Planning a BBQ in the North East of England during summer isn’t exactly straightforward, thanks to the temperamental weather fronts we frequently see battering the coastline. But one thing’s for sure when we do get to BBQ, we take full advantage and we do it properly. Prior to this ...
As I walked into the brand new Flannels store in Newcastle today I got that familiar excitement I get when I go into shops knowing I’m going to want everything. I absolutely hate the Flannels store in the Metro Centre, but this is a completely different experience. Located on Northumberland ...
It’s shocking really that when I live just five minutes away I’d never been to Hinnies, the Geordie inspired, British restaurant on Whitley Bay sea front. I don’t have any excuse, but I was invited along earlier this week to try their new summer menu.
Sharing a diary style update in the middle of the month isn’t something I’d usually do, preferring to keep general what I’ve been up to updates for my monthly round ups, but I think Easter weekend deserves one of its own. Four days off would usually have me scouring the internet for weekend ...
Over the last month or so I’d been seeing and hearing a lot of people recommending Branches in Jesmond for Sunday dinner. With my crazy few weeks travel in March coming to an end I was dying for a normal Sunday in Newcastle, with a good Sunday roast and a few drinks so we booked up for last week.
I’ve been one of those people since 3rd January that’s done nothing but harp on about how I’m on a diet. I’ve stuck to it*, the weight is coming off weekly, and for the most part I’ve not found it too difficult. Two weeks ago though something changed and I got this ...