Music, Birdsong and a Little Bit of Magic: Nick Penny Returns to Stanwick Lakes
If you’ve ever wondered what the Northamptonshire countryside would sound like if it picked up a harp and started composing, here’s your chance to find out. On Thursday 3 July, much-loved local musician Nick Penny returns to Stanwick Lakes for an evening where music and nature become beautifully intertwined. Described by audiences as “absolutely unique, […]
The Perfect Tree: How to Choose (and Keep) Your Christmas Tree Looking Fresh
Nothing says Christmas quite like the sight – and scent – of a real tree taking pride of place in your home. But how do you pick the perfect one, and make sure it stays green and healthy throughout December? The team at Stoke Goldington Christmas Trees have been growing and caring for their trees […]
Debut Author Brings Festive Pirate Magic to Hanslope Primary School
Leicester’s award-winning independent children’s publisher, Sweet Cherry Publishing, is delighted by the success of a recent school visit with debut author Red, the creative mind behind Ho Ho Ho! A Pirate’s Christmas for Me. This engaging event took place at Hanslope Primary School, Milton Keynes, and captivated students in years 1 to 4 with an author talk, a reading and even an interactive activity!
3 Bespoke Cocktails to Make at Home for Valentine’s Day
Why not save a little bit of money this month and celebrate Valentine’s Day at home? If it’s your first or your fifty-first Valentine’s Day with your beau, February 14th is the perfect occasion to crack out that cocktail shaker hidden at the back of your cupboard. Whether it’s an intimate 3-course dinner or more […]
Saints on Stony – the ‘heartiest’ brunch in Milton Keynes?
If you think that Saints on Stony (and their older sister restaurant, Saints on St Giles in Northampton) is simply just your run-of-the-mill coffee shop, then think again; these hubs of social enterprise are cafés with real heart. Saints Coffee is run by Ben and Nicola – two champions of community betterment. Having recently been […]
To the food lovers and the food trade of the UK
The past eight months has seen disaster and innovation within the regional food & drink sector, possibly in equal measure. We have witnessed the rise and fall of our artisan cheesemakers and watched with sadness as our cousins in food service saw their trade plummet overnight. This has been balanced by independent retailers attracting new […]