If you had asked me in January last year if I would be a huge fan of frozen meals this year, I have to admit, I’d have laughed and said ‘no way’. I have always loved freshly cooked meals, having grown up with a Mum who was a chef for many years, a quality meal…
The Nutcracker 2020
This year has been a year full of very difficult times, especially for the arts. Theatres have had to close their doors and dancers have hung their shoes up. But with thanks to Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and The Linbury Trust, The Nutcracker has continued and tonight it was live streamed to a…
Cinderella
A truly magical outdoor production of Cinderella hit the stage 5 days ago at Wethele Manor and this evening we went along to see what we thought. The show is at Wethele Manor until 20th December before it moves on to a number of other local venues, finishing its tour on the 3rd January. If…
Silver Tree Bakery, Sutton Coldfield
What an absolutely amazing place. We headed to Silvertree Bakery (located on Water Orton Lane, B76 9BG) yesterday which opened last weekend and it is so christmassy and magical. You feel like you could be in Scandinavia with the wooden chalet, fire pit and picnic benches. They have some Christmas trees too and wooden reindeers…
Halls Christmas Shop
Christmas isn’t cancelled. That’s right. We all need something to look forward to and for many of us now Halloween and Bonfire night are out of the way, we are looking towards Christmas and all the cosy nights at home in front of the fire, snuggled up with a hot water bottle, staring at our…
World Premiere of Lazuli Sky
2020 has been quite a challenge for everyone, especially those in the arts industry. Birmingham Royal Ballet and Birmingham Repertory Theatre both have been impacted with the need to close to remain Covid secure. Fast forward to October 2020 and the two came together to deliver the World Premiere of Lazuli Sky, a much anticipated…
Hawkstone Park Follies
Being outdoors is our favourite. We love exploring new and exciting places that we haven’t been to before (or in my case, haven’t been to for many years, as I did head along when I was about ten with my family when it first opened). Set in 100 acres of Parkland The Follies is a…
Brewhouse and Kitchen, Sutton Coldfield
Having driven past here many times, I had always wondered what Brewhouse and Kitchen would be like. It was only when walking by last week, that we could smell the food cooking and decided to be led by our noses. As we entered the building, it was clean, tidy and looked incredibly fresh and open….
Lower Drayton Pumpkin Patch
Last weekend we popped over to Lower Drayton to try out their Pumpkin Patch. Having always been huge fans of Essington Farm, we have never ventured to another before… until now. I have to admit, I am gutted that we have only discovered it this year. It was absolutely fantastic. So much fun. The Bower…
Lower Drayton Farm
Lower Drayton Farm is a quaint, 750-acre working farm in Penkridge, Staffordshire. Only a mile from the M6, it is the perfect choice for a day out. Run by Farmer Richard Bower, his dad Farmer Ray and his partner Val, this is a family run farm that cherishes all that is family by giving you…