Sometimes you can't beat going for a nice authentic curry. It's all good and well getting a takeaway now and again, but going to a restaurant and taking in the sights and the smells too really adds to the overall effect. I went with some of the family to Akbar's in Newcastle. (Who just so happen to be the winners of the Asian...
Head to Low Fell and among the usual pubs and shops you will find The Bank. A chic cocktail bar and eatery placed in a refurbished bank. (Hence the name I guess.) I've been to the Bank on a couple of occasions when on a boozy night out on the Fell. I've never been during the day when it isn't packed to the...
I had afternoon tea at the Copthorne Hotel last year, it was a great experience. So when my brother’s girlfriend (Lorii) bought me a voucher for my birthday, I was more than happy to go back and try it again. I went with my mam, you know there's no one else I really afternoon tea with. (changed it into a verb there) and...
Spring is here! I'm actually so excited for the bunny rabbits, the daffodils and the butterflies. The warmer weather and the smell of freshly cut grass is also a perk. Since I was celebrating the sunshine I took Poppy on a nice long walk to one of my favourite spots. I say its a favourite spot, but I guess its more of a...
Since I do a lot of walking, I thought I’d try and follow an actual route for once instead of just walking wherever the wind takes me. I found one online called Cuddy’s Corse, which was starting from the church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert in Chester le St and ending up at Durham Cathedral. So I dragged my mam and Poppy...
My mam is thinking about sprucing up the garden a bit. For some inspiration we thought we'd take a little trip to Birkheads Secret Gardens and Nursery. When we pulled up it was such a contrast from when we had visited in the summer time last year. The sky was a dull grey, drizzling and most of the glorious flowers were nowhere to...
