Things to do in Japan
Japan is a fascinating country with a rich culture and history. There are many things to do and see in Japan; you could spend weeks or even months exploring the …
Things to do
Relax with yoga and delicious Cretan cuisine
The Mistral, Crete’s premier boutique-style hotel for independent solo travellers, offers unique breaks themed on yoga, relaxation, wellbeing and healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Yoga, relaxation, and the chance to discover more …
Take the tour – In a Mayfair Fashion
How would you like to travel back in time to one of the most fabulously fashionable neighbourhoods in the world? You don’t have to be a history buff to take …
Black Eyed Peas and Mabel to headline at the LooseFest Music Festival
The Black Eyed Peas and Mabel will headline at the LooseFest summer 2022 music festival on the 30 and 31st July. The festival is taking place in Newcastle’s Town Moor. …
Ten reasons why you should visit Dubai
If you haven’t visited Dubai yet, you’re missing out on one of the most diverse and extravagant cities in the world. Situated along the coast of the Persian Gulf in …
Grab your tickets for Meltdown at Southbank, curated by Grace Jones
One of the UK’s most prestigious music festivals welcomes Grace Jones for the 27th edition of Meltdown, which features an eclectic blend of artists and music genres. For her line-up, …
Labelle: The Musical – Coming to London in October
Labelle The Musical is coming to the West End this autumn. Get ready to enjoy the story of one of the most iconic black female groups of the 60s and …
Top 10 travel tips from veteran travellers
Travel is resuming at a fast pace after the Covid-19 restrictions worldwide. The stress from the pandemic made us all yearn to travel now more than ever. You always want …
Top 5 city breaks in Europe that will make your weekend unforgettable
You deserve to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life once in a while, and a weekend break in Europe is just the ticket! Whether you’re looking …
Watch: Steve McQueen’s Uprising docuseries on BBC
Last year, Sir Steve McQueen impressed audiences with Small Axe, a five-part anthology series set within London’s West Indian community during the late 1960s and early 1980s. The five short …
Five fun things to do at home
The government have set out their roadmap out of lockdown. If all goes well, things should be back to normal on 21 June. We’ve still got a few months to …
Monuments: A short film by Donmar
Donmar Warehouse theatre has launched Monuments, a short film resulting from a Donmar Local project. The project explores the legacy of the British Empire. With anti-racism movements sweeping the globe, …
How to beat the boredom blues: 10 new hobbies to try
The lockdown has been hard on all of us. We are used to going out and seeing our friends, family, and colleagues, but now we are stuck at home with …
Choosing new activities when isolating
In the wake of the global Coronavirus pandemic, people are being told to stay at home and practice ‘social distancing.’ It can be strange being in lockdown and having to …
How to throw a virtual party during lockdown
Lockdown restrictions may stop us from meeting in person, but that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating the important days in our family’s and friends’ lives. If you have a birthday …
Writing as a hobby during lockdown
Taking up writing as a hobby is an excellent way to find out if it’s something you want to do long term. Whilst we are in lockdown, this is as …
The Story of Lovers Rock – Limited screenings
A documentary by director Menelik Shabazz called The Story Of Lover’s Rock, received a limited release in a handful of London cinemas. But it’s popularity took cinema’s by surprise as …
History, hidden in the streets of London?
Join Brother Tony Warner for a Blak Friday presentation: History, hidden in the streets of London? Let’s take a walk on the Black side! Brother Tony will challenge the bias in …
Yasus Afaru is back in the UK for Black History Season
Yasus Afaru is one of Jamaica’s leading Dub Poets with many talents and interests. He is an “edutainer”, bringing his background as a recording reggae artiste together with his work …
Elephant Man set to perform at Reggae Sumfest
Jamaica’s Energy God, Elephant Man, is set to thrill fans at this year’s Reggae Sumfest, set for 13-19 July in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Bad Boys Record artist, born O’Neal …
Planning for the summer holidays
It’s that time of the year when people who can afford it are off on their holidays, the children are out of school and their boredom threshold has increased to …
