English tourism week starts on the 30th March till 7th April, why not find something to visit or take part in a “microgap”. A “microgap” is aimed at encouraging people to consider taking short breaks and enjoy enriching experiences, in the UK, without having to quit the day job, take a career break or go on…
Step into the sounds smells and sights of Colombia, starting off in a desert area with all the cactus and then into the jungle. Prepared to be amazed at the variety of orchids there are here. It was the last week of the Colombian inspired Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens. The crowds have been visiting…
An amazing night at the London Palladium for the Festival of Spring performances for the Chinese New Year. This was the last event organised by the Chinatown association for this years new year of the pig celebrations. Some of the performances were shown for the first time outside of China. The place was packed with a mixture…
The Winter lights were back for its 5th year in Canary Wharf. Although this year there were fewer of the light installations. My impression was that it was a cut-down version from previous years. But I still enjoy taking photographs of the various light installations, I managed to go 4 times this year. This year I…
One of the most amazing building interiors in Hertfordshire is just around the corner from Watford. Set in Rickmansworth’s rolling golf courses, the building stems from the 17th century. It is a mansion within 300 acres of woodland as you can see from the pictures it wouldn’t look out of place in some Venetian street….
Hidden under London are a labyrinth of corridors and rooms where Winston Churchill had his War Rooms during the 2nd World War. It is now a museum near the Foreign Office close to Downing Street, if you are in the area check it out. You can see the various Cabinet War Rooms which were used…
The Christmas lights was switched on at the Intu shopping centre in Watford on Thursday 15th November. Radio one DJ introduced the crowd to Watford footballers, Adrian Mariappa & Tom Cleverly and 2 year old local hero Arthur Carpenter who turned on the lights. The night started with the cast from Jack & the Beanstalk…
Its the centenary of the end of the first world war today (11th November 2018). A time to pause and reflect on the sacrifice millions of people made to keep us free. At 11am the armistice was signed to end the 4 years of war. The death total and destruction across Europe was immense, some countries…
Prepared to have your senses warped as you visit the Space Shifters, the latest exhibition at the Hayward gallery. Its 50 years since the Hayward Gallery opened its doors, this year its latest exhibition features 20 artists spanning roughly 50 years of work to tie in with the 50th anniversary. The installations explore the perception…
Taking place in Cassiobury Park on the 22nd September 2018. A cool very wet day where nearly 400 people participated to raise much needed funds for the Peace Hospice Care. There were 2 runs of 10km & 5km across the park through various obstacles and down by the river. Getting very muddy and wet in…
