Fun Things to Do
History for girls
Your female line could lead you to unexpected places
Women's history. A round of domestic servitude, marriage and childbearing, against a backdrop of kitchen equipment getting slightly snazzier through the ages? Definitely not!
Jen Newby, author of a great new book on the subject, writes: While history can seem weighted towards the male view, there are always stories waiting to be told from women's perspectives.
What’s the first sweet you ever tasted?
Where to buy retro sweets that bring back childhood memories!
Coolest Xmas party in town!
The Olivier Award-nominated hit show is back in the West End for a 5 week Christmas season at the Wyndham’s Theatre.
By Jen Newby, editor of Family History Monthly magazine
Is family history research worth spending hours trawling the records? What exactly will you find?
by Jenny Jewiss
It’s now official! Pétanque, a form of boules, is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.
Help the drive to increase the number of Talking Books
1 in 3 adults admit to hiding secret reading passion, according to leading sight loss charity.
What's in Fun Things to Do
A Bit of What You Fancy Does You Good.
What’s the first sweet you ever tasted?
A Secret Reading Passion
Help the drive to increase the number of...
Amazing jazz events in 2011
Highlights such as Jamie Cullum’s return to...
BluesFest London 2011
An international all-star blues, soul & jazz...
Bridge - A Beautiful Game
By Matt Betts, English Bridge Union
Busy Bees
Learn to Keep Bees in One Weekend
Christmas with The Rat Pack
Coolest Xmas party in town!
Create Lovely Things
By Sarah Warden-Smith at Bezeal (Cardiff)
Croquet
Crinolines, Curates and Cucumber...
Dine out at Thousands of Top Restaurants
2 for the price of 1
Discover your Roots
By Alexander Poole
Does your book club need a break?
Why Not Organise it with English Book Club...
Enamels and Enamelling in the Modern Era
By Erika Speel - The Guild of Enamellers
Fly Fishing
Why would you want to go fly fishing?
From Whence the Lily
By Col Iain A Ferguson LVO, OBE
Front Garden Faux Pas
Transforming an Outdoor Space
Garden Design Dilemmas
Questions you will wish you asked!
Give power to your pedal
Have you considered electrically assisted...
Got the Vibe?
Improve your golf immediately!
Have your Antiques Valued
By Eric Knowles or Henry Sandon
History for girls
Your female line could lead you to unexpected...
Hobbies for Men Over 50 and Over 60
From Wine Tasting to Helping Honey Bees
Hobbies for Women over 50 and over 60
From Hand Embroidery to Hatha Yoga
Kitchen Gardeners of the World Unite!
By Roger Doiron
Knitter Knatter
Be part of the comeback...
Lace Making
Hundreds of years of beautiful craftwork
Larkin's Jazz
Check this out...
Learn how to Draw Eyes
A simple step by step guide
Learn, practice and improve your Bridge in London
Bridge courses at the Andrew Robson Bridge...
Make your own Jewellery
Creative encouragement from designer Samantha...
Nordic Walking at Haldon Forest Park
Get fit, enjoy the great outdoors and meet...
Oriental Lilies - the Show Girls of the Garden
By Col Iain A Ferguson LVO, OBE
Photography Courses in London
Photo opportunity with photographer Chris...
Pigeon Racing - Fancy that!
By Peter Bryant of the Royal Pigeon Racing...
Play your cards right
At the Marie Curie Cancer Care Bridge...
Private Eye: the first 50 years
At the V & A - 18 October 2011 – 8 January...
Re-discover the Art of Hand Embroidery
at the Royal School of Needlework
Real English Tea with a Difference
Home Grown in Cornwall
Sitting Pretty with a House Sitter
By Wendy Reed of Homesitters
Snowdrops at Welford Park
February's Gift from an Angel
Start your own great Book Group
Enjoy debates, wine and gossip
Sunday Lunch at Ronnie Scott's
AND ALL THAT JAZZ
Take Up Thy Brush and Paint
You are never too old to learn
Ten Ways to Help Honey Bees
How to Bee-friendly
Tennis for the over 50s
Electronic coaching course from Rusty Rackets
The Gift which opened up my Life
A Joe Daisy Studio Painting Course
The Oldest Skier in Town
You are never too old to take up a sport
The Sheer Satisfaction of Growing Your Own
By John Harrison
The Spirit of Christmas Fair
in association with House & Garden
This Season's Top Five Must-Do Coastal Walks
Recommended by the National Trust and Hi-Tec...
Visit to Slimbridge in Gloucestershire
Migration: a spectacle that never fades
Vive Les Boules!
by Jenny Jewiss
What's on in London?
Great Deals to be had for January/February
Why trace your family tree?
By Jen Newby, editor of Family History...
Wine Society Tastings and Events
At The Wine Society
Workout DVDs Competition
NOW CLOSED
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
Out Now on DVD