Alison

LATEST ARTICLES ( 155 )

• Oscar Day - My Favourite Films of All Time

  

  Oscar - shmoscar!With my film reviewer hat on - my Odeon card and my addiction to pick 'n' mix, I couldn't let the morning after the night before go... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wonderful Homey - Homemade Rosemary & Chili Oil

  

  Something quick, simple and cheap for all you 'Homey's' out there. You can make the most amazing flavoured olive oil by taking:An old HP Sauce bottle.A handful... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Green in Chorlton

  

  What could be nicer on a sunny Saturday in February than a wander across the river Mersey and through the Waterparks to Chorlton Green. I always feel very... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Photo Shoots and Camera Shots

  

  The 4Manchester Women 'Hotty' photo shoot last night at was really good fun. A big thank you to Bacchanalia on Chapel Walks in Manchester city centre, for... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Published in 'Brides Up North'. The Kids Are Alright

  

  This week, my guest blog for Brides Up North is all about children at weddings. In our case we made a child friendly wedding a priority and as a result... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• 4Manchester Women Takes Shape

  

  Time for another update on my new project. It is really starting to take shape now. I have a web site address, business bank account, a web designer and... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• My Supergirl

  

  I know I keep banging on about it, but you really don't know what life has waiting for you just around the corner - so enjoy every day. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Time to Dust off the Trainers - Again!

  

  The running season is now upon us. If people aren't deep into their training programme for The London Marathon, then it's the Great Manchester 10K Run. Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Quays Open Day & BBC Children's Big Birthday Bash

  

  Hot on the heels of our Manchester mini-break we crossed the border into Salford on Saturday to wish Children's BBC a very happy 10th birthday and see what... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Manchester Mini-break

  

  I've done so much traveling lately, that when it came to my birthday weekend, I wanted to stay put. So I plumped for a Manchester mini-break to try and... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Published in 'Brides Up North'. Naked at a Wedding

  

  Being naked in inappropriate places is a recurring nightmare for me.Read my latest guest blog for Brides Up North - 'Naked at a wedding'. Beware the perils of... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Best 'You've Been Framed' Skiing on the Internet

  

  Like the Yeti, this is a rare sighting indeed. The one and only time I have ever been on a pair of skis.This was taken on my birthday five years ago. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• It's Ma Birthday, It's Ma Birthday!

  

  February 17th is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 318 days remaining until the end of the year.Did I also mention:"It's ma... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Fun Stuff to Do @ Salford Quays & Media City This Saturday

  

  Not only is Saturday (18th February) going to be a super-fun birthday celebration for Children's BBC down at MediaCityUK. The whole of Salford Quays is getting... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• #Thank You JK Rowling

  

  Twitter - always a good source of inspiration.Well this morning something rather special is trending. It's been trending for hours and for once it isn't about... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Bad Film Review - Me No Likey!

  

  While I write lovely, positive reviews for 'The Good Review' web site, I don't like everything I go and see.I don't want to not like a film. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Team Clonc - Manchester Sites as You've Never Seen Them Before

  

  On Monday we collected our friend from hospital. He'd been in for 10 days after getting knocked off his bike at road works in Chorlton. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Valentine Routine

  

  Public displays of affection - they should be banned!But in the meantime ..........Hell would have to freeze over before you got me onto roller skates in the... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• A Grand Day Out - Todmorden to Hebden Bridge Along The Rochdale Canal

  

  Picture source WikipediaLast week Barcelona, this week Todmorden. A wry smile and a knowing Anne Robinson wink. Really, life just keeps getting better. It's so... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bl@@dy Hell!!! Half Term 'What's On' to the Rescue

  

  In the words of Dean Martin / Tom Jones - "Baby it's cold outside". It's half term and you've got the kids cooped up in side. It's getting testy! Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION