Things to do in Manchester

Now, truth be told, I've always quite fancied going to an auction. And yet, I also find the whole concept a little scary, as a woman bro...

There are many, many things that have failed to stand the test of time. That net-lined puffball skirt, for instance, that I spotted on a mem...

Now, much as this blog may occasionally suggest otherwise, I am not a terribly proficient drinker; indeed, for every sighting of me opening ...

So. When I originally rescued Mr Liz from Wiganer bachelordom - now more than a decade ago - our individual food terrains were clearly and u...

Now, after almost one hundred years (approximately) of generally happy marriage, I believe that I can offer some wise and helpful advice. Ob...

Just a quick update on the winner of the lovely Manchester Spa Day from I Need Pampering - I think you all know I was looking forward to p...

Now, I know what you're thinking, and it goes a little something like this: "Well - that WAS an enjoyable and informative blog post...

There's a general perception, I think, that opera is kind of old, and stuffy, and elitist. If I asked you to picture your idea of a typi...

Now, I'm quite happy to admit that in a number of ways, I am not in the least bit adventurous. I like to be in bed early on a school nig...

Now, I am by and large a staunch defender of the 1970s. I suspect that this is mostly due to me being born in this particular decade (which ...

Now, I'm a pretty trusting sort of person. I like to see the good in everyone, and believe that most people tend to act from the best of...

Now, they say that a change is as good as a holiday (or some other such worthy nonsense); I'm far more interested in the rather hurtful ...

Now, on the whole, having a birthday in November is a largely undesirable situation. I understand, of course, that it's not as bad as be...

It is sometimes said - a tad uncharitably, in all truth - that certain individuals would turn up to the opening of an envelope if they thoug...