In Pure Spirit

Ever seen an advert that’s just so good you had to share it? No? Ads of that level of quality are out there.

Here’s an ad for Pedigree called “Catch”. The premise is simple; slow-mo video footage of cute dogs jumping to catch a chunk of tasty Pedigree.

Image via Wikipedia In Indonesia some Muslim leaders have commanded the faithful not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The Western / Christian day has become increasingly popular among the young and liberal population of the nation’s larger cities. Abdullah Cholil, leader of Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Islamic organisation in Indonesia said; “We forbid Muslims to celebrate [...]

Image via Wikipedia Gawthorpe Hall is believed, by some, to be one of the most haunted buildings in Lancaster. The building is owned by the National Trust today but has been in the possession of the Shuttleworth family for much of history. It began life as a pele tower, build in the 14th century to [...]

When is the Chinese New Year this year? It’s February the 14th. That’s right; the Chinese New Year will happen on the same date as Valentine’s Day.

This alignment is pretty rare; it will happen again in 38 years time.

This year is the year of the Tiger.

The best way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach… or perhaps their mouth; especially if there’s a sweet tooth involved. Why not treat yourself or your loved one to some of these sexy heart sweets? Yum! In Pure Spirit What do you think of sweets like these as a gift idea? Would you like [...]

Near Macclesfield stands the grand estate of Capesthorne Hall.

The Hall was built between 1719 and 1732 and has been subject to architectual changes over the years – especially after a fire destroyed much of the building.

The history of the grounds go back further than the Capesthrone Hall itself; everything from the passing of Roman Legions (and Roman road may run the building) to myths of Merlin and Arthur. Capesthrone, itself, can trace its history to the Domesday Book.

The celebs have come out in force for the Simon Cowell arranged cover of R.E.M’s “Everybody Hurts” single. You can still donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee here. The single will be out on the 7th of Feb in a digital format and you can buy it on a disc come the 8th. LYRICS Leona [...]

Officials in Rwanda have announced they will increase the size of Gishwati National Conversation Park from 3,018 acres to 3,665 acres. That’s an increase of about 21%.

This is good news as it’ll reclaim land lost to small-scale agriculture that once connected the forst from the banks of the Sebeya River. The newly extended park is being called the Forest of Hope.