Monthly Archives: May 2015

Community hub at the source of the Aln in Grade I-listed church

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The parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Alnham. A rural church is making plans to become a community hub after securing funding for nearly £200,000 for a restoration to the Grade I-listed building. St Michael’s Church is Alnham’s only public building and hopes to become a place for everyone in the community to find a place to relax and feel at home.The move comes after Alnham residents successfully Read more [...]

Real People Show Off Their Talents Through Events With Funzing

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This is a sponsored article on behalf of Funzing.  Urban Graffiti in Hackney Urban Graffiti in HackneyLearn Japanese culture in HollowaySupper clubs galoreBecome a ping pong pro in Holborn Are you tired of frequenting the same London haunts over and over? Want to try unusual and truly authentic activities in London? Whether it’s a night out with friends or a solo adventure, often the best way to get stuck in with something new is to hook up with passionate people Read more [...]

Step back in time: 6 of Essex’s best country houses and gardens

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What could be more quintessentially English than a country house and formal garden? Essex is blessed with a wealth of historic venues and stunning green spaces, each possessing a distinctive character and atmosphere all of its own. Whether you’re a connoisseur of majestic architecture, natural beauty, living history, or cultivated splendour, you’ll find everything you’re looking for – and more – in Essex’s houses and gardens. On a midsummer evening, with the fresh Read more [...]

Harry Styles has been IMDB listed in the cast for a film alongside Paris Hilton

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There's been rumours hanging around for ages that Harry Styles is set to head over to the Hollywood hills for a bit of a casual Saturday job, but we never really gave them much credit seeing as we saw his acting abilities back in the iCarly days.But in the weirdest 1D based news since Niall Horan's car was covered in toilet paper, fans have spotted Harry's name popping up on IMDB this weekend, in the cast for a film starring…. err, Paris Hilton. AMAZING. The goss about Harry and his glorious Read more [...]

Stanley Dock, Hamilton Square and the other 21 Mersey sites deemed "at risk …

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Some of Merseyside’s most historic and important conservation areas are at risk, according to a new survey. They include Stanley Dock, in Liverpool, Hamilton Square, in Birkenhead, and Lord Street, in Southport. Conservation areas are neighbourhoods earmarked for preservation because of their architectural significance and the character they bring to a city or town. Historic England (formerly known as English Heritage) manages a list of conservation areas deemed “at risk” - and a total of Read more [...]

Sunrise’s Samantha Armytage visits Melbourne’s National Trust listed Como …

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By Daniel Van Boom for Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:39 GMT, 10 May 2015 | Updated: 14:03 GMT, 10 May 2015 4 View comments She's currently enjoying some time in Melbourne with Seven's Kylie Gillies.And during her stay Samantha Armytage took some time to take a peek at Como House - a National Trust listed property that her family owned half a century ago.The Read more [...]

The North wing of historic Callaly Castle in Northumberland is for sale

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For sale: your own corner of a real castle. The North wing of Callaly Castle in Northumberland is on the market for £485,000. And - as a site which has evolved, in one way or another, for 900 years - it is a chance to own a bit of history in what the famous architect Nikolaus Pevsner once said was one of the most interesting houses in the county. The castle is rich in history and was built on what is known to locals as Shepherd’s Shaw. But, first, a warning. You don’t get crenellations, arrow Read more [...]

Why Otley’s pubs may be saved from last orders

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For a town of 14,000 people, Otley in West Yorkshire is disproportionately well served by pubs. There’s a bar for every taste. The Bay Horse does roast beef and dripping sandwiches for £1.50. At the Whitakers Arms on Wednesdays, ladies get a bottle of wine for a fiver. The White Swan has live music. The Red Lion has Sky Sports. The beekeepers meet at the Fleece. They love children at the Black Horse hotel. And the landlord at the Junction lets you use the loo even if you’re not buying a drink. But Read more [...]

Three conference centre events cost Coventry taxpayers £15k

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Bills for three events held at a privately-owned conference centre have landed at the Council House, costing ratepayers £15,085. The most recent one from the Welcome Centre in Parkside was for the Coventry Partnership Conference where 200 delegates attended at a cost of nearly £30-a-head, including lunch. The theme was Coventry and Growth: Securing maximum benefit for all. Coventry University has certainly played its part in growth in Parkside, which is dominated by its business and enterprise Read more [...]

Travel review: Bristol – A living city to gorge on

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Bristol is the European Green Capital for 2015 Avon calling: The weather wasn’t kind, but rain doesn’t stop play in Bristol, writes Lucy Oates. My recent trip to Bristol for a two-day, spring city break almost resulted in the shortest travel review ever; it rained (a lot). Thankfully, I discovered the ultimate wet weather activity just a stone’s throw from where I was staying at Brooks, a boutique guesthouse in the Read more [...]