It is International Women’s Day today 8 March when the world over acknowledges the vital role played by women in society. Their contribution is sometimes less well known in the sometimes male-dominated domain of the horeca/hospitality sector. But one event on 8 March aims to rectify that. It seeks to celebrate ten years of recognizing…
So went the chant ringing out from Anderlecht’s Lotto Park 85 minutes into the club’s derby against local rivals Union Saint-Gilloise on Sunday evening. But it was not the home fans who were jubilant at seeing their side’s two goals to the good but those bedecked in blue and yellow – the colours of USG….
If you’re into military history, an upcoming event will be right up your street. It is the 209th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo this summer and a great weekend is planned to mark this milestone. Throughout one weekend in June, the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo will be commemorated. On June 28…
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to treat your loved one to something a bit special. So, why not fire up the feel-good factor and savour some super special treats being cooked up by some of the best restaurants and chefs across Brussels and beyond? For those who want to celebrate love in Brussels without…
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-serving monarch and much loved throughout her Kingdom. Now, a newly-launched book aims to chronicle the late Monarch’s links to one particular part of her realm: the town of Walsall in the West Midlands. Her experience of the Black Country seems to have contrasted somewhat with the initial impressions the…
Photo by Xuan Nguyen on Unsplash Brussels will be dressed to the nines for its upcoming annual Bright Festival. An exciting and innovative programme includes two original routes through Brussels, featuring over 20 artistic installations. Bright Festival, for those unfamiliar with it, is the capital’s festival of lights. It will be illuminating its streets from…
Photo by Julia Sadowska on Unsplash You may remember it from the glittering opening ceremony directed by Danny Boyle, which featured British icons such as Queen Elizabeth II, James Bond and Mr Bean. Or perhaps you remember it from Super Saturday, when Team GB won three gold medals in just 44 minutes? All that was…
It’s that time of year again…. oh yes it is. In the best traditions of this time of the year, a Belgian audience is set to be treated to that good, old-fashioned English tradition – a pantomime. This year, the offering by the English Comedy Club later this month is Cinderella. The panto is something that…
A UK football club is stepping up the search for its Holy Grail. Canterbury City FC in Kent has been without a home since as long ago as 1999 and is forced to play its home games at Margate, nearly 30km away. Club chairman Trevor James says, “I didn’t get the Christmas present that I…
‘Tis the season of goodwill so you might be feeling like spreading some. If so, there is a Belgian charity appeal that would welcome some support this Christmas. The idea is to fill shoe boxes with about 10 food items and beverages (non-alcoholic, non-perishable, easy to open and ready to eat) and a season’s greetings…
