The Mighty Recar: Documentary series from the BBC

Mighty Redcar: Recommended docu-series

The Mighty Redcar is a shining example of the power of documentary television: Sweeping vistas of the North Yorkshire coast; industrial backdrops; engaging characters plucked from the 35,000 residents; real lives. With Amazon Prime, an Unlimited Cineworld ticket, and a Todoist list competing with my inbox for most unticked items – it may seem strange that I’ve found time to indulge my documentary passion. But … Continue reading Mighty Redcar: Recommended docu-series

Factorylux pop-up lighting design showroom for London Design Week

Urban Cottage Industries, the British lighting company who produce designer bespoke lighting under their Factorylux brand are out and bout this week for London Design Festival with their new retail pop-up on Brick Lane – literally a double decker van – bringing their factory in Yorkshire on wheels to London. Factorylux began life with the founders salvaging, restoring and reselling original light fittings from redundant factories and … Continue reading Factorylux pop-up lighting design showroom for London Design Week

Outdoor Adventure Holidays in the UK

If you and your family crave adventure but don’t want to go far, you’re in luck – just about every kind of adrenaline-inducing activity you can dream of is available right here in the UK. Many are suitable for children. Rather than drag them through another museum or monument, why not catch a wave or climb a mountain with them? With so many different exhilarating … Continue reading Outdoor Adventure Holidays in the UK