Magpies lift you up

A FAST-PACED collaboration of dance and movement set to a jazzy score of pulsing music made for an entertaining and uplifting show, writes Eileen Strong.... » MORE

West End call for kids

KIDS Week in the West End is back, offering children aged 5 to16 the opportunity to experience the magic of the capital s theatre for free. From August 14 to 28, why not hit London s West End for a fortnight of family fun with more than 28 top shows inc... » MORE

Will the kids will go Gaga for Kate Bush?

THE ECCENRIC first lady of pop has covered a song of the former title holder. Lady Gaga has been singing Eltham s Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel s duet Don t Give Up. But the Italian American chose Canadian rockers Midway State to help with the ballad.... » MORE

Flight of the kites

First a big thank you to all those readers who wrote to say they have also heard a frog scream. If you have seen or heard any unusual wildlife behaviour please write and tell me about it. Red kite sightings were once unusual, especially in Kent, but are... » MORE

‘Exotic bloomers made me go to jelly’

Well knock me down sideways with a wooden staff. Even my horticultural Zebra striped, smelly gardener s socks have been stormily knocked sideways. I m palpitating with joyous screams: Yes awesome readers, the native and exotic terrestrial orchids this y... » MORE