• television

    Stylish Television: Only Murders In The Building

      First of all, I am happy enough to admit I am a bit late to the ‘Only Murders in the Building‘ party, as I think we are now into series 3 of the Disney+ show. But I always believe in the mantra ‘better late than ever’ and have spent this week binge watching on series 1 and have to say I am totally hooked. This may just be my favourite series, a cross between an Agatha Christie novel and Murder She Wrote, funny, clever and twisty in equal parts. Add in the incredible cast of leads, the brilliant supporting roles, and an hilarious cameo from Sting and you have…

  • travel

    Three Places To Visit In France When Travelling With Children

    At first glance, France may not seem the best place to travel with children. But if you look closely, the truth is that they will love France as much as you will. That is because there is something for them, no matter what they like. Here are three locations that you can visit while in France with your children. Disneyland You may not know this, but there is also a Disney destination for your family in France. It is the only one located in Europe and it attracts a large number of tourists every year, including those that come from America. This year, instead of choosing to fly to Orlando,…

  • Films

    Stylish Films: Barbie

    In a Summer of hotly anticipated film releases, Barbie is the most anticipated of all. I donned my pinkest dress and went to see it yesterday, and have to say it is everything I wanted it to be – very pink, very funny and with lots of wry things to say about both the patriarchy and feminism. I’ve rated Greta Gerwig as a director since I watched her brilliant version of Little Women, and have to say that this is a masterpiece, a really clever film that has you laughing out loud one minute, and nodding along the next. One stand out scene is when Barbie goes to the beach,…

  • theatre

    Hysteria Festival 2023 At The Old Rep

    The Hysteria Festival is currently taking place at Birmingham’s historic Old Rep Theatre. This is a festival dedicated to the the work of women, a women led celebration of the arts, showcasing new talent, new works and creativity from all over the UK, including stand up comedy, theatre works and adaptations.  Monday night saw two very different pieces of theatre, ‘Whispers’ from Mirror of Space Theatre, and ‘Butchered’ by Expial Atrocious, and I was very lucky to be in the audience to enjoy two remarkable pieces of theatre. Whispers by Mirror of Space Theatre Whispers is a truly haunting piece of theatre, one which lingers in the mind long after…

  • education

    What Is A Scholarship Programme?

    In today’s world, where the pursuit of higher education can occasionally come with financial burdens, scholarship programmes have come about to bring hope and provide opportunities to students who aspire to achieve their academic dreams. These programmes have been designed to provide the much-needed financial support, and to open doors to opportunities that might otherwise be difficult to reach. Here is some advice from this private sixth form in London, on what a scholarship programme is. Defining a scholarship programme Scholarship programmes are created by schools, government, companies, and organisations to assist unique and talented students in reaching their educational goals. These programmes usually go beyond just providing money. They…