Tova Leigh F*cked at 40

As a mother of four and turning forty-two this year I was interested by an opportunity to read Tova Leigh’s F*cked at 40.  The quote I was sent referred to being fed up of “just” being a mum is how I interpreted it and I could certainly relate to that. Thoughts on Tova Leigh’s F*cked … Read more

Fun Ways to Learn Shakespeare’s The Tempest

Artistic Ways to Learn Shakespeare’s The Tempest There are many ways that you can teach Shakespeare in a fun way, we focused on The Tempest this year for Shakespeare week. A lot of resources are on the Shakespeare Week website including the instructions we used to build characters from The Tempest out of LEGO. It … Read more

Harrogate – is it really the best place to live in the UK?

I have been financially compensated for this post. Over recent years Harrogate has consistently held its place in the top rankings as one of the best places to live in the UK. More recently it also scored highly in a big survey of the happiest places to live in the UK. Best Place to Live … Read more

Art Inspiration

Art is all around us, and with its many different formats then there is sure to be something to suit everyone. Whether this simply drawing a picture with pencil and paper, or experimenting with different media (paint/charcoal/pastels, etc.), taking photographs, building sculptures (from paper, wire, clay, LEGO), origami, cross-stitch, fashion, make-up/face paint/body art, needle felt … Read more

My Spy Movie (2020)

My Spy Movie

Advanced Screening Review of My Spy My Spy Movie – The Plot My Spy sees JJ a hardened CIA operative (played by Dave Bautista, probably best known for playing Drax one of the Guardians of the Galaxy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) almost completely blowing a mission so ends up demoted by his boss (Ken … Read more