If you have been following me on Twitter you will have seen various tweets about trumpets and knickers. I'm sure most people think I had lost the plot but it was all in the name of Spike and now I can tell you more about it. The 'I Met Spike' exhibition came about as a... Continue Reading →
Sweet Charity
Last night we went to see Sweet Charity performed by the Sligo Musical Society at the Hawk's Well Theatre. It was a very good show, with a great cast and brilliant songs. I especially liked 'Rhythm of Life'. It was fantasic....well done Dave Flynn and cast! It was quite a long show though at almost... Continue Reading →
Little Shop of Horrors
Last night I went to the Hawk's Well Theatre in Sligo to see the Fun Company perform Little Shop of Horrors. I must have been living under a rock because I've never seen the Little Shop of Horrors before but I loved every minute of it! The fun company put on such a great show.... Continue Reading →
North West Simon Community – Little Black Dress Luncheon
I was delighted to be invited along and to take photos at the North West Simon Community Nollaig na mban - Little Black Dress Luncheon yesterday. The dress code was a little black dress with a splash of yellow. Now I don't usually do dresses as I'm usually in jeans and walking boots so it... Continue Reading →
How to Wrestle a Polar Bear
On the last Saturday before Christmas I escaped the hustle and bustle of all the last-minute shoppers and headed down to the The Factory performance space here in Sligo to hear the great explorer Thaddeus M. Whimsicleese (Bob Kelly) tell us all about his adventures. As I walked through the door I was transported to... Continue Reading →
She carves pumpkins by the seashore
On Wednesday night Lucy and I went along to Shells in Strandhill for their pumpkin carving night. I had no idea what to expect (apart from carving pumpkins!) but it was such an enjoyable night. When we arrived the cafe was all lit up and looked very welcoming. The cafe was decorated with bats, witches,... Continue Reading →