Unlock the great outdoors
From February 18 to 26, you can visit one of the biggest and most dynamic consumer exhibitions in the UK – the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show. As the
Know your palm – part one
The true date palm, Phoenix Dactylifera I AM glad another Christmas is over and under my belt. Goodbye Santa, snowmen, mulled wine, tacky flashing lights, six vegetables, Queen’s speech, chocolate
Stratford-upon-Avon’s biggest ever festival
Thirty minutes south of Coventry airport is Stratford-upon-Avon, where from April 2006 the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will host The Complete Works, a year long festival of the entire works
New Year travel resolutions
IT’S A new year and we’re looking forward to 12 months full of exciting new destinations and experiences. Here are our top 10 travel resolutions to ensure a hassle-free travel
Following in the footsteps of France’s tragic last queen
• The hamlet reflected the late 18th century romantic taste for everything rustic. It was commissioned in 1780 by Marie Antoinette By Chris Graeme A CAPRICIOUS, frivolous, superficial gambler and
Film Review – CASANOVA
The love god returns AUSTRALIAN HEATH Ledger plays history’s most famous lothario Casanova – the driven, besotted, seemingly helpless yet graceful Italian lover, who has made the pursuit of women
And now for something a little different…
Doncaster, a bustling town full of hidden gems • Millennium Galleries, Sheffield A CASTLE, a Minster, the largest market in the North of England, a famous racecourse, plus lots of
Film Review – THE TRANSPORTER 2
Frank can transport me any day! BRITON, FRANK Martin (Statham) is a driver-for-hire. His job is simple – he transports objects or people from one place to another, using an
Ensure you have a good time
PICTURE THE scene – you’re in the travel agent organising your next holiday. Despite spending hours carefully choosing the perfect trip, you neglect to buy the right travel insurance. Market
Hot soups for cold evenings
Hearty Bean Soup Soak between 250g and 400g of dried beans overnight in water. Drain and put in a large cooking pot. Add an onion or two, quartered, a roughly