A Hidden Gem in Warwickshire – Astley Castle
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Ann Evans reveals the fascinating story behind Astley Castle in Warwickshire. Like the phoenix risen from the ashes, Astley Castle has...
PLANES AND TRAINS AT GAYDON
Large model aircraft and model trains will soon be arriving at the British Motor Museum, Ann Evans reports. It won’t just be the amazing collection of...
BUILD YOUR DREAM AT MINIATURA
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Ann Evans says prepare to be amazed by the craftsmanship displayed at the Miniatura Show. If you’ve...
DISCOVERING THE SPANISH TOWN OF COIN
Ann Evans catches up with friends who have moved to Coin in Malaga, Spain. The Andalusian region of Spain is always a popular spot for...
ANCIENT ANIMAL POUND RE-OPENS IN COVENTRY
The problem of stray animals is nothing new as Ann Evans discovers as a 400-year-old animal pound is reopened in Coventry. Marking the start of Coventry’s...
COVENTRY’S LADY GODIVA The City of Coventry is famous for many things, Ann Evans tell the story of its most famous woman – Lady Godiva.
A visit to Coventry would not be complete without discovering the city’s most famous woman from history, Lady Godiva. A bronze statue in her honour stands...
DISCOVER COVENTRY’S HERITAGE
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans reminds us that Coventry’s Heritage Open Days are almost here. The City of Coventry is steeped in history and...
Visit the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum
Photographs Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Discover the history of Rugby Football at the Webb Ellis Museum, Ann Evans reports If you are enjoying the International Rugby coverage on TV...
Roll in the tanks!
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography A family day out that is sure to go with a bang – Ann Evans has earplugs at the ready...
A Mini Celebration
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography It was back to the 1960s for the 60th birthday of the iconic Mini. Ann Evans reports. ...
Summer Family Fun at Ironbridge Gorge Museums
There’s always family fun at Ironbridge, Ann Evans tells us what’s lined up for August Discover Victorian steam powered machines in all their full...
TANKS TRUCKS AND FIREPOWER IS BACK!
Ann Evans looks forward to one of the most exciting events of the year Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Get set for some explosive excitement happening over the...
A Place to Stay; The Globe, Warwick.
Ann Evans visits The Globe in Warwick There is so much to love about The Globe hotel and restaurant in historic Warwick. It’s steeped in...
The Car. The Future. Me.
Ann Evans reports on the latest events at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon. There’s always so much going on at The British Motor Museum at...
Exploring the National Herb Centre
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans explores the delightful National Herb Centre in Oxfordshire The culinary and medicinal use of herbs...
GET ON TRACK WITH THE HRCA
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Love model railways? Ann Evans meets up with the Hornby Railway Collectors’ Association. Did you have a trainset when you...
MIDLANDS MECCANO GUILD
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Meccano – it’s as popular today as it ever was, and Ann Evans meets some of its avid fans....
LET BATTLE COMMENCE
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Excitement mounts for the forthcoming Battle of Evesham, Ann Evans has the details. Time is marching on towards the Battle of...
DARING DUSTBUNNIES
Ann Evans chats to the inventor of a brand new board game that you’ll be itching to get your hands on. Who could have imagined that vacuuming...
DREAM NIGHT AT THE ZOO
Ann Evans reports on a special evening in Stratford-upon-Avon for some very special children. The Stratford Butterfly Farm hosted its second successful Dream Night at the Zoo...
FOOD, DRINK AND GARDENING!
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography and BBC Gardeners World Live. Ann Evans highlights some products and people that caught her eye at the BBC’s Good Food...
TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE
Photos courtesy of BBC Gardeners World and Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Ann Evans is all set for the BBC Gardeners World Live and the BBC Good Food...
Midlands Air Festival
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. The Midlands Air Festival returned to Arbury Hall and Ann Evans went along to enjoy the action. Crowds descended...
HALF TERM HOLIDAY FUN
It’s half term week and Ann Evans has a few suggestions of how to keep the family happy. Pirate Adventures at Hatton If...
INSPIRATION AT RHS MALVERN SPRING SHOW
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans visited the RHS Malvern Spring Show, and found a world of inspiration Never mind the weather, gardeners from all...
The brush strokes of Christine Varley
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans chats to Pet Portrait Artist, Christine Varley. Animal portrait artist, Christine Varley’s business is coming along in...
CLASSIC MOTORING EXTRAVAGANZA
By Ann Evans If you appreciate classic and vintage vehicles Ann Evans highlights three great events coming soon. If you enjoy browsing around vintage...
RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL
It will soon be time for the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Ann Evans gives us a preview If you love gardens and gardening, you won’t want to...
THE MUDDY STILETTOS AWARDS
The Muddy Stilettos Awards are open for nominations, Ann Evans takes a closer look. If you have a favourite independent local business, now’s your chance to vote...
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...
The National Garden Scheme helps even more charities
This is a perfect way of raising money for charity says Ann Evans. The NGS have around 3,500 beautiful private gardens throughout England and...
MCM COMIC CON SPRINGS INTO ACTION
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Superheroes and villains were out in force and Ann Evans went along to Birmingham’s NEC to meet some of them. ...
Have a little look at these amazing miniatures!
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography It’s Miniatura time and Ann Evans takes a little peep behind the scenes. Prepare to be amazed! The Miniatura Show...
The marvellous work of our canine charities
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans provides a snapshot of some of the incredible animal charities who attended Crufts. There are so...
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...
Crufts Time!
Pics courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Crufts – the world’s greatest dog show opens this Thursday. Ann Evans offers a glimpse of what’s to come. Crufts,...
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...
Fascinating facts about rugby football
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Think you know a lot about rugby football? Ann Evans has unearthed some fascinating facts about the game. If...
Discover the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum
Photographs Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography As the Guinness Six Nations continues, Ann Evans visits the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum. In the heart of Rugby, Warwickshire,...
Nations of Rugby Football lovers
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography With the Guinness Six Nations Championship underway, Ann Evans begins a series of articles looking back at the history of Rugby...