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Come From Away – Simply Stunning Theatre
If you don’t come from Newfoundland in Canada, then you ‘come from away’. In the hours following the attack on America on 9/11, 38 planes carrying 7,000 people who ‘come from away’ descended on the tiny town of Gander, and its surrounding towns as a no fly zone was imposed over the USA. ‘Come From Away‘ is a musical dedicated to telling some of the stories of what happened over the next five days, to both the inhabitants of Gander, and the people who were forced, due to the most horrific events, to stay there. This is a story of friendships and the bonds that can developed, of the goodwill…
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Stylish Television: Rivals
Jilly Cooper’s raunchy books were real favourites of mine when I was a teenager. Imogen was my personal fave, but I also loved Rivals and Riders, which are amongst her most infamous reads. Now Rivals has been turned into one of the best TV shows of the year. It is currently available to stream on Disney+, and I binged the whole series in 2 days last week. It is, quite frankly, unmissable. It is my favourite television of 2024. Rivals is flashy, trashy and oh so watchable. The characters are memorable, the performances are wonderful. From David Tennant chewing up the scenery with relish in his role as the ‘bad…
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Christmas Gift Guide: Beauty
With the coming of November, our thoughts are definitely turning towards Christmas, so today I am introducing my third Christmas gift guide, with this one focused on all things beauty. (You can find my first two guides here and here.) As ever, this guide will be updated as we move nearer to Christmas, so make sure you bookmark this for further reference. Crystal Glow Lip Oil The luxurious and ultra-glossy Glass Lip Oil from Doll Smash is a wonderful Christmas gift idea. It is a luxury beauty product that is enriched with jojoba oil, seed oil and vitamins to keep lips smooth and moisturised throughout the day. It is a…
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An Alternative Christmas Sweatshirt With Dope Soul Village
With Halloween safely out of the way, the coast is definitely clear to start thinking of all things Christmas. When it comes to your wardrobe, this means embracing the Christmas jumper. The giant Santa and snowman designs are all appearing as we speak, but, if you decide that this year you want to embrace something a little different, and, make a difference to a good cause, then maybe you need to take a look at the designs of Samantha Patrick and her brand, Dope Soul Village. The story behind Samantha’s business, and her designs, is well worth hearing. Samantha Patrick was born into a military family, and later married into…
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What Makes A Good Juicer?
Investing in a quality juicer can transform your approach to health. Freshly made juices are packed with vitamins and nutrients, offering a powerful boost to your daily diet. But not all juicers are created equal. A good juicer extracts maximum nutrients, is easy to use and clean, and stands the test of time. Here, we’ll cover the essential features to look for in a juicer so you can pick the one that best fits your needs. Key Features to Look for in a Good Juicer Juicing Speed and Power The speed and power of a juicer are essential, especially if you plan to juice tough ingredients like carrots, celery, and…
