When I want to escape, my usual way of doing this is with a film. I love a good thriller, am a little obsessed with anything Agatha Christie, and will always make time for a good musical, whether it be an old classic like Singin in the Rain, or a new favourite like The Greatest Showman. But for real escapism, with just a touch of romance, I have to opt for a romantic comedy, and if it also happens to be a British romantic comedy like Bridget Jones, so much the better. Notting Hill There are a few things that will always pull me in. Anything starring Hugh Grant is…

With 10 days to go until Valentine’s Day, this morning I am bringing you the next set of suggestions and gift ideas for those you love the most. There are many ideas for gifts for your valentine, from custom phone cases for the person who loves their technology, to a piece of jewellery with a special meaning, and here are some more ideas that should delight the one you love. Disclaimer: this post contains a lot of chocolate…and also a bit of gin! Enjoy! Chocolate Gifts From Cadbury Gift Direct And Green and Blacks Chocolate is a fabulous gift idea. It is affordable, unisex and most people would profess a…

I don’t think there is anyone who doesn’t love getting a bargain. We all enjoy that feeling of getting something at the best price possible, saving money on the recommended retail price and basically saving some pennies that we can then use towards paying a bill, or buying something else. In our current climate there are certainly plenty of bargains to be found out there, daily deals, sales and discounts, and money off vouchers, but having the time to find them all before we go shopping can be something that we just don’t have time for. UK Deals and Giveaways take the leg work out of finding the best deal…

February can be a hard month if you are a singleton, whether this has been a recent development, or a long time situation. Everywhere you look there are allusions to Valentine’s Day, from special menus in restaurants, romantic movie seasons on TV, and shops that seem to be full of wall to wall displays of red love hearts, cutesy teddy bears and cards that range from comic to full on soppy. If you have been looking for love, this can be a clear reminder that you haven’t found it yet. Finding Love But fear not. Love may be just around the corner, and not just in a metaphorical timing sense,…

Wednesbury is the town I grew up in, and will always have the greatest of fondness for, but it has to be said it was a town I often seemed to walk around with my eyes closed. Sure I noticed the fabulous Victorian and Edwardian buildings, the town’s museum and art gallery, and its proud Carnegie Library. I’ve also long loved the two churches on the top of Church Hill, particularly the stunning St Bartholomew’s where some of my family members got married. But Art Deco buildings? Surely not in a small town like Wednesbury. Totally wrong. The Former Gaumont Cinema The former Gaumont cinema, which opened in 1938, which…