• pastimes,  sport

    Carp Fishing – A Different Sort Of Holiday

    When I first met my husband, he was a keen fisherman, spending most weekends at local pools as he tried to find the catch of the day. This was almost thirty years ago, and fishing was popular then, but now, it has grown and grown beyond expectation. Partly due to the popularity of the television programme ‘Mortimer and Whitehouse Go Fishing’, which features comedians Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse fishing at various locations across the country, the pastime has taken off in a big way. It is no longer seen as a sport just for men, with women and children now taking it up as a hobby.  The Yorkshire Post…

  • theatre

    We Will Rock You Rocks Wolverhampton

    Before you read this review I have to let you into a secret. I don’t really like the music of Queen. I know, I know, that is almost sacrilegious, particularly as my mom is probably the World’s biggest Queen fan. So last night, as I attended the opening night of the Queen/Ben Elton musical at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, I was filled with trepidation. But I have to say that the fear was unfounded. We Will Rock You is a big, bombastic, exhilarating musical journey through a dystopian world where live music is no more. The voices are incredible, the sets are a visual treat, and even the songs won…

  • mens fashion

    Festival Essentials With Mainline Menswear

    As we head towards May Bank Holiday and enjoy some lovely sunshine, one thing is for sure – Festival season is almost upon us. And whether your festival season is linked to a one day open air concert in one of the many parklands and National Trust properties in the UK, or whether it is a fully blown three day event in the muddiest of fields, one thing is for certain, you need the right clothes to make the right impression. This Spring, Mainline Menswear has launched an edit of its brands that is perfect for Summer Festival dressing. The festivals essential section has something for everybody. Mainline is a…

  • work

    How To Feel More Confident At Work

    Are you lacking confidence in your job? Perhaps you’re getting into the swing of things after starting a new role or taking time away from work. Alternatively, you might have hit a wall or had your self-belief knocked by events in your personal life. Whatever your situation, confidence is learned, not innate, and there are lots of ways to build yours up.  The problem could be a lack of fulfilment in your work, of course. Three in five UK workers plan to make changes to their career following the pandemic, according to research by Aviva. But even so, growing your confidence will help with any potential job hunt or career…

  • fashion,  Vintage

    Cosford Vintage And Handmade Festival

    2022 has seen a welcome return of many events and happenings that were sadly curtailed during the pandemic. One such event took place earlier this month, with the return of the Vintage and Handmade festival at RAF Cosford. It happened to take place on a beautifully warm and sunny weekend, and it was great to see the crowds turn out in force for a mixture of music, food, re-enactments and a little bit of guilt free retail therapy. The Vintage and Handmade festival incorporates the very best of both of those areas, with two large tents of traders in some of the loveliest vintage and retro pieces, and handmade crafts…