It was a cold and snowy February afternoon and I and the Hirst famalam had been walking around Langley. In need of a pit stop, we found ourselves in Allendale and got more than we had bargained for. We went to the Allendale Forge Cafe, which is a quaint cafe that showcases and celebrates local… Continue reading Culture Trip 21- Museum of Classic Sci-Fi @Allendale
Author: GemmHirst
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Culture Trip 20- Bugs on Tour @Intu Metro Centre, Gateshead
I had heard rumours that these giant bugs had landed in Intu Metro Centre, Gateshead and I was intrigued to find out more. So off me and my brother popped, to the Metro Centre to see what it was all about. And there were giant bugs around the malls. I am not one for creepies… Continue reading Culture Trip 20- Bugs on Tour @Intu Metro Centre, Gateshead
Top 5 North East Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day-a chance to celebrate with those you love- no matter who they are. It is nice to treat yourselves for a nice meal out somewhere. There are loads of eatery places in the North East so how you do know where is good to go? I have chosen 5 places in the North East… Continue reading Top 5 North East Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Creative Crafters- Poppy Almond Design
Image: Poppy Almond Design Tell me more about your craft? What is it? When did you find out you were good at it? I am a Freelance illustrator and designer based in Leeds. I design and sell a range of prints, greeting cards and accessories under poppyalmonddesign as well as designing and illustrating for different… Continue reading Creative Crafters- Poppy Almond Design
Creative Crafters- Emma Knitty
Image: Emma Knitty Tell me more about your craft. What is it? When did you find out you were good at it? I’m first and foremost a knitter and knit designer, but I do like to try my hand at other crafts once and a while, so I much prefer the term ‘maker’! I work as… Continue reading Creative Crafters- Emma Knitty
Review: War Horse @Sunderland Empire
The bond between a human being and an animal is special and in hard times there are moments in your life when you just need that special friend to help you get through it. And that is shown in the National Theatre acclaimed play War Horse. Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, we see… Continue reading Review: War Horse @Sunderland Empire
Self Care #2
In the morning of today, I tried some meditation which focused on a body scan and really noting and focusing on any ailments or any niggles I had and what to do with them. Usually, in the evening, I do some Yoga but as it was my day off I decided to in the afternoon,… Continue reading Self Care #2
