Exeter is getting ready for a stroke of genius and a brush with greatness as one of the city’s biggest events of the year draws ever closer. Art Week Exeter is a week-long festival showcasing not only the best that the region has to offer, but also displaying the critically-acclaimed work of some of the … Read More “Exeter Festival Promises a Brush With Greatness”
What Exeter lacks in size, it more than makes up for in fun activities, must-see attractions and historical hot spots. While it may not be as vast as some of its UK counterparts, make no mistake – this is a university city like no other, offering up a perfect blend of a fascinating past and … Read More “Five Fantastic Things to do in Exeter”
St. Patrick’s Day, or in the Irish language, Lá Fhéile Pádraig (the Day of the Festival of Patrick), is a unique Irish celebration held every year on the 17th of March. A day full of jubilation, music and a whole lot of green, this cultural festival celebrates one of Ireland’s most famous patron saints, St. … Read More “Go Green For St. Patrick’s Day”
#IWD2018 #PressforProgress International Women’s Day is a worldwide event taking place on Thursday the 8th of March, celebrating women’s cultural, social, economic and political accomplishments. Additionally, the day symbolises a ‘’call to action’’ to speed up the need for gender equality. Notably, the International Women’s Day champions the idea of solidarity through the structures of … Read More “International Women’s Day 2018: The Year of The Woman.”
Being handed the opportunity to host a major event watched by millions around the globe represents an opportunity for a city to show the world what it is made of. That is exactly what Birmingham can do when it hosts the Commonwealth Games in 2022. People are going to see the very best that this … Read More “Looking Forward to Birmingham 2022 – The Commonwealth Games”
Let’s be honest, whilst we continue to encounter the bitter coldness of February, it is always nice to look forward to something further down the line. Especially something that lures us out of the winter blues and into a happier and warmer part of the season. So, fancy feeling a bit more cheerful and energised? … Read More “Spring Is In The Air: 5 Unmissable Events Happening in London”
The festival of Chinese New Year has a history dating back 3,800 years and is known as Lunar New Year, which falls on the first day of the second new moon, just after the winter solstice. The date of Chinese New Year changes from year to year as it is based on the lunar calendar: it … Read More “History Of Chinese New Year”
Have you ever wanted to see a marathon in a completely different light – quite literally? Well, the perfect opportunity to do so is just around the corner. The Illuminator Night Trail Race on Saturday, October 28th is a half-marathon with a delightful twist. You can run or walk the 15-mile route at Glen Tanar’s ancient … Read More “Aberdeen Marathon With A Twist”
Aberdeen is revving up for a spook-tacular Halloween! The annual celebration is stepping up a gear this year, in the form of two consecutive nights of drive-in cinema fun at Castle Fraser. I put a spell on you The first instalment arrives this Friday (October 27th), with the “double, double, toil and trouble” of Hocus … Read More “Special Halloween Screamings – Aberdeen Drive-in Cinema”
The wait is almost over, and the anticipation is palpable – festival fun is about to take Aberdeen by storm, promising a magical mix of musical mash-ups! This is no run-of-the-mill gathering. We are talking edge-of-the-seat entertainment. This fine university city will be taken over by Soundfestival 2017, an explosion of new music that challenges … Read More “Soundfestival 2017”