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BREXIT SHMEGSIT! – How and why fantasy facts and a made-up word screwed over our country.
THE GOOD Let’s start with something positive. Well done you if you voted in the EU referendum. You took part in a major democratic endeavour that will affect the UK for decades to come. You bothered to turn up … Continue reading
The House Bullies.
For the past few weeks, I’ve been part of a group tasked with bringing a trashed Nottingham house back to life. The damage was breathtakingly bad and the effort needed to restore the property was phenomenal. Here’s a bit about … Continue reading
Guardians of Gluten – Why most of us shouldn’t be Gluten Free
After centuries of safe consumption, Gluten is now getting a lot a bad press. But is it justified? Copywriter and fearless foodie Babu Basu, thinks that it’s time that someone stood up for Gluten. The story so far Our … Continue reading
Meanie Marketing – How cost cutting could damage your brand.
Accountants beware. Bean counting is dangerous! Copywriter and creator of ads, Babu Basu, warns big business not to be mean with their marketing. Rather than increasing efficiency, being parsimonious can actually harm your business. Imagine that you’re a senior operating … Continue reading
The Golden Troll and the Clever Fairy
Are you sitting comfortably my darlings? Then let me begin. Murica – the back story I shall tell you a tale of a faraway land, a magical land. A land they call Murica. Things in Murica grow huge. Houses, cars and … Continue reading
EU OR EEEUGGGGGH?
On the 23 of June, Brits will be voting in their droves to determine whether we should remain in the European Union, or, sail to a new and unchartered place called Brexit. Those who want stay in Europe have said … Continue reading
The Old Weighing Room – Doncaster Racecourse.
It’s not often I get to eat in such unusual surroundings. Built in an ‘Art Deco meets Classical Empire’ style in 1920, The Old Weighing Room manages to feel both historic and modern. With black matt wooden floor boards, black … Continue reading
Santo’s Higham Farm Hotel, Derbyshire
Tucked away in the historic Derbyshire village of Higham, Santo’s Higham Farm Hotel is built around a 15th century farmhouse. As you walk into reception, you notice Italian granite table tops, beautifully worn stone floors and an ancient sunken well. … Continue reading
Fashion Nazi? Fashionista? Or Unfashionably Fashioned?
Fashion Nazis and Fashionistas take note. Freelance writer and fashion misfit, Babu Basu creates a few fashion rules of his very own. Continue reading
Restaurant Review 3: San Marino’s in Mapperley, Nottingham.
For lovers off authentic Italian recipes, generously sized portions and a warm welcome, may I suggest San Marino’s Restaurant in Mapperley. This small, independently run business in a suburb of Nottingham creates mouth watering food guaranteed to delight. Their pasta … Continue reading
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