Flight Simulation
Mention flight simulator and many people will instantly say “game”. Believe me, the good ones are very much not games and can mirror reality very closely should you so wish, however, the simulators will behave like a game if you choose.
Foraging
What can be better than to forage for free, fresh food growing naturally in our countryside our urban landscapes and our gardens even.
A Few Days in Cornwall
From time to time I get a feeling of being restrained, held captive, you know that feeling? Last year I missed out on a trip to Cornwall but now I desperately need one. So fire up Chrome and get searching. I actually had a link bookmarked for a site. To my surprise,...
A Day In London
Day trip to London 23rd June 2021 The weather outlook was good so I decide to make my 1st trip to London since 2019 and the beginning of the Coronavirus Pandemic. The pre-booked rail tickets cost £28 return. On the day I catch a local bus to Castle Station for the...
Does Chocolate Give You Spots
Does Chocolate give you spots? An old wives tale or a truth “If we eat too much chocolate then will we get more spots” And quite frankly, it’s not strictly true, and it’s not quite as clear-cut as that. But before you rejoice and head out to stock up on the half-price...
’81 The Original Diner
'81 The Original Diner - Hamburger Heaven Memories of 1971 and the opening of Buddies in 1981 Out of the ashes of the chain of restaurants called Buddies USA Diners came '81. Buddies USA Diners was sold to a local Northamptonshire company that immediately changed the...
Japanes Art
Painting is the preferred artistic expression in Japan, practiced by amateurs and professionals alike. Until modern times, the Japanese wrote with a brush rather than a pen, and their familiarity with brush techniques has made them particularly sensitive to the values and aesthetics of painting.
The White Hart Great Houghton
The White Hart in Great Houghton is a classic English country pub set in the village of Great Houghton near Northampton just off the A428 Bedford Road.
Spare a Thought for Nature
We are close to lockdown ending and restrictions easing. Do you remember the chaos last year when the 1st lockdown was eased? People flocked to the countryside and in many cases, they were ill-prepared, cared little for the environment and were ignorant of the countryside code. Car owners parked in inappropriate and dangerous places.
Dates and Events 2021
Selected dates and events that will take place in Northamptonshire this year.
Go Cruise & Travel
Feature post under development by Tracey Holt an expert on cruises, cruising and other holiday types.
Working from Home and new lifestyles
Society changes and evolves all the time. Sometimes as a result of a shock (war for example) where things speed up or change direction completely. At the present, we are undergoing a digital revolution (If you had not realised) and its impact is becoming profound in how we live our daily lives.
Blogging
Anyone interested in journalism should consider having a blog (practice makes perfect). Convert your hobby or passion into a blog and let other people share your knowledge and ideas.
Does Your Skin Look Good Naked?
According to a recent poll 45% of us wouldn’t leave home without make-up, quite a staggering statistic when you think about it.
So to all of you who’ve ever felt ‘meh’ without make-up it’s time to change the shame and insecurity you feel surrounding your skin.
Birdwatching
Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you enjoy being outside? Does nature interest you? then bird watching could be just the thing for you.
Staying Safe Online
I use the internet every day and I take security very seriously and so should you. Too many times friends and clients have telephoned me asking for help because they have a problem resulting from bad practice on their phone, tablet or PC.
Northamptonshire
The 1st article of this blog should rightly be about – Northamptonshire.