Chinese New Year 2018 Happy New Year! It may seem a little later to celebrate the New Year but no party is bigger than Chinese New Year. And this year it's the year of the dog. In ancient Chinese legend, there was a race across a river between 12 animals; a rat, a dragon, a tiger, an ox, a rabbit...

Dressing up as an Elf this Christmas? Good idea! We have many different costumes for everyone to dress as Santa’s little helpers this year. Ranging from top and trousers, onesies and even tunics. Different styles to suit your needs. How exciting! For the ladies, we have our Fever costumes exposing the cleavage (you’re in luck boys) and also other Smiffy’s...

'Fee fi fo fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman' Another classic story coming to the stage this December and we are very excited to see this one too! What is Jack and the Beanstalk? Jack in the Beanstalk is an English fairy tale based on a small young, poor boy named Jack who lives on a farm with...

Thanksgiving. It began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year, which is celebrated in Canada, the USA, some of the Caribbean islands and Liberia. These countries all celebrate it on a different date but the traditions are all pretty much the same. What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a National holiday celebrated...

One of the most generous charity events of the year is returning again this November and we’re looking forward to seeing how much money can be raised for children this year! What is Children in Need? BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK charity. Since 1980 it has raised over £600 million for disabled children and young people in...

  Be inspired this Halloween by a twisted Fairytale Once upon a time, in a fancy dress shop not very far away, many little fairytale characters come out to play… no matter the reason, no matter how far, we have costumes for whoever you are. It began with seven men, whose fairy tale came to an end, by meeting a...

Zombies. They have been one of Halloweens most iconic themes for years and years and it won’t stop this year either, not if Hollywood has anything to say about it! Braaaaains yum…. As we all know, a zombie is a person who has come back to life after death but not as themselves, they come back as cannibalistic, rotten corpse...

YAR! Shiver me timbers, we're back from th' poxed and ready t' set sail on ship! Even after death, it’s a pirate’s life for all of us. The rum is still good and the booty is always found. Being a ghost pirate isn’t so bad either! You should try it. Halloween is just around the corner so it’s the perfect...

For years experiments have been conducted at the MOD research institute Porters Down Dstl near Salisbury. Six months previous there was an explosion, and reports say that crazed individuals were seen escape the area. As we now all know from the news reports, a virus was released that day, that changed people into blood crazed Zombies intent on gorging on...

What could be more enchanting than Egypt and it's tomb? When it comes to the mysterious and inspiring, the stories of Egypt win it every time. Egypt has one of the longest histories of any modern country, emerging as one of the world's first nation states in the tenth millennium BC. That’s why it’s so fascinating! If the theme of...

Get ready for the Sinister Circus coming to Hollywood! Landing in October 2017!! Why not enjoy Halloween as a creepy clown or twisted jester? Let's be honest a horrific clown is enough to scare anyone! If you are looking to freak people out this Halloween this is for you! Get sinister with the ideas! This gorgeous Fever Patchwork Clown Costume...

Calling all ladies! Make sure you are prepared for Halloween! Check out our top 10 outfits for all you lovely gals'. Ladies' Top 10 Halloween outfits: 10: Zombie Sinister Dreams Zombie Sinister Dreams is all about terrifying! It consists of a long, pale gown, spattered in blood, and comes with a brown curly wig. In this sense, it’s highly reminiscent...

Thursday 31st August to Sunday 3rd September - get set for the UK's biggest air festival, 4-days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea! Air Festival - what is it and what's going on? This year is the 10th Bournemouth Air Festival and they are incredibly proud to have entertained more than 8.5million people since 2008...

Bournemouth International Centre is about to be invaded once again as Film and Comic Con is on the way this August! The dates are Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th of August 2017! If you’re as big of a fan as we are, you know that Comic Con is a no miss experience in any occasion. The nerd inside you demands...

The World’s largest heritage and cultural event showcasing Great Britain’s national industrial, agricultural and leisure history is back! That's right the Great Dorset Steam Fair is happening between Thursday 24th of August and Monday 28th of August 2017! What is the Great Dorset Steam Fair? 'Ten miles of electric cable, 200 tonnes of coal, 550 barrels of beer! These are...

Who is ready to have the time of their life? Yes everyone’s favourite dance based love story is hitting the stage this August at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre! Bring your dancing shoes for Dirty Dancing! What is Dirty Dancing?  A VERY shocking question! You’ve really missed out if have yet to see this amazing classic! Dirty Dancing is a 1987 American romantic drama dance film written...

August is the summer month full of carnivals! For all you south coast locals' check out Christchurch's carnival taking place from Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th August 2017! Christchurch carnival - what's it about? Christchurch Carnival is a Community Event that is volunteer run. It consists of two days worth of family fun including entertainment, a carnival procession and a...

Calling all eighties fans! Jack Up The 80's is back for another year to relive the popular era! It is taking place on the Isle of Wight from the 11th - 13th of August 2017! Jack Up The 80s - What's it about? The purpose of Jack Up The 80s remains the same, we aim to raise valuable funds and awareness...

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Who loves a good horror movie? Well if you loved wetting your pants to 2014's 'Annabelle' then you will love the sequel! Annabelle: Creation - what's the latest movie from the Conjuring series about? 'Several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into...