Events Southsea Wanders When the circus came to town Posted on 20th August 2015 The Moscow State Circus comes to Southsea every year and I must admit, it’s always been part of the Common furniture; something I’ve not really taken notice of. However, with the excuse of two stepkids and a couple of rare days […]
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Europe’s Strongest Man
England Events Weird & Wonderful Europe’s Strongest Man Posted on 1st September 2014 Leeds has had a special place in my heart since I went to university there about 15 years ago. I realise that’s showing my age and that perhaps I should be over the nostalgia by now, but in all honesty this […]
When the circus came to town
Events Southsea Wanders When the circus came to town Posted on 20th August 2015 The Moscow State Circus comes to Southsea every year and I must admit, it’s always been part of the Common furniture; something I’ve not really taken notice of. However, with the excuse of two stepkids and a couple of rare days off […]
Sunset Screenings this Summer
Events Southsea Wanders Sunset Screenings this Summer Posted on 24th April 2016 Popcorn? Check. Blankets? Check. Starry Skies? Check. Summer’s approaching. Lucky for us, then, that the marvellous folk at Portsmouth Film Society have put together another cracking programme of open air screenings around the city. They’re in some stunning venues too; including Southsea Castle, The […]
Portsmouth Festivities’ Poetry Programme
Events Southsea Wanders Portsmouth Festivities’ Poetry Programme Posted on 1st June 2016 Iconic punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke is set to headline this year’s Portsmouth Festivities as the new poetry organisation, Portsmouth Poetry, contributes five exciting events to the existing ten day programme. Operating under a quotation from broadcaster and poet Clive James – […]
Magical Ways to Get Into the Festive Spirit This Christmas
England Events Travel Magical Ways to Get Into the Festive Spirit This Christmas Posted on 10th December 2017 Christmas spirit not hit you yet? Me neither. Thank goodness for VisitEngland – they’ve got some great ideas this festive season. Follow jewel-coloured trails through Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens, meet Santa on board a train in the North […]
Festivals of Normandy
Europe Events Festivals of Normandy Posted on 30th April 2018 Where else can you head out on holiday and see headliners like Depeche Mode, DJ Snake and The Offspring before exploring the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel? Listen to live jazz from in medieval streets? Rock out on a racecourse after touring the Pays d’Auge, land of cider […]
Survey Reveals the British Spirit of Adventure Doesn’t Always Extend to Eating
Europe News Travel Survey Reveals the British Spirit of Adventure Doesn’t Always Extend to Eating Posted on 28th January 2017 A study conducted by Le Boat into the eating habits of holidaying Europeans has revealed that Brits lag behind their French and German counterparts when it comes to experimenting with foreign cuisine. The survey […]
The World’s Most Unmissable Events for 2016
Events The World’s Most Unmissable Events for 2016 Posted on 27th October 2015 The travel experts at Full Circle Travel – an independent boutique travel company – have created a month-by-month guide to unmissable events happening around the world in 2016. So start planning now! From the ethereal Aurora Borealis dancing across a wintery night […]
Victorious Festival Preview – Mark Ronson
Events Southsea Wanders Victorious Festival Preview – Mark Ronson Posted on 17th August 2016 He’s headlining Victorious Festival’s Castle Stage on Sunday night, going head to head with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, with a DJ set. He’ll be fresh from Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bali and Kuala Lumpur, ready to party right next to […]