7 strawberry summer drinks When I first started out in events management 30 years ago, British strawberries were a once a year treat, enjoyed for a very short season of only six weeks. Now, thanks to climate-controlled greenhouses, strawberries are available between March and December with a boom in the summer months. Consequently, strawberry production in the UK has grown …
Hit an ace this summer – with a Wimbledon-themed party You don’t need to be a tennis fan to get swept up in the excitement as Wimbledon gets underway this week. Whether it’s the world class athleticism on display, the celebrity guests, the summer, the strawberries, the quintessential Britishness of it all, or a mix them all, there is something …
A few years ago I had the good fortune to be invited to the Queen’s garden party at Buckingham Palace, in recognition of the work I was doing with the North West Fundraising Committee for the Prince’s Trust. It was a once in a life-time opportunity and, of course, I loved every minute of it. Each year the Queen hosts …
