We absolutely love being outdoors in the fresh air, so were really excited when we recently found out about the delights of Norburys Norrest Farm and cherry picking. We headed along on Sunday afternoon and were happy to see that social distancing was in place and that the field full of cherry trees was so…
Teddy Bears’ Picnic – a B’Opera Relaxed Concert
Our rainy Saturday morning was brightened by the very wonderful people of B’Opera. A morning filled with ‘magic’, games, old and new beautiful music by some phenomenal voices and pianists, all within the comfort of our own home. B’Opera live concerts are usually performed in a venue where children and adults alike are entertained within…
Wolverhampton Adventure Golf
This weekend saw the opening of the much awaited Wolverhampton Adventure Golf at Perton Park Golf Club and we couldn’t wait any longer to visit, so purchased tickets for today (Sunday 28th June). From the moment we entered the grounds, you could tell that this impressive 4500 square meter site had the wow factor. A…
AJ Jenks plays The Beatles
With music venues and theatres closed, a lot of us are searching for ways to listen to great music. Subscriptions to Spotify have increased and many tune into the National Theatre on Thursday evenings to watch old performances of some much loved theatre shows. Many of you will remember my 5 star review of Buddy…
Cotswold Lavender Fields
Yesterday, the beautiful Cotswold Lavender Fields opened their gates to the public and today we decided to head along to see how they were this year. Now open until 26th July 2020, these fields are so beautiful and well worth the hour drive from Birmingham to see them. Adults are £4, children aged 5 and…
National Trust during Covid times
Today we headed off on an adventure to Packwood House National Trust. We have been members since last August, but had never visited this house so were very excited to have managed to get tickets to go. Tickets for National Trust locations are now (during Covid-19) released on their website at Midnight on Thursdays /early…
Manor Farm Fruits PYO Strawberries
Today we headed along to Manor Farm Fruits to the PYO Strawberries field. With Covid-19 you now had to pre-book your One Hour time slot online. We thought it was wonderfully organised. Social distancing was superb and we felt so relaxed being able to do something that we love doing. To ensure social distancing is…
Onthebreadline Bakery, Four Oaks
Today I was popping to see my Dad and decided if I was going to be in Four Oaks, I had to find a bakery named @onthebreadline who I follow on instagram and treat me and my family to some goodies. Especially the orange chocolate bread that Sebastian Clough (the very amazing 23 year old…
Buddy – 30 Terrific Years!
Verdict: 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Buddy Holly had two record contracts, released three albums, along with 13 singles that charted in the USA Hot 100 and got married, all before his tragic death at the age of 22. He also left behind dozens of unreleased recordings, which have since been released. When I think what I…
B’Opera Relaxed Concerts
On the 22nd February 2020 we headed over to B’Operas first Saturday Relaxed Concert at the beautiful and very fitting venue of St Georges Church in Edgbaston. From the moment that you enter the building, right until the moment that you leave, you feel so welcome. Like you are a part of the B’opera family….