Category: Arts and Culture
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Rivers of Poppies at Christ Church United Reformed Church, Port Sunlight: A Stunning Tribute of Remembrance
A breathtaking River of Poppies now cascades from the tower of Christ Church United Reformed Church in Port Sunlight. Created by local knitters, community groups, and Green Watch from Bromborough Fire Station, the installation honours those who served and sacrificed, symbolising remembrance, unity, and the enduring spirit of the village.
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Orrest Head Walk: A Family-Friendly Windermere Viewpoint with 360° Lake District Views
Discover Orrest Head, one of Windermere’s most family-friendly walks with stunning 360° Lake District views. This short circular route through Elleray Wood is perfect for prams, wheelchairs, and all ages. Follow in Wainwright’s footsteps and enjoy art, nature, and panoramic photo moments at the top.
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Emma Jane Unsworth Opens Liverpool Literary Festival 2025 with “Slags” – A Bold, Bittersweet Dive into Sisterhood and Self-Discovery
Award-winning novelist Emma Jane Unsworth opened the Liverpool Literary Festival 2025 with a lively discussion of her new book Slags — a darkly funny, deeply moving story of sisterhood, growing up in 1990s Manchester, and rediscovering yourself at forty. Inspired by Unsworth’s own teenage diaries and Take That fandom, Slags blends humour and heartbreak across…
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Discover Manchester Craft & Design Centre in the Northern Quarter
Discover the creative heart of Manchester at the Craft & Design Centre in the Northern Quarter. Home to over 30 independent makers, this hidden gem is filled with handmade ceramics, jewellery, textiles, and art you won’t find anywhere else. Explore studios, meet the artists, and shop unique pieces that make perfect gifts or future heirlooms.…
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A Gallery by the Sea: From Liverpool Blitz Rubble to Shoreline Sculpture at Crosby Beach
Discover Crosby Beach’s hidden “Gallery by the Sea,” where rubble from the Liverpool Blitz was dumped along the shoreline in the 1940’s. Today, bricks, tiles, and architectural fragments have been reshaped by the tide into an accidental open-air gallery. Part memorial, part artwork of erosion, this unique stretch of coast tells the story of war,…
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2025 John Moores Painting Prize
Discover the highlights of the 2025 John Moores Painting Prize at Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery. From Ally Fallon’s award-winning abstract, If You Were Certain, What Would You Do Then* to Dan Davis’s haunting Kitten and Sheila Rennicks’ provocative Girls Gals, this year’s exhibition captures the vitality of contemporary British painting. Explore powerful abstracts, figurative works,…
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My Ideal Week: Balance, Productivity, and Joy
My ideal week is the perfect balance of productivity, creativity, and joy. From organised workdays and LinkedIn networking wins to peaceful runs, embroidery, and quality time with my Jack Russell, Austin—I imagine a week where tasks are done on time, health goals stay on track, and there’s always space to recharge.
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The Best Things About September: Why This Month Feels So Special
Discover the best things about September and why it’s one of the most underrated months of the year. From slipping back into black boots and black bras to enjoying cosy evenings, seasonal foods, and fresh routines, September feels like a true reset. It’s also a time when social calendars open up, TV series return, and…
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The Unexpected Beauty of a Decaying Tangerine
A spoiled tangerine, no longer fit to eat, becomes an unexpected work of art. From vibrant orange to fringes of white mould, its decay reveals beauty in imperfection—a meditation on time, transformation, and the hidden artistry of everyday life.
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Peace. . .
Peace is found in those quiet evenings at home, relaxing with a steaming pot of tea and a refreshing J2O or ginger beer by my side. Soft classical music plays gently in the background, a scented candle flickers nearby, and my dog sleeps contentedly on my lap. It’s the perfect cosy night in—a moment of…
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