On Sunday I made a trip to the Edinburgh Christmas Markets and I would highly recommend a visit to anyone who is looking for an day or evening away. It’s been a hectic few months and I managed to talk my husband into taking a day off work so we could go away for a night. We decided on Edinburgh as we hadn’t visited for a very long time – we certainly weren’t disappointed. We decided to get the train…
I spent a good few hours on Friday evening trying to find out where to buy real Christmas trees in Newcastle and thought it may be beneficial to share my findings. I absolutely love this time of year and always look forward to an evening of Christmas films and Baileys whilst decorating my house. We decided to put our tree up a bit earlier this year as I am away a lot between now and Christmas, so I purchased my…
The Glass House is a new champagne bar that has opened in Newcastle city centre. Located on Dean Street, which is central to many of Newcastle’s nightlife locations including the Quayside, Diamond Strip and Grey Street, the Glass House offers a great relaxed vibe and a modern and contemporary decor. Offering a wide array of drinks, its specialties include premium whiskeys, cocktails, beers, wines and champagnes, which can be complemented with small plates of cheeses, desserts and charcuterie boards. The…
Anyone who reads my blog will know that I love to travel so I was delighted to hear that United Airlines and Newcastle International Airport have announced that their seasonal direct service Newcastle to New York flights will return in summer 2016. I love New York and the fact that we have a direct route flying six times a week from May to September is really great news for the region. What’s more, the flight connects to hundreds of other…
The Centre for Life Wedding Fair is taking place in Newcastle this weekend and my wedding boutique, Epernay Bridal, is delighted to be one of the exhibitors. Kicking-off at 12pm on Sunday, 4th October, the event will showcase some of the region’s premier wedding suppliers. Entry is free and all guests will receive a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival. A prize draw will be taking place every hour, on the hour, and free goodies and giveaways will also be…
A little while ago I blogged about the Boiler Shop Steamer and this October weekend sees the last event of 2015, before it returns in 2016 after it’s been refurbished. Taking place in Newcastle city centre, the event features live music and a great atmosphere, where independent drinks and food companies from across the region come together to offer an array of food and drink. The Boiler Shop Steamer October 2015 will take place on Friday, 2nd and Saturday, 3rd…
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