Six, sand and sunshine

We’re having a mini heatwave here in the UK at the moment. I’m not expecting it to last long but it is ridiculously hot right now. I had the heating on and ugg boots last week, why can’t Great Britain sort it’s weather out? Anyway, we’ve been getting out and following the herds to our gorgeous beaches. We are so very lucky to have a huge choice of lovely places to visit.

On Sunday afternoon the sun just surprised us so we didn’t want to waste it sitting indoors. We grabbed our beach bag and headed to Hoylake. If you’re not from these parts then you may still have heard of it as they sometimes hold the golf open there. It becomes a hive of excitement, the schools close early and people even rent their homes out for a small fortune to accommodate the thousands of fans.

They must have known I was coming as they’d hung yards and yards of bunting up! I was expecting it to be really busy but there was hardly anyone. I left the lads playing football in one of the pitches you can see above. The rest of us headed along the prom.

It looks like a desert here. I love the fact that there’s still lush greenery growing in the sand.

We found ourselves a lovely little spot on the golden, soft sand. A bucket and spade and Jude was in his element. Which meant I could snap a few photos of the beautiful surroundings.

We were only here for about an hour but it’s all you need to feel like you’ve been at one with nature.

Jude had a great time, he didn’t want to leave.

That evening the hubster and I went out to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. We had a lovely meal at our new favourite tapas restaurant, Lunya. The food was amazing along with the service and surroundings. We finished the evening off with a drink in The Cavern Club. It’s a brilliant atmosphere in there, especially when there’s a Beatles band playing.

More date nights are definitely in order, it’s the only time we get to spend together alone as a couple. It’s nice to escape the house and kids occasionally, reminds me I’m not just a mother and housewife.

Back soon with some hooky happenings. Stay cool xx

Date night, Vicki style

Last night I was a very lucky girl and got to go and see one of my favourite singers, the amazing Caro Emerald. She performed at the iconic Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

  
It’s an amazing building which has just undergone a £10 million makeover and it looks great. Here’s a couple of pictures from the inside that I got from their Facebook page.

   
 
Impressive hey? The new bar looked so nice but unfortunately we had no chance of getting a drink with hundreds of people already in front of us. How on earth did they manage that?! Mini tubs of overpriced ice cream it was then. We came to see Caro here about two years ago as well, it’s a perfect venue for her. I am lucky that my hubby will come with me to things like this, it’s not really his cup of tea but he doesn’t moan, he’s a star.

Here’s a few pics I managed to take. It’s not easy as we were quite a way from the stage.

   
    
    
    
   
It was a fabulous evening, she’s got such a great voice live and along with her very talented band puts on a spectacular show.

If you ever get the chance to see her live, grab it, you won’t regret it. 

Thanks for reading xx

Beatlemania

Last night was date night for my hubby and I. We were lucky enough to go and see The Merseybeatles who are, in our opinion, the best Beatles tribute band around.

It was all the more special for us as they played at our wedding five years ago.

As they’re a local band too, we get to see them play fairly regularly. They do a show every January in a gorgeous local theatre called The Gladstone in Port Sunlight. It’s a really lovely venue, perfect for intimate gigs like this one. It’s been preserved beautifully and feels like you’re stepping back in time when you cross through their chunky wooden doors. Even the box office is a quirky little hatch on a huge brick wall with a little bell to ring for attention!

We’re hoping to see them again soon at The Cavern Club. They are the resident band there, I bet the atmosphere is fab!