Hyper Japan, the UK's biggest J-culture and anime convention, opens its doors for its fourth year this weekend. Earls Court will be a veritable goldmine of all things Japan, with shopping, a game and anime park and food and drink demonstrations amongst all the things you can do over the weekend. … [Read more...]
Film Preview – The Imitation Game
Benedict Cumberbatch has developed a reputation for playing both literary characters and real-life people on the silver screen. He's already tackled the likes of William Pitt the Younger, author Alexander Masters and Van Gogh, not to mention his - rather terrifying - transformation into Julian … [Read more...]
Free Studio Ghibli craft patterns round-up
The world of Studio Ghibli is a wondefully magic one, full of forest spirits, witches and fish-girls. And, as you can imagine, the creatures of Ghibli lend themselves very well to being transformed into craft patterns. You get one guess as to who the firm favourite is - indeed, there are plenty of … [Read more...]
Creative Kids: art classes for kids from ages 4 to 8
If you're not sure how to fill up the summer holidays with activities your kids might like, if you're questioning your own creative skills in setting up activities, or if you want to have a positive space to create alongside your kids, then look no further than Creative Kids. Creative Kids is a … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Series 8 – The big preview
A little over a year after he was first announced as the new Doctor, the time has nearly come for Peter Capaldi to take up reins of the TARDIS. Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday August 23rd, with a full length opening episode directed by Brit horror luminary Ben … [Read more...]
Storage hack: Urbio Magnetic Wall Organizer
If you're a bit like me and you're constantly struggling to find space for your stuff around the house (*cough* BOOKS *cough*), then you'll appreciate a good storage hack as much as I do. Similarly, if you're itching to get gardening, but you haven't got any access to a garden (say you're living in … [Read more...]
Make your own gummy candy with this genius device
It's like someone has reached into my dreams and pulled this out. The Gummy Candy Teddy Maker is indeed very real, and allows you to make your own gummy candy in the comfort of your own kitchen. If you're a lover of gummy bears, gummy worms or gummy candy in general, then I personally think you … [Read more...]
Film preview: Before I Go to Sleep
It's turning out to be a vintage year for thriller adaptations, with Gone Girl hitting cinemas this autumn and this adaptation of S.J. Watson's debut novel coming out just before it. Before I Go to Sleep, released in 2011, told the story of a woman suffering from anterograde amnesia. Which means she … [Read more...]
The best geeky beach reads
It's July! Time to get your bags packed, your tickets ready and the Factor 50 (if you're me) on tap. If you're headed to the beach this summer - or in fact anywhere you can afford to sit down and lose yourself in a book for a couple of hours, then I've got plenty of book recommendations for … [Read more...]
Fun and creative ways to use Loom Bands
Fun fact: it is (almost) impossible to go shopping these days without seeing Loom Bands on sale. You may think I'm being a bit OTT here, but go out and see for yourself. They are everywhere, having exploded as this summer's big Kids Trend Thing. Also, much like Pokémon cards, Tamagotchis and … [Read more...]
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