On the hunt for places to go for a chocolatey treat this Easter? The National Trust has teamed up with Cadbury to offer families across west London the ultimate Easter experience, with their egg hunts. This year, the Cadbury Egg Hunt will take place between Friday April 14 and Monday April 17 at National Trust sites. Children can adventure through woodlands, heathland and along nature trails in the quest to win a chocolate prize. Quidco Cadbury even have £15 cashback to offer when purchasing all of their tasty treats from their website. All you have to do is sign up to cashback website Quidco and make the most of the deal. How to get the Cashback deal Visit the Quidco website and sign up for many exclusive deals in just a few simple steps. - Join Quidco, for free. - You will be directed to Cadbury Gifts Direct where you can purchase £10+ of tasty Easter goodies before the 9th April - They will then add a £15 cashback bonus to your new Quidco account by the 16th April - … [Read more...] about All you need to know about Easter egg hunts around west London
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Things to do on Christmas Day in London if you don’t celebrate Christmas
While most of London spends Christmas Day opening presents, eating too much, drinking too much, watching TV and generally spending time with friends and family amid the tinsel and baubles, it's easy to forget not everyone celebrates Christmas. Our diverse city is home to people from many religions and cultures and as such not everyone may wish to mark the occasion because of their beliefs. Others may choose not to celebrate for personal reasons - perhaps it isn't a happy time of year for some people. It might be that your friends and family are far away and you don't really have anyone special to spend Christmas with, so you're looking for something to do around others. Or maybe you're a person or family who just simply wants to escape the noise, craziness and over-indulgence and do something completely different. So what do you do if you're not celebrating on Christmas Day like everyone else seems to be? Everything is closed, right? And there's no way of getting to places, is there? … [Read more...] about Things to do on Christmas Day in London if you don’t celebrate Christmas
Spooky events to enjoy in Hammersmith and Fulham this Halloween
Halloween is on the horizon, with the annual fright-fest taking place this year on Saturday October 31 . For those of you who love a scare, there are plenty of frightening events taking place all over Hammersmith and Fulham (or just a short journey away!) From parties to horror movie nights... And there's even some more gentle spooky goings on suitable for children. So put these great events in your diary and get ready for the fright of your life this Halloween! Fulham Palace ghost tour Hear the tales of hauntings by old inhabitants of Fulham Palace as you creep around the spooky halls on this special ghost tour. Learn all about ghost hunting on the Fulham Palace Ghost Tour and keep a look out for any deathly beings... This event takes place on Wednesday October 28 at 7pm. Tickets cost £20 per person. Fulham Palace, Bishop's Park, Bishop's Avenue, Fulham , SW6 6EA - 020 7736 3233 Halloween at Askew Road Library On Tuesday October 27 (10am to 5pm), Askew Road Library will be … [Read more...] about Spooky events to enjoy in Hammersmith and Fulham this Halloween
Jailed in September: The despicable West London criminals put behind bars
Murder, rape, assault, drug-dealing and fraud - these are some of the horrific crimes committed by those jailed in west London in September. Victims endured awful beatings, vicious stabbings, devastating injuries and lost thousands of pounds to heartless criminals. Three crooks even took money meant for the families who lost their homes and loved ones in the terrible Grenfell Tower fire. Thanks to the hard work of police and prosecutors these callous men and women are now locked behind bars. We've rounded up the most shocking crimes and the jail sentences handed out by judges in September. Gumtree robber Abdullahi Ahmed An 18-year-old from Hayes was jailed for eight years after he admitted setting up meetings with unsuspecting Gumtree sellers before robbing them at knife point. Abdullahi Ahmed, of Central Avenue, used the popular classified ads website to arrange to meet sellers before threatening them with weapons and stealing the products he expressed interest in buying. In the space … [Read more...] about Jailed in September: The despicable West London criminals put behind bars
7 rooftop bars you must visit this summer
Summer is in the air, and what better to do on a balmy summer night than to head to the top of a roof garden and sip drinks by the sunset? Rooftop bars are on-trend at the moment, and for good reason - you get to relax with a view of starry London in your sights. So choose one of these fabulous bars in west London and enjoy the view... Just don't look down! Lyric Bar At the top of the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith is a rooftop bar and grill with a stunning view of Lyric Square, perfect for after-work drinks and al-fresco dining on a warm summer evening. They even offer a Fat Sam hot dog inspired by the Lyric's current production of Bugsy Malone! The Lyric Theatre, King Street, Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0QL - 020 8741 6850 Aqua Spirit If you're looking for an extra-special night out, Aqua Spirit is the place to go! A glitzy, sophisticated champagne and cocktail bar on the fifth floor of the old Dickins and Jones department store off Regent Street, Aqua Spirit offers stunning views of … [Read more...] about 7 rooftop bars you must visit this summer