Grannies racing each other in motorised shopping trolleys, a nun playing a moving piano and giant insects on stilts – just a few of the weird sights you can expect on Southend seafront this weekend as Adventure Island enjoys a fun-filled Wacky Weekend this coming Saturday and Sunday. If you’re looking for ideas for a … Continue reading
The National Trust has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage sofa-bound children to take to the outdoors and enjoy classic adventures from skimming stones to building dens. The ’50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾’ initiative comes after a National Trust report showed that fewer than one in ten children regularly play outside in in … Continue reading
We might have had the wettest April on record, but Lakeside is getting ready for summer – a season that can be difficult to prepare for. Do you opt for a bikini or swimsuit, wedges or sandals, shades or sun hat? This year, Lakeside has recruited some Bikini Genies to magic away all of your fashion dilemmas! The … Continue reading
Foley & Hepburn, the international male vocal duo comprised of Jack Foley, English Tenor and Franz Hepburn, Bahamian Bass-baritone will be in concert at the Civic Theatre in Chelmsford on 26th May 2012 at 7.30pm. With successful concert tours in Dubai, The Bahamas and performances in the USA, the pair who specialise in popular classical … Continue reading
Spring is in the air, so why not put on your walking boots and take part in Canine Partners annual Bluebell Walk and help raise money to provide more assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities. The Bluebell Walk will take place on Sunday 6th May at Langford Grove, Nr Maldon, at 11.30am, covering a … Continue reading
High Definition has announced the first of its big names for 2012. The festival, which is only in its second year, will take place on 30 June 2012, and fabulous, very noisy Australian drum and bass sensations Pendulum are the first headliners to be announced. Joining them on the bill is Mercury Prize winning artist … Continue reading
Frogs flourish in Cambridge Chocolat Chocolat – the chocolate boutique Ed-Girl Sarah was lucky enough to visit in October last year, had some April Fool’s fun with customers on Sunday 1 April. Isabelle Chappell, chief chocolatier, dipped ‘frog’s legs’ into handmade luxury chocolate and tempted passers-by into the shop on the promise that these were, … Continue reading
I’ve been seeing Patricia Pajak at A&L Clinics in Ipswich since January. I went to see her to find out about hypno-gastric banding and ended up returning for NLP, CBT and hypnosis to help me cure my overeating. I’ve had to do a lot of work in the past few weeks – from writing letters … Continue reading
Big names from the film industry, including acclaimed Kenyan actor Oliver Litondo and the band Radiohead are working in an unusual partnership with charities to open people’s eyes to homelessness through the power of film. The Truth About Stanley, a heartfelt drama set on the streets of London, currently in post-production, will raise money for … Continue reading
The man and I are now heading for the first REALLY big test of our relationship. We’ve successfully negotiated Christmas, New Year, various family get-togethers and moving in together, and now we have the ‘first holiday’ trial! Of course, holidays shouldn’t be a trial, and I’m sure this will be lovely. We’re heading to Tenerife … Continue reading
