Blade Runner is a film very dear to both myself and Alexander alike. From the first time we met, it quickly became apparent that we hold a mutual love for this cult sci- fi classic, and its magnificent new counterpart- we spent a fair amount of time discussing our favourite scenes at length, excitedly relaying… Read More Perspectives: Alexander Ward Photography and Blade Runner
As many of you will know by now, I’m a bit of a fan girl when it comes to gin. To the point that I’m actually starting to become a little obsessed, and ever so slightly snobbish. I can’t help it though- I’m on a quest to try as many different gins as possible, and… Read More Visiting Cotswolds Distillery
This particular wine tasting is quite a special one. Taking place as per usual at Magnum Wine Shop, Swindon, there’s a fair bit of excitement in the air tonight; owner and dear friend Brian is celebrating his birthday (but being cagey about his age). So to celebrate, we’re rolling out the big guns. We’ll be… Read More Drinking Diaries: Fine Wine Tasting
‘The artist is the creator of beautiful things. All art is at once, surface and symbol’. It was Oscar Wilde who captured the concept of aestheticism so elegantly in his most famous work, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Centring upon the idea that art exists for sheer beauty alone, aestheticism became a powerful artistic and… Read More Perspectives: Alexander Ward Photography
Curated by Matthew Higgs and John Savage, this exhibition explores the continued legacy and influence of both Joy Division and New Order, through the abundance of visual art inspired by their music. The original band was formed in Salford by Peter Hook and Bernard Sumner in 1976, along with Ian Curtis and Stephen Morris. Becoming… Read More Manchester International Festival: True Faith
Taking a departure from our usual gin ensemble, we’ll instead delve into the refined world of wine. Believe it or not, this is the first wine tasting I’ve actually ever attended at Magnum Wine Shop, so it’s quite an exciting occasion. The format to the evening is pretty much the same; we’ll engage in a… Read More Drinking Diaries: Spring Wine Tasting
You know the drill by now. Here we cover the third instalment of our gin tasting series with Magnum Wine Shop by welcoming some floral players to the table, matching the change in season perfectly. As per usual, all six gins featured in this evening’s tasting can be found at the shop in Old Town,… Read More Drinking Diaries: Spring Gin Tasting
Arguably the most fashionable, Instagram-worthy meal of the day, it’s safe to say that brunching has become a serious business. In Manchester alone, there’s an abundance of hip eateries armed with ample supplies of eggs and cocktails for its hungry guests; head to northern quarter and you’ll soon find it difficult to decide upon which… Read More The Food Review: Federal Café Bar, Manchester
Once again finding sanctuary in the ever-impressive Magnum Wine Shop in Swindon, I’m eagerly awaiting my selection of gins for the last winter tasting of the season. I’m now somewhat of a regular at Magnum’s gin tastings- it’s a fantastic way to gain a detailed insight into the delicate process of making the nation’s most… Read More Drinking Diaries: Gin Tasting Part 2
When I first decided upon Riga as my next city break, I was at once bombarded by confused, even disdainful reactions from family, friends, and colleagues alike. ‘Where the fuck is Latvia? And why are you even going?’ From this eloquent consensus, it soon became apparent that Riga was perhaps viewed as a more unusual… Read More Welcome to Riga
Unless you were living in a cave during 2016, you’ll be aware that it was a particularly traumatic time for the country of Belgium. After the truly horrendous events occurring in the capital of Brussels, I was more than apprehensive about the prospect of visiting Belgium during such a dangerous period. Flights to the capital… Read More Exploring Belgium
I don’t know about you, but I generally tend to detest any sort of dining that falls under the term ‘fusion’. My feelings towards fusion have developed into a kind of irrational dislike over the years, as I simply fail to see why food should undergo such extreme permutations. However, my recent visit to Johann… Read More The Food Review: Johann Lafer at The Gainsborough Hotel, Bath
The Finer Things Club 