VIKING ARTY PARTY in MANCHESTER The Viking Arty Party in Manchester had been a date in my diary for some time as something to look forward to; a chance to meet other Manchester bloggers whilst crafting in one of Manchester’s newest boutique hotels, the King Street Townhouse. Organised months in advance, my invite to the Viking […] Read more…
Jane Eyre at The Lowry, Salford Oppression, injustice and the fight for independence, themes you’d expect to find in any modern day drama but it’s Brontë’s Jane Eyre we’re referring to, a book that was written almost 170 years ago. Now re-imagined and brought to life by the National Theatre, Jane Eyre at The Lowry, Salford, […] Read more…
The Wind in the Willows at The Lowry, Salford Poop Poop! Who remembers Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale, The Wind in the Willows, from their childhood days? I’ve no doubt many primary teachers tried to introduce me to this classic text, but somehow, it passed me by. Arriving to see The Wind in the Willows at […] Read more…
Rush Hair Manchester Blogger Event It seems that last Thursday was the night to be seen in Manchester as a whole host of events were taking place in the city centre: fashion bloggers, lifestyle bloggers, fitness bloggers, beauty bloggers, no matter your field, there was a Manchester blogger event for you. I could tell you […] Read more…
10 YEARS OF COUNTRY ATTIRE :: PROPER TEA MANCHESTER Sitting in the imposing Gothic shadow of Manchester Cathedral lies a hidden jewel nestled in the city’s most historic quarter: a modern tea room with a traditional twist, Proper Tea Manchester. Read more…
AFTERNOON TEA :: OPUS ONE, RADISSON BLU It’s National Afternoon Tea Week! Yes, a full week dedicated to scrumptious bite-size treats and delicious teas. A British tradition so good, they needed more than a day to celebrate it. With this in mind, I thought I’d share with you my experience of Afternoon Tea at Opus […] Read more…
INFAMOUS DINER, MANCHESTER :: LAUNCH PARTY Last Thursday, the movers and shakers of Manchester’s press gathered for the launch party of InFamous Diner; the new all-American diner in the Northern Quarter. With cheerleaders welcoming guests, an Elvis impersonator to make the girls scream (a huh-huh!) and a performance from girl band, The Northernettes, guests were […] Read more…
When you think of Manchester, it’s possible you might think of its musical heritage, the alternative Northern Quarter or perhaps, its iconic architecture. Without doubt, any trip to Manchester wouldn’t be complete without visiting the cobbled streets of Coronation Street. As a local and long-time fan of Corrie, Manchester’s Millennium and Copthorne Hotel asked me to visit the […] Read more…
MANCHESTER BLOG EVENT :: #DIVASGLAMVEGAS Here’s a question, what have Britney Spears, Sin City cocktails and a Diva Dollars roulette table got in common? Sprinkle in a handful of glitter and it’s Divas Glam Vegas, of course! To celebrate Thomas Cook Airline’s latest flight path from Manchester to Las Vegas, bloggers were invited to a […] Read more…
Over the Easter weekend, the boy and I were invited to visit The Lowry Hotel, Manchester. As an anniversary treat, we experienced a luxurious overnight stay complete with breakfast at Manchester’s first five star hotel. Part of Rocco Forte’s elite hotels, this award winning hotel offers a spa, restaurant and bar. Plenty to keep us busy! Naturally, […] Read more…