Pancake CustomsPancakes have a long tradition in England with the celebration of Shrovetide. This particular fried cake was made in this country as early as the 13th century. We take a look at some of the rural traditions of Shrove Tuesday, also known famously as Pancake Day.
Lady Boys of Bangkok - Thai'd down at The PlaceBritEvents' Amanda Arnold reviews the Lady Boys of Bangkok at Telford's The Place at Oakengates Theatre, and finds herself in awe of the perfect makeup, stunning figures and fabulous costumes on the world's most beautiful show-girls, who just happen to be men!
Grand National - world's greatest steeplechase?Watched by more than nine million people across the globe, The Grand National is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. BritEvents takes a look at this iconic race, widely recognised as the greatest steeplechase in the world.
The biggest films of 2012A long time ago the ancient civilisation The Mayans predicted that 2012 would bring cataclysmic events to earth - and while we all wait in anticipation for the end of the world, what better way to spend your final days than to watch one of 2012's blockbusters, coming to a silver screen near you this year. Good job there's no apocalyptic movies in our list!