Withdrawn Halloween Costumes

The following news story made the Evening Standard paper in the UK and also cropped up on the BBC too. Supermarket Asda has been given a rap of the knuckles for it's insensitivity towards people with mental health problems with the marketing of one of its halloween costumes this year. The costume has understandably been withdrawn. Likewise if you read the article Tesco seems to have committed a similar faux pas!

Friday 27th September 2013

Poundland's Halloween DVDs

The halloween decorations are still a bit slow in coming this year with only Poundland and the 99p Store making an effort so far in Folkestone. I'm sure things will start hotting up in the next week or so.

 

Poundland hve just put out their horror DVDs and there are a few known films amongst the straight-to-DVD low budget fare. So if you want copies of: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween 2, Halloween 3, Bride Of Chucky, Amityville Horror 2 or Amityville Horror 3 - get them while they're there.

Sunday 22nd September 2013

This year's first Halloween decorations

Well it seems the prize this year goes to... wait for it... Poundland! I'm sure they'll add to their stock as the black sabbath nears, but so far it's the usual generic fare, although the ceramic tea-light holders are quite nice, albeit a bit too cutesy for me.

 

One thing to look out for will be their selection of £1 DVDs as some treasures can usually be picked up. Last year's selection was a bit naff with lots of straight to DVD gore over plot films. But previously there's been lots of selection from awful yet funny 50's Sci-Fi 'B' movies to 70s & 80s classics such as Phantasm, Company Of Wolves, Black Christmas, Screamers or Hellraiser 1-3 and even the under-rated Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3.

Roll on October...

 

Sunday 8th September 2013

Ace exhibition!

As a Doctor Who fan I thought others might like to know of this forthcoming exhibition of rare photos of the 7th Doctor's companion - Ace.

See the flyer for detaails, but in brief, it's at Orbital Comics in London.

Sunday 18th August 2013

Doctor Who Cakes & Cookies

I was tipped off that UK kitchenware shop Lakeland is now selling a variety of Dr Who partyware in readiness for the show's 50th anniversary in November. Whereas I didn't buy all the items on offer, below is a selection of the more reusable products. There is another set of two cookie cutters but I personally didn't like the K-9 & Cybermen designs.

The chocolate moulds look like a good idea and there is also on offer at Lakeland, Dr Who ice cube moulds. The Dalek silicone cake mould can also be used for jelly. And it was nice to get the dusting set of 6 characters to add decoration to cupcakes or even a cappuccino.

The store also has the disposable items of partyware that you'd also expect such as paper plates, straws, etc.

Monday 22nd July 2013

Folkestone Zombie Walk 2013

Saw the first flyer for Folkestone's 3rd annual zombie walk. So put the date in your diary...

Saturday 20th July 2013

Butternut squash risotto

Found this in my local Asda supermarket in their reduced section so thought I'd try it out. And I would recommend it... so get it before they decide to discontinue the line!

Tuesday 4th June 2013

Summerisle Greetings card

Whoops, forgot to upload another seasonal card that I sent out to a friend! Anyway these come from CafePress if you want to buy any.

Thursday 9th May 2013

Beltane Greetings!

I know it's a bit late, but I didn't want to put the image up until after the person I'd sent the card to had received it! Anyway, here's to a good summer!

Tuesday 7th May 2013

May the 4th be with you...

Well, in Folkestone yesterday for the first time was a Sci-Fi themed fair held predominantly at The Grand Hotel, but with other characters popping up in the town centre, a Delorean parked up outside and a remote control R2D2 popping up in a bar. Ultimately a trade fair with plenty of comics, books, toys, hand crafted gifts, bodypainting and collectables on sale, there were also seven actors (albeit minor role actors) from the Star Wars films on hand to sign photos and a plethora of geeks dressing up as their favorite Doctor Who or sci-fi alien which made the day for the hundreds of fans who turned out. Long may such events continue to be organised. And for those that missed it, here are some pictures...

I decided to refrain from the full Katy Manning pose!

An on a really worthwhile note, at the nearest church, Holy Trinity, a concert was put on featuring Hollywood film music... with plenty of sci-fi themes... to raise money for the Rainbow Centre, a charity supporting the homeless in the town. Two further bands were due to play in the evening at local bars too.

Sunday May 5th 2013