by Alistair on May 22, 2010
To find cheap London theatre tickets, there are a number of options. Perhaps the most obvious is the individual playhouse’s box office. There are often last-minute cancellations, too, so it may be possible to buy seats for even the most popular shows. Ticket booths in the West End are also a good source, as is [...]
by Alistair on May 21, 2010
Even in the age of mass media, with endless forms of screen entertainment at our disposal, it seems that plenty of people still find the idea of a night out at a London theatre highly attractive. Let’s face it, it’s not too difficult to see why! You can’t beat the atmosphere of a live event [...]
by Alistair on May 20, 2010
The finest London plays include spectacular musicals, tense thrillers, hilarious comedies and thought-provoking dramas. To find the latest offerings, theatre listings are available in national newspapers and on the worldwide web. You’ll be spoilt for choice, so you may need time to make your selection. There are tickets available at the individual theatres, at specialist [...]
by Alistair on May 20, 2010
London plays hit the headlines more often than you might imagine, given that it’s really only quite a small proportion of the UK population that ever make it down to the English capital to take their seat in the audience of a dramatic spectacle of one sort or another. But it seems that the press [...]
by Alistair on May 20, 2010
Whenever your energy levels are low and the pace of your life has gotten out of control, a spa voucher can help you restore your equilibrium. A range of treatments are available at every facility, from soothing massages to restorative therapies. There are spa facilities in every part of the United Kingdom, and whether you [...]
by Alistair on May 19, 2010
Returning to education is something thousands of people in the United Kingdom do every year. Whether to gain qualifications for a specific promotion or simply to prove to yourself that you can achieve what you always thought you could, there’s an immense satisfaction to gaining academic success. A-levels are recognized in educational circles and by [...]
by Alistair on May 18, 2010
When travelling abroad, the finest way to sample local life is to do as the locals do. When in middle eastern and northern African countries, that means you need to shop in the souq. The bustling atmosphere and tempting products on offer give you a genuine taste of the neighbourhood. The souq, or souk, is [...]
by Alistair on May 18, 2010
I have a tip for anyone who ever finds themselves fretting over what to get me for a present. You know – one of those occasions when you rack your brains wondering what you can get that’s a little bit different and yet is certain to be appreciated? I have become aware of the range [...]
by Alistair on May 17, 2010
A gas barbecue is so simple to use, and will bring perfect results time after time. During the summer months, there’s nothing more pleasurable than enjoying warm afternoons in the garden enjoying sumptuous burgers and sizzling sausages. As the afternoon eases into evening, a glass or two of wine and a little music on the [...]
by Alistair on May 17, 2010
There seem to be so many educational options for young people approaching 16, these days. A-levels, AS-Levels, technical certificates, vocational training… But for those wanting to go on to higher education, A- and AS-Levels are the most common route. Back in my day choosing a course to aim for involved thumbing through catalogues in the [...]