I thought I would start April with a picture perfect, picture heavy post and a spot of culture. Last week along with my friends Sue and Jo I attended the Mausoleum of the Giants an exhibition by Sheffield's adopted son - street artist Phlegm. His murals of fantasy creatures are scattered throughout the city often … Continue reading SHEFFIELD SCENE | Phlegm – Mausoleum of the Giants
You know how I like to end my year with a goodbye / round-up post ... Tracey's Oscar speech of sorts. Well here is this years offering ... [you can read last years post // HERE] It's slightly earlier than usual because there's a rumour we may be going away. I say maybe because it's … Continue reading LIFE | Goodbye 2018…
Sheffield has recently had an influx of new cool places to hang out . We have always been a bit behind the rest of our neighbours Manchester and Leeds so it's good to see us catching up. At last. Though saying that our Christmas market is seriously lacking ! Last week I, along with a … Continue reading LADIES THAT LUNCH | The Library Bar and Restaurant
Imagine if Willy Wonkers Chocolate Factory met Grease the movie - it would result in Kaspa's. All singing and dancing desserts served in a space that has a feel of a 50's diner ... decked out in Barbie Pink. Kaspa's are a chain of new dessert houses that offer hot and cold desserts all under … Continue reading LADIES THAT LUNCH – Kaspa’s
It rained yesterday and it never stopped. Just like my hair the weather was dark, damp and seriously lack-lustre. Luckily we [ Sue and I ] were booked in to review the lunch time menu at the Lost & Found , which was formerly the The Pointing Dog on Ecclesall Road. Something rather lovely to … Continue reading LADIES THAT LUNCH | Lost & Found for Lunch and Cocktails
Before we start can I just say it's not big and it's not clever to drink and get drunk ... but let's be fair it is bloody good fun! I can remember my first experience with alcohol like it was yesterday ...[ not including the Baby Cham mum used to let us have on special … Continue reading LIFE | Alcohol and I … the early years
It's been a while since I did one of these what's happening / new places to visit in Sheffield posts ... So Hey Up Sheffield ... tell me what's occurring ? THINGS TO SEE & DO 'Tommy - There But Not There' at Sheffield Cathedral Sheffield Cathedral is an absolutely breathtaking building and is a … Continue reading LIFE | What’s happening Sheffield ?
There are various situations that send me into a mild panic ; make me anxious . Flying Being near sharks [ not that I rarely ever am. I don't get to Sea World that often ] Attending my eye test earlier this week. I had been worried about my eyes [especially my right one] which … Continue reading HEATH |Eyeye Sheffield… I see you !
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