Where can you stay in the Metropolis…

Fuse / 28th February, 2014

At an affordable price with some chic styling?

Why not try one of the new wave of ‘cube hotels’ that accentuate the better aspects of ‘student style’ accommodation but with a few extras for the urban hotel market –  a difficult pitch – as they must be clean, hygienic and appealing – and most …More»

Green grows the Laurel

Furrow / 28th February, 2014

This weeks customary Saturday morning stroll took me to Freston woods, just inland on the Shotley Peninsula, on the high ground overlooking the Peewit paradise in the distance.

Although only a stones throw from home, and for no obvious reason beyond a more natural pull toward the river, this is still alien territory for …More»

Shine on…

Fame / 20th February, 2014

Helen Mirren was awarded the Bafta fellowship this week and I enjoyed the celebratory film clips which highlighted her key film roles throughout an illustrious career, including the high-class gangster moll, Victoria, standing firm with Bob Hoskins as Harold Shand, in the eponymous, The Long Good Friday.

I also rather liked her choice of …More»

Valentine’s Day… with a twist

Fuse / 14th February, 2014

I had a letter arrive in the post today, at work, in a pink envelope with a hand written address marked for my attention and on the back a note, “Do not open until the 14th!” How intriguing.  Sure enough it was a Valentines card, but not quite what I was expecting.

“Be my Valentine” was …More»