There are very few people who could cope gracefully with a five month tour of the UK, let alone when they are in their 80′s. However, there is one lady who is doing exactly that as we speak, and we were truly honoured to be able to catch a glimpse [...]
Enjoy a Spa Under The Sky for charity…
April 12, 2012
If you happen to be free between the 20-22nd April and looking for something truly unique, then our friends at Bathing Under The Sky have set up the perfect event for you. Following the success of their inaugural charity event in February there’s going to be a second Spa under the Sky, [...]
From Page to Screen Film Festival, 11th – 15th April 2012…
April 5, 2012
How many times have you seen that your favourite book has been made into a film? You’re torn between excitement and dread at the thought of seeing those characters you brought to life inside your head being portrayed on screen. Well, Bridport’s From Page to Screen Festival (running from the 11th-15th [...]
The universe, the whole amazing universe…
March 9, 2012
You know when you daydream about the scale of the universe… then you stop because you think your head is about to explode? Well this creation by Cary Huang will help you picture it all, right from the things that are so small you can’t even imagine them to the [...]
Dorset Cereals in Hollywood…
February 10, 2012
Well that’s it, we’ve made the big time, we’re just waiting for the screaming fans, red carpet and waving into crowds at no-one. That’s right, we’re going to the Oscars! Well, we’re providing a gift for the goody bags (or ‘gifting lounge’ as it’s apparently called), which we think is [...]
Celebrate adventure and the outdoors through film…
January 30, 2012
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is coming back to the UK for the next 6 weeks, and it’s an event you don’t want to miss. Normally I wouldn’t say this, but the best way to discover what the Banff Mountain Film Festival is about is by watching the jaw-dropping 3-minute [...]
Take an hour off and stare out of your window for a great cause…
January 26, 2012
I’m sure a lot of you are already aware of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, but in case you’ve missed it, it’s here again this weekend and you should definitely get involved. ‘Get involved’ is often a phrase that can instill a sense of dread, however, this time getting involved [...]
Potentially the wisest and most interesting people on the planet…
January 13, 2012
Blogs can be wonderful things; full of insights into current events from those actually affected by them; exploding with beautiful images from as yet unspotted talents; or stuffed with useful tips and tricks about any pastime you could ever think of. Even if you’re a grumpy old fart and think they’re [...]
Happy New Year…
January 1, 2012
Well, it’s 2012 already, doesn’t that just seem crazy… when it was announced back in 2005 (that’s right seven years ago!) that London had the 2012 Olympics, it seemed such a long way away, then suddenly I’m opening a new diary with 2012 on the front. My initial plans to be [...]
Need a bit of entertaining between Christmas and New Year?…
December 26, 2011
Christmas is over, New Year is still a few days away, now is the time to relax with friends, family and loved ones. However, sometimes you can be at a bit of a loss for what to do, especially with the long evenings. Well, this year we had a lot [...]