• theatre

    Wonder Boy At The Wolverhampton Grand

    Theatre that genuinely speaks to teenagers, and speaks in their language, is hard to find. Written by Ross Willis,  Wonder Boy, which opened at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre last night, did just that. It’s clever use of words and graphics in its staging, and a compact cast, make this a sad yet funny, devastating yet ultimately heart warming tale of the power of ‘small talk’, and how something we all take for granted can mean the world to someone losing the will to interact due to a stammer. Sonny is the wonder boy of the title, a lost, clever, warm and loving boy who is slowly dying of frustration due…

  • Entertainment,  music

    ABBA Voyage – What A Show!

    This year was one of those when I had a special birthday. You know, one of those milestone birthdays that I personally would rather not acknowledge, but hey oh! One of my presents (from the hubby) was tickets to see the extraordinary ABBA live show, ABBA Voyage, and this Sunday was, finally, the big night. I was not disappointed. The show is incredible, a real treat, for ABBA fans, and for those who are frankly, not so keen (aka the hubby). The show is a virtual concert residency , due to stay in the East End until at least May 2025. The concert features digital avatars and use vocals re-recorded…

  • jewellery

    Reviewed: Murano Style Earrings From TJC

    We are definitely at that time of the year when we start to think about gifts. Gifts for mom, gifts for our daughters, our sisters, our girlfriends. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner, and TJC is virtually a one stop destination with so many brilliant gift ideas. In particularly, the jewellery section is absolutely divine, with lots of gorgeous, but also affordable pieces that will be much appreciated come December 25th. MURANO STYLE EARRINGS The Murano style earrings are TJC’s take on the beautiful glass designs that the Venetian island is so famous for. These are earrings that will work for all ages and all tastes – they are,…

  • beauty,  fashion,  Hair

    xtava Pro-Satin Infrared Straightener

    There is a bit of a fallacy about hair straighteners that they are only useful for people who have curly, or at least wavy hair. But that is simply not the case.Hair Straighteners and flat irons are brilliant for all sorts of shoulder length and long hair types and can add so much in terms of styling, shine and removing static to give us a lovely looking, glossy mane. The xtava Pro-Satin Infrared Straightener is an affordable (less than £30) Professional Flat Iron with Tourmaline Ceramic Plates. It uses infrared heat technology which causes less damage to your hair – very important if you straighten your hair on a regular…

  • travel

    Top 5 European Destinations

    Europe is a Heaven personified on Earth that offers thrilling experiences and unforgettable journeys for adventure enthusiasts.  The Alpine ranges of Switzerland offer unparalleled skiing and hiking experiences which you can truly experience by travelling, and enjoying the route from Geneva to Verbier. In Turkey, you can try hot air ballooning and witness a bird’s eye view of the ethereal landscape of Cappadocia.  The Pyrenees in Spain is a world-famous hotspot for skiers and hikers to enjoy untamed thrills. For those who want to find adventure amidst Nature, Norway’s fjords and northern lights are ideal. Iceland’s volcanic terrain presents unmatched opportunities for exploring the glaciers and geothermal springs. Here are…