Spending Money for Three Weeks in Sri Lanka

ByJen Lowthrop

…he safari was well worth it at 4500 RP for a 6-hour safari! Well worth the cost for a morning safari at Yala National Park! Other items that need to be paid for Internet – 150 RP (free wifi in hotel cafe – only paid once) Use of hotel pool – 250 RP Postcards and stamps – 450 RP So the grand total …. 42148 RP (in GBP, that’s £238.79) Not bad except, Towards the end of the trip, my travel buddy Sam and I were in need of some pampering so booked into…

Book List: Be Transported to Another Time

Book List: Be Transported to Another Time

ByJen Lowthrop

…ng a story that spans multiple decades and Rachel’s story prompted me to research how leprosy was treated in the late 1800’s and 1900’s. Head all the way back to the 16th Century Outlander The 1700’s Step back even further in time by reading Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Journey with Claire as she is transported back in time from 1945 to 1743! A longer read but you’ll soon be swept up into life in the Scottish Highlands in the mid 1700’s. This is t…

Upper East Side – The New Cool in Cape Town

Upper East Side – The New Cool in Cape Town

ByJen Lowthrop

…ally impressed with the food at the hotel and even more impressed with the cost. The food in Cape Town is really good value for money, a three course meal won’t set you back much more than £12 – £15 which considering the quality is an absolute STEAL! Regular free shuttles into town The hotel puts on regular shuttles into town and back, doing drops at the waterfront and in town, making it easy to see the main sites of the city without paying inner…

Doing Good for Nothing

ByJen Lowthrop

…but providing all their services for free they need to find ways to cover costs and become financially sustainable. Any ideas or contacts on corporate funding sources, ways to develop financial sustainability or crowd funding ideas for the club are hugely welcome. The website needs work as do their external communications to create a better community spirit… Any thought on how we can improve the website and their communications ?? Web Design has…

Local Businesses in Matlock still delivering during Lockdown

Local Businesses in Matlock still delivering during Lockdown

ByJen Lowthrop

…Alongside fruit and vegetables Jackson’s are also selling a few plants and compost. The plant-pot below shows a few flowers I got from there last week. Books, Crafts, Music Barrister’s Book Chamber The Barrister’s Book Chamber based in Matlock have an Etsy shop and are doing postal deliveries of book packages. You can pick genres, some specific classics and other book related things. They make great gifts too. Spinderella Matlock Spinderella are n…

The best summer food festivals in Derbyshire

The best summer food festivals in Derbyshire

ByJen Lowthrop

…festivals in Derbyshire. These range to include everything from completely free events, to ticketed festivals complete with tribute acts – in short, something for everyone! The Best Summer Food Festivals in Derbyshire Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair Date: 11th-12th May 2024 On 11th and 12th of May, Derby’s Elvaston Castle will throw open its doors once again, for the annual Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair. This marks the start of Derbyshire’s food festi…

Takeaways and Food Shops Delivering in Matlock during Coronavirus

ByJen Lowthrop

…pots nearby, including the Derbyshire County Council Carpark. They also do free home delivery for orders over £25. They do fruit, salad or veg boxes, including a range of other essentials like bread, pasta, milk and more. You can order online or by phone and their delivery times are on the website. Link above. Chatsworth Farm Shop Chatsworth Farm Shop are doing pick up or delivery of orders to Matlock and various areas nearby. You need to fill in…