The 8 best places to eat and drink in Falmouth

The 8 best places to eat and drink in Falmouth

ByJen Lowthrop

…of classic coffees, made with an exceptional attention to detail.  https://www.instagram.com/p/CVFROHOI15O/ The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Falmouth If you’re after something a bit fancier on your visit to Falmouth, here are my top fine dining restaurants to try.  The Star & Garter This charming seaside eatery has tradition and elegance in spades. The Star & Garter is one of Falmouth’s most popular high-end restaurants, and it’s easy to see wh…

5 Free Virtual Book Clubs to join right now

5 Free Virtual Book Clubs to join right now

ByJen Lowthrop

…virtual chat with one of my favourite author’s Libby Page. I finished her latest book, ‘the 24 Hour Cafe’ just last month and loved ‘The Lido’ too. Her books are heartwarming and inspiring and I’m excited to virtually meet her on Friday. The Barrister’s Book Chamber do surprise book bundles too and sell lots of quirky books new and old over on their Etsy Shop. I have a random delivery of books winging its way to me right now! 🙂 https://www.instag…

Why and How to Support your Local Shops – in Matlock and Beyond!

Why and How to Support your Local Shops – in Matlock and Beyond!

ByJen Lowthrop

…xt read and nowhere to get a key cut when you’re in need of spare. https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPOk-YqaIT/ To support your local economy There are many stats about the benefit of putting your money back into local businesses. Research shows that for every £10 you spend in a local shop, £50 will go back into the local economy. This is because the shop owners will likely but that money back into the community. It has a cyclical effect and over time…

The Best Free Summer Events in Derbyshire

The Best Free Summer Events in Derbyshire

ByJose Walbank

…o find our round-up of the best free summer events in Derbyshire. The Best Free Summer Events in Derbyshire The best free fairs in Derbyshire Matlock Food & Drink Festival If there’s one thing that Matlock does well, it’s food and drink.  So, this festival is a foodie’s haven. For two days, the Matlock Food & Drink Festival will be in full swing, with live music playing as stall vendors serve up the region’s finest food.  On the 24th and 25th Augu…

Best Christmas Markets: Northern England

Best Christmas Markets: Northern England

BySophie Bratt

…quare, Manchester, 10 Nov to 20 Dec. Chester’s Traditional Festive Markets www.facebook.com/ChesterChristmasMarket Chester’s Christmas markets are very traditional. They look so stunning in and amongst the black and white Tudor buildings of this historical city centre, and right in the middle there’s a big, sparkly Christmas tree. They have a classic Real Ale Bar that serves hot chocolate, too, and some of their chocolate offerings are amazing! Ve…

Rome on a Budget – Itinerary for a day in Rome for under €30

Rome on a Budget – Itinerary for a day in Rome for under €30

ByJen Lowthrop

…ake your wish as you do so, of course).  Snack total: Approx €4.05 https://www.instagram.com/p/CbfDyXSoqRQ/ Our cheap lunch in Rome:  Rome’s streets are a testament to the country’s immense culinary talent. Everywhere you turn, there’s an independent shop selling fresh food.  So, on your search for a cheap lunch, we highly recommend stopping off at an Italian bakery. You’ll see rows of thick focaccia, stuffed with traditional Italian fillings (for…

My latest challenge to #RoamforChange for Toybox

My latest challenge to #RoamforChange for Toybox

ByJen Lowthrop

…t destination, just roaming through the night. More information on this to come shortly and how you could get involved! #RoamforChange – Next week I will roam for at least one hour each day, seeing where the wind takes me, thinking about the life of street children. For both this and the main evening walk I would LOVE for you to sponsor me and the charity ToyBox. I will be using Give Penny to fundraise where you will be able to sponsor me anything…