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Indoor Skydiving at iFly, Milton Keynes

May 8, 2017 in lifestyle

When I got an email inviting me down to Milton Keynes to go indoor skydiving with Red Letter Days, I was really excited. I’d never done anything like that before and it looked like a lot of fun. I’ve always wanted to do something...

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Crufts 2017

March 14, 2017 in lifestyle

If you follow me on Snapchat or Instagram, you’ll have seen that I went to Crufts over the weekend. For those of you that don’t know, Crufts which originated in 1891 is the world’s biggest dog show and is held at the NEC in...

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The Graphic Art of the Harry Potter Films

November 18, 2016 in lifestyle

Towards the end of last year, I took the train down to London to meet my friend Alex. Our plan was to have a wander around, go to Yo Sushi, get some bubble tea and then go over to the London Palladium to see...

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Lifestyle: The third quarter of 2016

October 17, 2016 in lifestyle

I’ve been putting off writing this post for a couple of weeks as the last few months have been tough, particularly September. A lot of good things happened in July – I went to Germany with Essence Cosmetics, I also had a little holiday...

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Lifestyle: Flying Tiger opens in Selfridges, Birmingham

September 28, 2016 in lifestyle

A couple of weeks ago an exciting new concession opened up in Selfridges in Birmingham – Flying Tiger. Flying Tiger is a Danish shop which has recently been opening up more and more stores in the UK. We already have one in Grand Central...

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Event: The evolution of McDonald’s

May 3, 2016 in food, lifestyle

Last Wednesday I went along to a blogger event at McDonald’s in Small Heath, Birmingham. I’m not a f McDonald’s regular but I do love the odd double cheeseburger and chocolate milkshake so I thought it would be a great opportunity to go along,...

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Event: Stereophonics at Genting Arena, Birmingham

January 8, 2016 in lifestyle

I was recently contacted by Kim at Resorts World Birmingham and I was offered the chance to see Stereophonics at the Genting Arena, Birmingham. Being a big fan of the Stereophonics and having seen them twice back in 2008, I couldn’t turn down the...

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Isle of Wight 2013: My solo holiday experience

May 28, 2013 in lifestyle, travel

    Osborne House – Shanklin seafront – Owl and Monkey Haven, this monkey kept turning away every time I tried to photograph him – Selfie with a monkey – On the ferry back to Southampton – Instagram snaps   Two weeks ago today,...

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Hayley Warren


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Hayley and Iris’ annual London pilgrimage to see @ Hayley and Iris’ annual London pilgrimage to see @mattberninger 

We met at a @thenational gig at Ally Pally in 2023, saw them at Crystal Palace in 2024, then saw Matt solo at Troxy in 2025 and at Koko in 2026. Where are we going in 2027?
A weekend in London to see My Chemical Romance. It A weekend in London to see My Chemical Romance. It was bloody hot but there’s something about Wembley Stadium that just makes every gig I’ve ever been to there so special. 

#longlivetheblackparade #mcrmy
This is your sign to go on Reddit and find yoursel This is your sign to go on Reddit and find yourself an immigrant who lives by the sea with a sausage dog and several pigeons, whose favourite band is also your favourite band. If she has another friend who also wants to be your friend, that’s a bonus. 🩷
Download 2026 was amazing 🔥 🎤 28 bands seen 🥾 91 Download 2026 was amazing 🔥 

🎤 28 bands seen
🥾 91,417 steps walked 
⛺️ 5 nights camping with my Download family 
🛒 4 trips to the Megastore and 6 pieces of merch purchased
☀️ 2 slightly sunburnt legs 
🪣 263 bucket wees in my tent (approx)
🎫 1 Camping Plus ticket purchased for next year 

#downloadfestival #festivalseason #download2026
⭐ Slam Dunk 2026 - the best one yet! I managed t ⭐ Slam Dunk 2026 - the best one yet! 

I managed to see 11 bands, win VIP tickets for next year, bump into the singer of my favourite band and avoid getting sunburnt. 

#slamdunkfestival #slamdunknorth
Hear me out - Birmingham in the sunshine is just a Hear me out - Birmingham in the sunshine is just as nice as any other big European city. If you ignore the accent, you could easily be in Porto or Budapest. Maybe.
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