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Author Archives: alishep
A short walk through the Isle of Dogs
If you’re looking for a short walk in London, you can’t go far wrong by walking from Canary Wharf to Greenwich, through the Isle of Dogs. I was looking for somewhere to go with a friend and her mother who … Continue reading
Masterchef bingo
The latest series of Masterchef started last night, with the usual line-up of contestants chomping at the bit to reach the finals, with the dream of chucking in their day-jobs to open a resturant, write a cookery book and take … Continue reading
Sri Lankan wildlife
Mention the word “safari” and I’m instantly transported to the wilds of Africa, and to game reserves containing lions, tigers and giraffes. So I was surprised to recently find myself on safari, not in Africa, but in Sri Lanka. I had gone to … Continue reading
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Do you judge a book by its cover?
Recently I was made to ponder this question, and found that in my case the answer is clearly “yes”! But let me backtrack a bit. How do you choose what book to read? I’m sure that 99% of people do … Continue reading
Lumiere London – let there be light!
January. Dark, gloomy, long cold nights. Christmas and New Year seem a long time ago, and the summer holidays stretch far away in the future. The media is full of articles on how to beat the January Blues, or how to … Continue reading
Akram Khan Company – Until The Lions
I have long been a fan of Akram Khan, and his production DESH is one of the best performances of any dance company that I have ever seen. So I was thrilled to see that he had a new production out receiving its World Premiere … Continue reading
Classic Cornish Pottery – It’s All About the Blue and White
Evokes memories of the British seaside, cream teas and sandy beaches! Source: Classic Cornish Pottery – It’s All About the Blue and White
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Lundy Letterboxing – hobby or obsession?
I’ve just come back from my fourth visit to Lundy, and my second time of being on the island to see the New Year in. There is something very special about this magical island that casts a spell over many … Continue reading
Masterchef – the year of the blob!
I have been watching Masterchef for many years, through its various incarnations, and was staggered to find out that it has been on television in the UK since 1990. The basic idea of the programme in which people cook increasingly … Continue reading
Lest We Forget
Last night I was fortunate enough to catch the last performance at Sadlers’ Wells of Lest We Forget, an evening of dance to commemorate the First World War and danced beautifully by English National Ballet (@enballet). Over the last year there have … Continue reading
Get Down, Shep! 