Last Friday I went on a road trip down to Manchester to attend Destinations The Holiday & Travel Show being held at Event City, a large conference centre near the Trafford Centre. The travel event was on from Thursday 18 th…
‘December Discoveries in the North East’
This month has so far been one of new discoveries, December has seen me tour the BBC studios in Newcastle, take a trip down an air raid shelter in the Grainger Market and explore Washington Old Hall, learning more about…
‘Essential North East’- Forts and Castles
I love to write about the North East of England, my birthplace, I am sure you can tell by now. Reason being I feel this fabulous part of the United Kingdom looses out to bigger cities or more famous/well known…
Newcastle Gin- ‘Spirit of the North East’
Gin, the hottest spirit on the block at the moment, don’t you agree? Everywhere you look there seems to be is a Gin inspired festival here or a Gin themed evening there. Which is music to my ears, a fellow…
‘Summertime fun with Fentimans!’
This week I received a fabulous hamper full of Fentimans Ltd Summer Drinks. I love Fentimans as a brand for two main reasons- They are a local brand from the North East of England, born and bred, like myself so…
‘World Gin Day 2017’ with Fentimans
gin A clear alcoholic spirit distilled from grain or malt and flavoured with juniper berries. The origins of gin date back to the Middle Ages, from use in herbal medicine. Gin was developed on the basis of Jenever, or…
Mocktails & More! Dry January with Fentimans…
After the busy month of December with all the eating, drinking and socialising, I was thrilled to receive a hamper of goodies from Fentimans. Not only because I love the products anyway, their Rose Lemonade is my all time favourite…
Dinner @ Marco’s
Last weekend my husband and I dined at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill in Newcastle upon Tyne. Situated within Hotel Indigo on Fenkle Street, it is a stylish and modern grill restaurant and bar, with seating for about 100…