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Accommodation, QT Review, UK

A luxurious Shepherd’s Hut in the heart of Northumberland

March 23, 2015 by Zoe Dawes 1 Comment
There are some places that are hard to find. There are some places that are hard to find and when you do, you wish you hadn’t bothered. And there are some places that are hard to find and when you do, you wish you’d never leave. That was how I...
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Culture, UK

Sauruses invade Blackpool – Showzam!

February 18, 2015 by Zoe Dawes 1 Comment
An unearthly cry rings out through the streets and earthlings flee as the enormous creature sweeps its prehistoric gaze across the crowds. It stalks through the scattering people, searching out its prey. Two more monsters join it and they perform some kind of weird, spookily hypnotic dance – a mating...
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Queen Street Mill Burnley - photo Zoe Dawes
Culture, History, UK

A Burnley weekend with a Lancashire twist

February 1, 2015 by Zoe Dawes 10 Comments
If you think of a ‘girlie weekend-away’ where do you imagine going? Maybe a luxury spa break in a country house hotel? Or a city break with lots of shopping and eating out? Possibly a quick jaunt off to a foreign capital or sunkissed beach? What I bet you won’t...
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Hall Hills The Folly self-catering cottages Cumbria
Accommodation, Cumbria, Personal

Celebrate in luxurious style at Hall Hills Cottages, Cumbria

January 13, 2015 by Zoe Dawes 15 Comments
It was the morning after the night before, and everyone was looking surprisingly chipper. Breakfast was on the table and people were helping themselves to bacon and eggs, cereal, toast, coffee and juice – with an aspirin or two for those feeling a tad fragile. My son and his girlfriend...
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Culture, Cumbria, Interview

Grizedale Arts ‘Anchorhold’ : Conversations on Culture in Cumbria

December 7, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 8 Comments
It’s a real pleasure listening to people talk about their passions. They become animated, articulate and  engaging. Their enthusiasm is infectious and can be a catalyst for change. In recent weeks I have been chatting to a number of people closely linked to the cultural scene in Cumbria and each person...
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Culture, Cumbria, Festival

Celebrating Lakes Culture – an arts initiative for the Lake District

November 15, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 15 Comments
“Why do you visit the Lake District?”  When asked that question, there are a variety of responses, the most common being to walk, enjoy the scenery, eat good food, stay in a lovely hotel, have a break from work, escape the city, climb, swim, get a decent pint. What you’ll...
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View of Haystacks from Buttermere, Lake District - image by Zoe Dawes
Cumbria, Outdoors, Photography

My Top 10 Lake District Views … of Lakes

November 3, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 23 Comments
I’m often asked what is my favourite lake in the Lake District and I always find it difficult to say. Each stretch of water in this glorious part of the world, from northern Bassenthwaite Lake to the justifiably popular Windermere has its own appeal. Yachts on Windermere Depending on the...
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