The British Motor Museum Reopens!
Ann Evans reports on more good news with the British Motor Museum’s phased reopening. The British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire is delighted to announce that it has...
Gently Does It at Stratford Butterfly Farm
Ann Evans shares the good news of Stratford Butterfly Farm emerging from lockdown in all its splendour. As Covid restrictions are gradually eased and life takes on some...
WELCOME BACK TO HATTON
Ann Evans reports that it’s good news all round as Hatton Shopping Village and Hatton Adventure World re-opens. It has been a deeply worrying time for the local independent...
NGS Reopen Their Open Gardens!
Ann Evans brings great news for garden lovers! The great news for everyone who loves gardens and gardening, is that the National Garden Scheme’s open gardens are...
In Crime Honoured Tradition
In Crime HonouredTradition The CWA Daggers Awards 2020 Longlists are published. Ann Evans tells us who is in the running. If you love your crime stories, then you...
The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild challenge starts today!
More people than ever are turning to nature during the pandemic, Ann Evans explains how you can get involved. 30 Days Wild is the UK’s biggest nature...
Go wild – it’s good for you!
Will you be taking part in 30 Days Wild with The Wildlife Trust in June? Ann Evans points out just how good it is for us. ...
A Trio of Cathedrals
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Ann Evans tells us about her home city of Coventry and its three cathedrals. Most people are aware that the City...
PDSA Pay Tribute to our Animal Heroes
Photos courtesy of the PDSA As we celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day last Thursday, it’s good to remember the many animal heroes also on the front line....
Nausicaá, a Window to the Ocean.
Nausicaá, a Wndow to the Ocean. Ann Evans gives us a virtual look at Europe’s biggest sea life centre, Nausicaá – a window to the Ocean. As we’re...
A Walk on the Wild Side
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Ann Evans asks how you are spending that precious hour out of lockdown. While life as we knew it has been...
NGS REAFFIRMS ITS SUPPORT FOR NURSING AND HEALTH CHARITIES
Ann Evans reports on the National Garden Scheme’s support for nursing and health charities in this time of crisis. In a new campaign led by Britain’s most famous...
AMAZING MECCANO!
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall of Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans reminds us of the absorbing activity of Meccano – but it’s not just a childhood memory. ...
Has Coronavirus turned you into a Dissectologist?
Don’t panic, being a Dissectologist is simply someone who loves doing jigsaw puzzles. Ann Evans takes a closer look at the humble jigsaw puzzle. As so many...
It’s a dog’s life.
Ann Evans is feeling fortunate that she adopted her rescue dog before the Coronavirus outbreak, when life was normal. It’s isn’t just people who are having to...
Enjoy a Glorious Springtime in the Garden with the NGS
Photos courtesy of the National Garden Scheme. Forget your troubles and enjoy Spring now that it’s here. Ann Evans has news of the NGS Open Gardens Spring has...
British Motor Museum acquires a unique Triumph TR2 prototype
Photos courtesy of the British Motor Museum Ann Evans reports on a Triumph TR2 prototype, secured with £250K National Heritage Memorial Fund grant. A unique, record-breaking Triumph TR2...
CUTE NEW ARRIVALS AT HATTON
Spring has almost sprung and Ann Evans reminds us of where we can discover some of the cutest spring-born animals. Hatton Adventure World will once again host its...
West Midlands Tourism Awards Success
Last week saw the presentation of the West Midlands Tourism Awards. Ann Evans highlights some of the winners. The West Midlands Tourism Awards celebrated the success...
CRUFTS HERO DOG AWARDS
Photos courtesy of the Kennel Club Voting is now open for Crufts Hero Dog Awards in their Friends for Life competition. Ann Evans has the details. The Kennel...
THE MAD MUSEUM
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans introduces us to a museum that runs like clockwork – Stratford upon Avon’s MAD Museum. If you or...
Charles Rennie Mackintosh house to be extended.
Photos courtesy of 78 Derngate and Rob Tysall Changes coming to the famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh house, 78 Derngate, Ann Evans reports. Following on from...
78 Derngate
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Tucked away in Northampton is a gem of a house that is totally unique. Ann Evans goes along to visit 78 Derngate. ...
Doll’s House Delight
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Doll’s houses and miniature world is a fascinating one – not for tiny tots, but for grown-ups as Ann Evans reveals. Did...
A Rather Unusual Telephone Box
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography It sounds bizarre but Ann Evans went along to Stratford-upon-Avon to see the unveiling of a telephone box! The work of...
Snowdrop time!
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans is eagerly awaiting the first signs of spring when those snowdrops start peeking through. We know spring is on the...
Motor Shows Galore at Gaydon
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall and the British Motor Museum If the motoring enthusiast of the family is planning ahead, Ann Evans has a host of events not to...
LOOKING BACK – AND AHEAD TO CRUFTS
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans looks back to her favourite article of the year. As 2019 draws to a close, it’s fascinating to look back...
Rob’s Favourite Article. Rugby Football takes top spot
Photographer Rob Tysall has faced some photographic challenges over the years but his favourite article for 2019 here in B-C-ing-U is all about Rugby Football As a...
FAN-TASTIC FUN AT MCM COMIC CON
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans provides a roundup of the MCM Comic Con show held recently at the Birmingham NEC The MCM Comic Con...
Have a magical Christmas at Hatton
Youngsters will have an enchanted time at Hatton this year, Ann Evans tells us what’s on offer. Celebrate a magical Christmas at Hatton Adventure World when the popular ‘Enchanted...
Enjoy a Real Victorian Christmas
Ann Evans is hoping for to experience a traditional Victorian Christmas over at Ironbridge. Take a trip back in time to experience a real Victorian Christmas with the...
A Place to Stay – Cotswold House Hotel & Spa
Photos Courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Ann Evans took a trip to the Cotswolds and discovered a luxurious and relaxing retreat in Chipping Camden. If you are...
Looking Forward to Crufts 2020
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Every dog lover has heard of Crufts, but The Kennel Club’s work goes way beyond the famous show, as Ann Evans...
A TIMELY REMINDER FROM DOGS TRUST
Photographs courtesy of Dogs Trust Christmas is coming, and Ann Evans joins Dogs Trust in reminding everyone that a dog is for life, not just for Christmas. With Christmas...
LEAM COMIC CON
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Leamington Spa held it’s 5th Leam Comic Con recently, Ann Evans went along to see what it was all about....
Think you know your Rugby Football?
Think you know all about the game of Rugby Football? Ann Evans has come up with some facts that may surprise you. Depending who you support, rugby...
Marvellous Miniatures at Miniatura
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans went along to the amazing Miniatura show and discovered some marvellous miniatures. Miniatura held its 73rd show...
A PLACE TO STAY – ASTLEY CASTLE
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans discovers a unique holiday accommodation in Warwickshire It truly is a marriage of the ancient and...
THE LANTERN OF ARDEN
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans takes a closer look at Astley’s St Mary the Virgin Church, once known as The Lantern of Arden. ...