All across the world rebellions are being organised to take action on climate change. The organisers hope to have more people than last time in April. Seeing how many people came out on Sunday evening then I would have thought a lot more people will be out during the next 2 weeks. Its Extinction or…
World Zombie Day arrived in London on the 5th October 2019. After 7 years this was going to be the last one, it takes a lot of time organising and they wanted to let someone else take it on. I have been going for most of them over the last seven years and it has…
It was London Fashion Week from September 13th to 17th 2019, one of the great things about the week for a photographer is that there are plenty of opportunities to take portraits of people. From the models who go to the events to the people in the audience. Most of them don’t mind their photo…
Discover Watford’s history at the Heritage open days taking place this September (12 – 22nd). There are over 20 events/tours happening, from the Town Hall to Watford Football Club and the smaller venues of Cassiobury House. Also, you can get behind the scenes at the Pump House. Find out more of what’s on using the…
After more than 30 years in the music business, it is a surprise to know that this is Gilles Peterson’s first festival in the UK. And what a festival he has lined up!! I don’t know why it’s taken him so long. Gilles has curated a wonderfully eclectic lineup from world music, joining the dots…
It’s blooming marvellous, the beautiful annual festival of floral art which took place between the 20th to 25th May 2019. It extends the RHS Chelsea Flower Show into the local neighbourhood. There were some impressive floral displays all made from real plants and flowers. Below I have listed my favourites although I didn’t get to…
May day was celebrated in Watford on the 6th May at Cassiobury park bandstand. It’s the traditional celebration for the start of spring but the weather didn’t play ball as it was quite cool but at least it didn’t rain. Over 400+ people braved it to watch the morris dancers and to take part in…
Cruising around the miniature railway as an 8 year old back in 1978 I remember this as a fond experience, roll on to 2019 and I am back on the ride for the 60th anniversary. Some 40 years later it brings back good memories as many other people found out when they went to the…
Great to have the amazing Florist in Watford, the colourful bar/restaurant. It opened on the 22nd of April on a hot sunny Easter bank holiday and it was very busy when I arrived in the early afternoon. It certainly is a selfie paradise for all you Instagrammers out there with lots of backdrops to take…
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…
