and placing on my father’s grave. In...
MINIATURA PREPARES FOR ITS 70th SHOW
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall Miniatura, the show dedicated to all things miniature is preparing for its 70th show. Ann Evans gives us a...
BULBS, MEDICINE, GARDENING AND TULIPMANIA
BY WENDY HUGHES With snow and sleet showers threatening the UK again this weekend, we would be forgiven for thinking that spring is beginning to forget that the UK...
JOHN’S JOURNEYS: RELIVING PASSIONTIDE John Burke describes the Holy Land’s main week.
The accepted site of the Crucifixion. Our holiday season begins with Easter, but the preceding Sunday is joyful in Jerusalem where it is followed by a whole...
WANNABE A SUPERHERO?
Photos by Rob Tysall. If you like dressing up and having fun, then the MCM Comic Con show is just the place for you. Ann Evans tells us...
National Pie Week – you can’t beat a good old fashioned pie
As some of you will know I am somewhat of a pie enthusiast, indeed when the day has been long and the world seems weary; I don’t think there...
LOOKING FORWARD TO CRUFTS
By Ann Evans Photos by Rob Tysall It’s almost Crufts time again and Ann Evans looks back on previous shows and looks forward to their 127th year....
BOUGHTON HOUSE GARDENS
Photos courtesy of Boughton House website Gardens large and small are preparing to open in aid of The National Gardens Scheme, and this Sunday there’s an opportunity...
SPRING FAMILY FUN
SPRING FAMILY FUNThe kids will soon be enjoying their half term spring break, so if you’re looking for ideas on places to go and things to do, Ann Evans...
Wendy’s Week
After a long four years, my new book has finally hit the shelves.! You are most welcome to come along and help me celebrate at one of the signings . See attachments...
The Joy of Pregnancy Number Four
I was never the broody type. Indeed in my twenties some of my friends started longing to settle down and have children, but this was never my plan, instead...
Wendy’s Week. PERHAPS AN OMEN FOR A BETTER YEAR? GOOD NEWS ENDS THE YEAR
By Wendy Hughes After almost four years of tumbling from one health issue to another, I had almost come to expect nothing to change, but on 30th December...