A cracker car: Armstrongs
When Peugeot springs to mind, I can’t help but think of fun, urban kick-arounds like the hot hatch icon 205 GTi and small but sprightly 106 GTi. Ben Selby reports. The essence of these fun pugs seems to continue today thanks to the new Peugeot e-208 GT, a car which looks to the […]
Esteem your team: Beauty Progress
Wise is the employer who understands that a robust company grows from a cohesive and happy workplace. A s Virgin founder Richard Branson once said, “Take care of your employees and they will take care of your business”. Beauty Progress Thai Massage Spa offers a wide range of relaxing and pampering treatments in […]
Do I have hearing loss?: Hear Again
Hearing loss is very common, but often occurs very gradually so you might not be fully aware of it. Below are some useful questions to help determine whether you’re experiencing some hearing loss. Does it sound like people around you are mumbling or speaking quietly? Are you needing the TV volume louder than […]
A space for celebrations: Sprig + Fern Merivale
When the holidays near, an after-work drink, or meal out with friends, family, or colleagues no longer needs justification, because it’s Christmas. Sprig + Fern Merivale shows no signs of stopping when it comes to creating exciting, tailored celebrations. A favourite of theirs is Football Shirt Sundays, which can be “exceedingly busy” according […]
Homemade chocolate truffles
Making your own creamy chocolate truffles could not be easier. Add a bit of butter to make them extra creamy. Ingredients 225g of 70% dark chocolate 2/3 cup cream 1 Tbsp softened butter 1 Tsp pure vanilla essence Method Warm the cream, and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let the cream and […]
Book ahead: Chim Chim Master Chimney Sweeps
The days and nights are getting warmer. We can forget about lighting the fire and keeping it clean until next winter right? In fact, postponing your annual chimney sweep means getting in the winter queue. Jonny from Chim Chim Master Chimney Sweeps says, “before and during winter this year we were booked eight […]
Scratch builder Ghostcat
Mike Beer, a carpenter from Birmingham, discovered in the rubble of the Christchurch earthquakes, his place among the vibrant collective of urban artists. With a lack of scratch-builders in Canterbury, Mike found a niche he knew he could hack, and Ghostcat was born. Shadow Town, Ghostcat’s first exhibition, was a hit. The “worst […]
An heirloom to treasure: Nile Rugs
Telling the tribal tales of exotic lands, Persian rugs are a treasure to have underfoot. Hand-knotted in a slow, careful technique, these authentic rugs are crafted with literally no modern technology involved. Iranian women weave into the rugs emotions, stories and history, often embellishing them with names, animals, or birds. Unlike uniform, machine-woven […]
Home truths with Kevin McCloud
BAFTA award-winning broadcaster, television host, writer, environmentalist, amateur balloonist, and storyteller, Kevin McCloud will visit Christchurch in February 2024, for an evening of insights, entertainment, and anecdotes. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch looks at what drives him. Chances are if you enjoy watching home shows, here and abroad, you will have seen British design […]
