Traditional pub dining…
As soon as you step into this traditional pub hidden on the centre of Bournemouth it’s easy to see why it has consistently won awards for its excellent service. Walking up to the bar, I was greeted by the very smiley landlady of the pub. It seems I chose to review the pub on the […]
Divine desserts at Hotel du Vin…
What a midweek treat! Poole Quay is popular all year round; in summer months a bustling area of folk and rock bands, firework nights and classic car and vintage motorbike meets, and in winter a collection of cosy pubs and bars, all with roaring fires and fabulous views across the waters to Brownsea Island […]
The rise and fall of the English cream tea…
I’ll start with a fall. To the Hotel Manager, Burley Manor Hotel… Regarding our afternoon tea on Saturday 8 March, purchased on Groupon Dear Sir, Having visited your hotel recently, I am setting out the details of our extremely disappointing experience. We booked an afternoon tea for four at The Burley Manor Hotel […]
What is a VERB?
The English language. It’s confusing. There are many words that sound the same. There are many words that look the same that don’t sound the same (What – school and schedule don’t sound the same?) You can put apostrophes (note: they aren’t pronounced apostroffes) instead of a letter; even instead of a few letters! They’re […]
Magazine grammar fail.
Even professional publications get it wrong sometimes. Well its and it’s IS difficult. Is it?
English language fail – Estate Agent.
Why choose a cruise?
A blog post for one of my clients, Beach and Body swimwear boutique in Westbourne. You’ve decided to treat yourself to a winter holiday. You always prefer a beach holiday to skiing, but have you thought about going on a cruise? Here are some reasons to sail the high seas: Fantastic […]
Keeping ladies fabulous – because it’s ‘Always Summer Somewhere!’
This is a blog piece written for a client – an independent swimwear boutique based in Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset: Melanie, owner of swimwear boutique Beach and Body in Westbourne, Bournemouth, knows exactly how to make women feel good in their own skin – especially when it means showing more of it than usual. Her […]
Winter weddings blog post
I wrote this blog post for one of my clients, a wedding venue in Dorset. As hitched.co.uk states: ‘Winter weddings can have lashings of atmosphere and, with lots of preparation, be presented as a truly magical event.’ So what are the benefits for winter weddings, as opposed to tying the knot in the summer sun? […]
Covering letter for a job application…
They said: “Give us five reasons why you would be perfect for the job” I said: I love writing. I love content in a variety of genres and have fully enjoyed every job that has been entrusted to me (even the more challenging ones..) and have seen every one of those challenges as […]
Keeping ladies fabulous – because it’s ‘Always Summer Somewhere’
Melanie, owner of swimwear boutique Beach and Body in Westbourne, Bournemouth, knows exactly how to make women feel good in their own skin – especially when it means showing more of it than usual. Her bright and colourful boutique, situated on the beautiful Dorset coast and just a stone’s throw from popular ‘milionaire’s row’ Sandbanks, […]
Stop poking me!
When Facebook started, we were all hooked. Not only could we see what our closest 300 friends were up to at any time of the day (as long as they posted it) but we could take pictures of them, pictures that they definitely didn’t like, put them online for all to see (as long as we […]
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Does everyone have a career catalyst?
With the latest release of the A level results, it reminded me of how nervous I was when I received mine, worried that if I didn’t choose the correct path at university, then I would be ‘stuck’ with that career, and could never change. Looking back at my career history, I realise that change is […]
Experience UX
A User Experience (UX) agency specialising in User Experience research, owner Damian had interviewed those working in UX across many industries. I was asked to work from a transcript and to write up the interviews for publishing on the website. I love delving into as subject that I am not familiar with. Read a UX […]
