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...
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...
Latest List of our Talented Writers’ Publications – great reads for everyone!
The B-C-ing-U! Writers are many-talented. A lot of them are published authors, so why not take a look at what they have for sale? You can purchase a...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...