What better way to create a great atmosphere in a record shop than to have a live band play in your front window. Top move by HMV who gave stage to another one of Richie’s bands, and another one that I’ve wanted to see for … Continue readingHMV- Thee Lucifer Sams
We were delighted to be asked along to the Wedding of Lauren and Tom in the Chilli Barn near Otley. The weather on the day was glorious and so the ceremony was held outside. The whole day was wonderful, emotional, enjoyable and highly tiring! So … Continue readingKnott Tying – Chilli Barn
We thought we’d stay over in Chester a few nights to have a meal, catch up on a film and meet up with a few mates.. And of course whilst you are there you have to do at least one circuit of the walls with … Continue readingChester – Walking its Walls
It was all happening in Lark Lake at Press Brothers with La Marzocco on their Liverpool stop of their roadshow. Coffee and chocolate tasting, oat milk caber tossing, pizza, Carnival beer and the ultimate Latte art throw down. Great to meet Greg from the Bristol Syrup company … Continue readingLa Marzocco – The Roadshow
Hadn’t been golfing for a while (we checked later it had been 2017!) so with the old Pitch n Put now closed our very good friend Phil suggested we have a go at the two “crazy” golf courses that can be found on the NewBrighton … Continue readingNew Brighton – Golf Double
Previously being exhibited at the Liverpool Cathedral the World comes to Knowsley. “Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface* the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, … Continue readingSt Chads – GAIA
Can’t beat a nice trip to the Gallery and here in Liverpool we are blessed with so many. This time it was the turn of the Tate who was hosting an exhibition by the painter Lucian Freud. Nice to be able to get up close … Continue readingLucian Freud – Real Lives
For my birthday Mrs B had booked us in for a surprise stay at the tremendous terrific Titanic hotel on Stanley Dock, Liverpool. We stayed for the night and had a fab dinner (the great thing about having a birthday close to Christmas is you … Continue readingThe Titanic – Birthday Treat
Not a city to let a pandemic get in the way of its art, the River of Light Festival brightened up everyone spirits. Intriguing installations from artists were spread across the waterfront and back in towards the centre giving a decently spread walk on a … Continue readingRiver of Light – Festival 2021
Whats better than a few beer in the afternoon and a Thai meal? Well a few beers in the afternoon and a Thai meal and then some more beer in a bar we’ve never been in before, The Motel.. Top entertainment!