You are here: Latest Updates Latest Updates Please wait... Book Review New1066 The Conquest by Peter Fieldman My knowledge of history is lamentable. Whether it be from my native Canada or from the UK, where I now live. So a few years ago when we visited Normandy and, more… 2018-08-12 Film Review NewRashomon Directed by Akira Kurosawa It is fudal Japan and the rain is coming down on the gate of “Rashomon” where a woodcutter and priest recount details of a horrific event. A woman has been attacked in the forest by a bandit and her husband… 2018-08-12 Concert Review NewSounds and Sorcery: Celebrating Disney's Fantasia London (England) Ever since I heard about this show I was intrigued being a fan of the original experimental film “Fantasia” from Disney - Classical music accompanied by animation. So, when I was given a great offer on… 2018-08-10 Book Review NewInto a Dark Realm by Raymond E. Feist “Into a Dark Realm” is the second book of the “Darkwar Saga” which is concluded in the final book “Wrath of a Mad God”. Since I did not read the first book but am familiar with other Riftwar novels it… 2018-08-09 Film Review NewMission: Impossible - Fallout Directed by Christopher McQuarrie How old is Tom Cruise now? He is awfully spry for his age…Hang onto your hat this is yet another chapter in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise that sees Cruise do most of his own stunts…and what… 2018-08-09 Restaurant Review NewGerman Gymnasium London (England) - Camden Town German Gymnasium has been high on my list of restaurants to visit for quite some time with exceptional reviews. When they offered a set menu as part of the “Evening Standard” “D&D London’s Summer Festival”… 2018-08-08 General Event Review NewCountryfile Live 2018 Woodstock (England) Another summer, another trip to “CountryFile Live” which is likely to be the largest country show in the UK under the banner of the much-loved Sunday night BBC television show “CountryFile” this year celebrating… 2018-08-05 Book Review NewMy Booky Wook by Russell Brand In this first autobiography by the comedian and presenter Russel Brand we hear of Brand's early days then his becoming a stand-up comedian, MTV presenter then presenting on Big Brother. The book starts… 2018-07-28 Film Review NewBright Directed by David Ayer In an alternative, gritty, reality fantasy creatures such as fairies (pests), elves (the elite) and orcs (slow and very rough) live side by side with humans. Human “Daryl Ward” (Will Smith) is a Los Angeles… 2018-07-28 Travel Information NewWest Sussex Travel Information Updated to include information from the "Weald & Downland Living Museum" which we visited yesterday. 2018-07-22 Restaurant Review NewKiller Tomato London (England) - Shepherd's Bush NOW CLOSED I have to admit with a great deal of shame that we never tried Killer Tomato until it was too late…The day after our visit the restaurant closed it's door for good and the reason we… 2018-07-20 Restaurant Review NewKiln London (England) - Soho Ever since I read a rather favourable review of Kiln I have wanted to visit so the other day I got my wish when in the area for an Art exhibition. This is a tiny place with bar-style seating along a counter… 2018-07-18 Exhibition Review New250th Summer Exhibition London (England) I was not sure what to expect from the Summer Exhibition as I have never attended but in this it's 250th anniversary (yes, 250 years) I really had to go and am very glad I did. … 2018-07-18 Film Review NewIncredibles 2 Directed by Brad Bird Following on from the events of the first film, “Incredibles 2” sees the destruction to the city from the superhero Parr family battle with “The Underminer” leading to their arrest and a ban on all superheros…. 2018-07-16 Book Review NewExcession by Iain M. Banks In the far future a mysterious artefact appears. Ships from the Culture and Affront – a race of rather aggressive and somewhat persistent scavengers – Race towards an inevitable showdown to determine… 2018-07-15 Film Review NewAnnihilation Directed by Alex Garland Lena (Natalie Portman) is an ex-army biologist who is startled when her husband Kane (Oscar Isaac) returns unexpected after twelve months from a mission for the army but has no memory of anything that… 2018-07-15 Concert Review NewThe Muppets Take the O2 London (England) I have to admit, we had not originally planned on going to see the Muppets and primarily it was because of the cost (£45 to £100 for seats) but also not knowing what to expect. When we were given an… 2018-07-14 NewTenerife Travel Information We recently visited the Canary Islands for the first time on the island of Tenerife. Spectacular scenery, pleasant weather, beautiful water and Spanish food. What's not to love? 2018-07-07 NewHerefordshire Travel Information Recently visited Symonds Yat in the beautiful Herefordshire. 2018-07-07 Travel Information NewHay-on-Wye Travel information One of my favourite cities in the UK, Hay is a haven for book lovers but is also a beautiful small village on the border of England/Wales that is well worth a visit. Yeah, can be very busy with tourists though... 2018-07-07 More Recent Items Click for more items... Subscribe to my mailing list to receive weekly updates delivered to your inbox Note: I will NOT share your email address with anyone and you can unsubscribe at any time.
