As a boy copes with his difficult home life and his parents’ failing marriage, a mysterious girl suddenly appears. Faith, family and a special kind of magic come together as his new friend teaches them all about love, forgiveness and healing
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Garry interviews Carson Grant, an American actor. Garry discusses his career and future plans …
When former Green Beret John Rambo is harassed by local law enforcement and arrested for vagrancy, the Vietnam vet snaps, runs for the hills and rat-a-tat-tats his way into the action-movie hall of fame. Hounded by a relentless sheriff, Rambo employs heavy-handed guerrilla tactics to shake the cops off his tail.
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Ep3: Green Screen: Rambo First Blood In this episode we launch our ‘Green Screen’ podcast episodes. Garry is joined for the first time with Guests Chelsea, and Stuart to talk about a beloved film that at least one of us has recently watched for the first time. A feature we are calling Green Screen. The…
Milo, a runaway hitman, arrives in a Welsh town where he is mistaken for a baker. Soon, his true identity is revealed, and the locals start offering him contracts
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Solar debris crashes down to Earth, causing widespread destruction and unleashing solar radiation around the world. As genetic mutations rapidly spread, a group of friends must fight to stay alive and escape the chaos.
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A trio of friends discover a sinister plot to destroy their neighbourhood. They decide to band together to save their town from vampires.
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We are on a quest to make our home as smart as possible, from video doorbells to voice-controlled audio systems. Next on our hit list was to upgrade our thermostat from a dumb manually operated cream box on the wall, to a smart thermostat.
Smart thermostats offer many benefits, such as automatic scheduling, promises of saving energy and integration with various smart platforms, meaning you can literally ask Alexa, Google, or in some case Siri to turn the heating on.
After he and his wife are murdered, marine Ray Garrison is resurrected by a team of scientists. Enhanced with nanotechnology, he becomes a superhuman, biotech killing machine – Bloodshot. As Ray first trains with fellow super-soldiers, he cannot recall anything from his former life. But when his memories flood back and he remembers the man that killed both him and his wife, he breaks out of the facility to get revenge, only to discover that there’s more to the conspiracy than he thought.
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So you have gone out and purchased the largest TV that you can afford, it doesn’t matter if it is too big for your lounge, you’ve got it and you’re proud. The only problem is that you still haven’t got that cinema experience, am I right?
The Silver Hedgehog has written this guide to help and inspire you with your home cinema….
In the quest to make TV’s flatter than a pancake on shrove Tuesday, certain sacrifices need to be made – the most obvious being sound quality. Here is The Silver Hedgehog Product review of Gallo Acoustics.
Veronica is part of the most popular clique at her high school, but she disapproves of the other girls’ cruel behavior. When Veronica and her new boyfriend, J.D., confront clique leader Heather Chandler and accidentally poison her, they make it appear a suicide. Soon Veronica realizes that J.D. is intentionally killing students he does not like. She races to stop J.D. while also clashing with the clique’s new leader, Heather Duke.
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In this ‘Fraud Special’ I discuss contactless card fraud including what to look out for, plus some useful links to more information.
As we go through a second set of national Covid restrictions I continue to support local and small businesses by giving them a mention on my blog. Next up: The Silver Hedgehog spoke to renowned local designer Chris Day..
Cecilia’s abusive ex-boyfriend fakes his death and becomes invisible to stalk and torment her. She begins experiencing strange events and decides to hunt down the truth on her own.
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The Silver Hedgehog Editor (JJ) posted a pic of some Flapjacks on Instagram and had some great comments so we thought it would be nice to post the recipe on the blog…
I am supporting small businesses on my blog, next up The Silver Hedgehog chatted with Chelsea about her business Say Yes To Yoga
One of the benefits of working for a multinational organisation is working with people of all backgrounds, cultures and religious beliefs. In the spirit of inclusivity, my Muslim colleagues invited me to a company them to Friday afternoon prayer, Jumah, as it is officially called.
I am supporting small businesses by giving them a shout out on my blog. Next up is business owner Gemma Williams talking about CIGNO
We offer amazing coffee that people must come and try! As CIGNO is our own business we have taken care to create relaxing surroundings. To complement our coffee offer we serve breakfast, lunch and also have a children’s menu. ….
In this blog I am discussing cinema Paradiso, the DVD/Blu Ray rental service that launched in 2003 ,by die hard movie fans. Its main focus is that of a disc based rental service for Movies and TV Shows.
I have been doing beauty treatments for the past 5 years, it has always been a dream of mine to open my own salon…
I am supporting local businesses by giving them a shout out on my blog. Next up is Helen Leigh representing Greenhills Nursery and Greenhills Dog Grooming and Salon……..
I am supporting local businesses by giving them a shout out on my blog. Next up is Helen Leigh representing Greenhills Nursery and Greenhills Dog Grooming and Salon……..
Drawing upon my experience as a Banker, I have written the next in my Fraud Awareness series of blogs. Smishing SMS text message fraud.
I am supporting local businesses by introducing them on my blog. Next up is HelenaJane Holistic. The Silver Hedgehog has been speaking to business owner Jane Fyfe. ……..
I am reviewing a music streaming service that is very much geared towards delivering a quality listening experience, but does it deliver? Here is my TIDAL review……
I am supporting local businesses by introducing them on my blog. Next up is NJT Blinds. A family owned business based in Burntwood, Staffordshire.
I have created a series of Music Streaming service reviews, Next up is Apple Music, Apple basically invented the online music business with iTunes back in 2001…
I have created a series of Music Streaming service Reviews, Next up is Amazon…. Eager to promote its emerging entertainment strategy, Amazon launched ‘Amazon Music’ in 2007…..
The Silver Hedgehog Spotify product review. This is probably the best known of the music services being discussed in this blog. Spotify was founded on a ‘music for everyone’ ethos. To this end they have really succeeded in achieving this. The service is ubiquitous located on pretty much any major streaming device…..
ver the last 6 months I have been testing out several music streaming services as I am interested to see how easy they are to use and what the sound quality is like. I am looking to see if a service can be affordable, great to use and bring awesome sound quality – only then will it be worthy of 5 stars from the Silver Hedgehog…
Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it’s the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.
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With all that is going on in the world it doesn’t seem appropriate to put out regular review of days out etc.
Instead Miss Hedgehog asked me to write a blog about what help and support there is for people having to stay at home – a great Idea!
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This is the first in a series of Fraud Awareness specials I will be posting. Using my experience as a Banker I hope to share with you tips on what to look out for and how to avoid being a victim of certain fraudulent activity. For the 1st special I will discuss the concept of ‘Vishing’ or Voice Fraud as it otherwise known.
Written by Alan James Barker (Ghosts of the Dardanelles: A Novel of the Great War) and John’s Daughter Lynn Defty, the book is based around the letters John wrote to his wife Margery.
‘Special Delivery: From Telegram Boy to Bomber Boy’ is a captivating and moving biography that invites readers to experience the trials and triumphs of a humble Scottish airman during World War II. – Garry The Silver Hedgehog.
Mourning his past relationship, heartbroken college senior Austin Caldwell becomes obsessed with the “Big Break” song competition, convinced that the only way he’ll be able to move on, is if he wins
Sandfields Pumping Station in Lichfield has a storied and fascinating history.
The building we see now was built between 1871-1873 to house the largest Cornish Beam Engine to be installed outside of Cornwall. But why was this engine needed? – well that is the subject of ‘Sandfields The Musical’.
About Architects of Air Since the age of 11, founder, designer and artistic director Alan Parkinson had been fascinated by Photography. By his early 30’s, this fascination with light had taken him from a Degree in Photography to being an ‘Architect Of Air.’ “I design Luminaria because I want to share my sense of wonder…
A gifted young songwriter finds fame but loses herself along the way. With the help of her parents and friends, will she find her way back to what truly matters?
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A seemingly chance encounter between two women on a bus trip with identical black suitcases sets off a dangerous game of cat and mouse when one discovers she’s swapped her bag with a killer’s. As they try to outsmart each other at every turn, deadly secrets are revealed, and they learn that their meeting may not have been accidental, and they may have more in common than they think.
Life literally abounds in comedy if you just look around you. -Mel Brooks Showstopper! The Improvised Musical In 2019, before the world became grim with Covid, we visited the Lichfield Garrick Theatre to watch Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. We were treated to two hours of an improvised musical called ‘Correct Change Please’ aka ‘M6 Toll…
London Calling Are you looking for live music in London and unsure where to go? Well, I have been made aware of a fabulous new free service, exclusively for London venues and the idea is genius! Introducing Halibuts What do you mean that sounds fishy?! Halibuts is the new go-to source for music lovers and…
“Tetris” tells the unbelievable story of how one of the world’s most popular video games found its way to avid players around the globe. Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) discovers TETRIS in 1988, and then risks everything by traveling to the Soviet Union, where he joins forces with inventor Alexey Pajitnov (Nikita Efremov) to bring the game to the masses. Based on a true story, “Tetris” is a Cold War–era thriller on steroids, with double-crossing villains, unlikely heroes and a nail-biting race to the finish.
I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.In the vein of ‘Man Bites Dog’, S.P.L.I.T. a pitch black comedy, sees a film crew follow two Dublin Hitmen throughout two days, as they go through a list of targets and a day to day routine, that involves dealing with each others flaws as they endeavor to discuss modern social issues in both a hilarious and controversial fashion. This is The Office meets Leon, 2 Hitmen, 2 Days, 1 Camera Crew.
A staunch advocate of healthy living, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Anthony Hopkins) opens a sanitarium that promotes his progressive, if eccentric, ideas about optimal well-being. Among the clients who arrive at the facility are the opportunistic Charles Ossining (John Cusack), who is keen on marketing Kellogg’s cereal, and the wealthy Will Lightbody (Matthew Broderick) and his wife, Eleanor (Bridget Fonda). This comedy is inspired by an actual spa run by Dr. Kellogg at the turn of the century.
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A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Team hedgehog took a day out to visit Portsmouth and the impressive looking Spinnaker tower. We report on how it was designed and what we experienced on our visit.
Continuing my posts covering independent business , I recently caught up with Dave Miles from Sutton Auto Finish.
A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.
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One sunny day in October 2022, Team Hedgehog decided to take part in Lichfield Cathedral’s Hidden Heights tour – a tour which takes visitors into the roof spaces above the cathedral and reveals some little-known facts about the Cathedral’s history.
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Set against the backdrop of the Cervical Check scandal that rocked Ireland and involved multiple women pressing charges against the Health Service, “The Letters” tells the story of three women, from different walks of life who have weeks to live, due to the false results of their cervical cancer checks.
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When terrorists take over two oil rigs and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.
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A ragtag group of prisoners befriend each other in a Greek POW Cap. With the help of local resistance fighters, the inmates plot to escape and steal valuable artifacts from a heavily guarded monastery that’s used as a storehouse.
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After seeing a You Tube video for the UK’s newest coaster ride (operated by Zip World) at a disused colliery in Wales, myself and JJ borrowed the kids for the day and set off to Wales.
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The Silver Hedgehog visited Lichfield latest attraction, the Lichfield Maize Maze to find out what its like.
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After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.
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Original Six Big-Screen Adventures Also Arrive on 4K Ultra HD September 5 in Time for Star Trek Day Fully Restored Director’s Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture Arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ to own at home and returns to cinemas Own the Definitive Vision of Director Robert Wise with Extensive New Bonus Content September 5, 2022…
Welcome To Our Podcast :Episode 7 In this episode, The Podcast Team Review and Discuss Purple Rain. Synopsis The Kid, a talented but troubled musician, struggles to navigate his career, the relationship with his parents, band, singer-girlfriend and a new rival. This is a Green Screen Episode. That means at least one of us is…
A Catholic school newcomer falls in with a clique of teen witches who wield their powers against all who dare to cross them — be they teachers, rivals or meddlesome parents.
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A group of friends think they found the perfect easy score – an empty house with a safe full of cash. But when the elderly couple that lives there comes home early, the tables are suddenly turned. As a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, the would-be thieves must fight to save themselves from a nightmare they could never have imagined.
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TOP GUN: MAVERICK in the UK and Ireland on 25 May 2022. Introduction To TOP GUN: MAVERICK After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that…
With energy prices at all time high it may be time to look past the brightly coloured labels and ask yourself if the cost of everything instant is worth it. It may be time time to seek out those Energy Vampires, or Phantom Loads, and see if you can save a little cash off your bill.
[ngd-single-post-view] Introduction To Episode 6 of The Silver Hedgehog Hogcast In this episode, The Podcast Team Review and Discuss Secondhand Lions A coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas. This is a Green Screen Episode. That means at least…
Team Hedgehog decided to visit Chester Zoo during the Easter Holidays, read on to see how they got on and thoughts on Chester Zoo
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When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
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Multi-award winning and BAFTA-nominated short horror film.
A district nurse, played by Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones, End of the F***ing World) is assigned a new patient living alone in a dilapidated bungalow. The nurse soon discovers that her dying patient and the home she inhabits are hiding a dark secret.
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A treasure hunter discovers he has family ties to an ancient Hawaiian secret that’s been lost for generations. He soon embarks on a quest to find a mystical staff that could destroy an island if it falls into the wrong hands.
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Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran, brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks and his rookie partner take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the centre of the killer’s morbid game.
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NOW STREAMING ON: Powered by JustWatch Streaming February 3rd, 2022 Back in 2015 a small British comedy hit our screens. Murder In Sucessville. Sucessville is a town filled with celebrity look-a-likes with Tom Davies playing the DI Desmond Sleet. In each episode DI Sleet takes on a new Rookie to find a killer. The Rookie was…
A piñata begins to kill a group of friends, one by one, as revenge for the torture and savagery humanity has inflicted on his people.
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Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn humankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth.
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In this episode Garry interviews Writer, Director, Producer David Skato
We talk about his love of Filmmaking, Writing (and being a fan of Marvel). Garry also reviews David’s new film Once Upon A Lifetime
James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
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We had a free day during October Term 2021, so Term Hedgehog decided to venture to Silverstone and visit the recently opened ‘Silverstone Interactive Museum’ .The Museum does a superb job of explaining Silverstone’s heritage and providing a window on what it takes to make racing happen
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Introduction To Episode 2 of The Silver Hedgehog Hogcast Interview : David Moore, Sandfields Pumping Station In this episode I talk to David Moore a local historian and former Chairman of Lichfield Waterworks Trust. We discuss Sandfields pumping station, how it’s saved Britain from the cholera epidemic and how David is now, saving the legacy…
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In this (my first ever podcast) episode I introduce the Hogcast, I talk about how The Silver Hedgehog reviews films and provide my first ever podcast film review of ‘A Call To Spy’
An idyllic Amazon riverboat cruise becomes a nightmare when thieves in search of a downed plane loaded with stolen money take over the boat. As the passengers develop a plan to escape, the jungle will make its own judgement on who survives…
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The Captain of a submarine wants to launch an attack while his deputy wants to wait for confirmation. Their conflict escalates into a mutiny with both of them fighting for the command of the ship.
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I have been creating a home cinema, each time adding or upgrading components. Next up our product review of screen goo projector paint…
The government want to change Petrol mix so that petrol contains up to 10% bioethanol. This will be known as E10 fuel. Find out how that will affect you …..
The Silver Hedgehog Film News : Copshop (2021), staring Gerard Butler
To avenge her mother’s death, Pixie masterminds a heist but must flee across Ireland from gangsters, take on the patriarchy, and choose her own destiny.
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DUNE IN CINEMAS FROM 21st OCTOBER Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049”) directs Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune,” The big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller of the same name. Official Synopsis A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young…
At the dawn of World War II, a desperate Winston Churchill orders his new spy agency to train women for covert operations. Together, these female agents help undermine the Nazi regime in France, leaving an unmistakable legacy in their wake.
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SNAKE EYES IS EXCLUSIVELY IN CINEMAS FROM 18TH AUGUST Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Skydance Present In Association with Hasbro A di Bonaventura Pictures Production A Robert Schwentke Film “SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS Official Synopsis Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient…
After what seems like years since our last day out, we decided to venture into the great outdoors and visit Trentham Monkey Forest…
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Two childhood best friends reunite as an unlikely crime-fighting superhero duo when one invents a formula that gives ordinary people superpowers.
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When a few objects that can be manipulated and used as weapons in the future fall into the wrong hands, a CIA operative, known as the Protagonist, must save the world.
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I love illustrations and my style leans heavily into this. -Harrison Talbot (Gr8White Designs) The Hedgehog caught up with recent graduate Harrison Talbot and the launch of his graphic design business Ge8white Designs… Hi Harrison Welcome to The Silver Hedgehog, Tell us about your business… Hi Garry, I offer a full suite of design services…
Friends of ours know that we love a good sculpture art trail…you know the type, Wolves in Wolves, Bees in Manchester, Bears in Birmingham. Wherever we go we seem to come across remnants of these trails and take the obligatory selfie. It’s become a bit of a running joke amongst our friendship group that we always manage to find some kind of art sculpture wherever we go! Our fascination with all things animal combined with art began in 2013 with the arrival of ‘Gromit Unleashed’ in Bristol…
After a few too many drinks, two parents come up with an elaborate plan to hide their increasingly difficult financial struggles from their daughter and their judgemental friends.
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After spotting some stunning looking illustrations and paintings of my favourite sport, Formula 1, on Facebook, I got in touch with Artist Tom Glover and invited him to talk to The Silver Hedgehog for a chat. Introducing Tom Glover – enjoy.
Covid -19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK is a group that is campaigning for lessons to be learned about the mistakes they feel were made in the government’s handling of the Covid crisis. They also have a second mission, and that is to offer professional bereavement support to families who are affected by Covid bereavement.
With the news that the UK is going into recession, I have been thinking of how I can help and support local companies. I’ve come up with the idea of writing an an editorial for local business’s and post here on my blog …………
In this post I reflect on 125 years of cinema from its humble beginnings, the block buster era and what the future holds…
While in self isolation I decided to give the car a clean. Here’s a blog on what I used and my thoughts on the best way to clean a car.
I’m a regular guy and no professional, the process I follow is from my own experience.
The government want to change Petrol mix so that petrol contains up to 10% bioethanol. This will be known as E10 fuel. Find out how that will affect you …..
The Hedgehog and friends recently took a trip out to the Holy Island Of Lindisfarne.
The island is located around 1 mile off the coast of Northumberland, and getting to the island is an adventure in itself. It can only be accessed by driving along a causeway across the sea…
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The Hedgehog joined a local team taking part in a citywide murder mystery game organised by the company CluedUpp Games, take a look at how we got on…
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The Silver Hedgehog took a daytrip out to Harry Potter Studios, here is our report on how we got on, including the Good and Bad of our experience. Caution Spoilers..
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Hedgehog and Friends visited the Bear Grylls Adventure – Birmingham. Here is our review on the good and bad of our day trip…
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UPDATED 06/01/2020 I discuss Octopus my thoughts on Octopus Energy
This is an ongoing report on Octopus Energy. I discuss my switching experience and on going customer service since choosing Octopus as our energy supplier.