Kokova Magazine

GuilFest organisers are delighted to announce that Sham 69, with their original line-up featuring the founding members of the band, legendary Jimmy Pursey, Dave Parsons and Dave Tregunna, will be headlining The Vive Le Rock Punk Stage on Friday 18th July 2014. Sham 69 are quite simply one of the most famous punk bands of all time, producing a stream of hits during the golden era of punk including 'Hurry Up Harry', 'Angels with Dirty Faces' and 'If The Kids are United'.

CakeBomb, a new collective of 17 top cake artists from around the UK, are working together to create 'Welcome to the Jungle' at the Cake & Bake Show Manchester (4 - 6 April 2014) - a life-size edible Indian jungle made entirely out of cake, sugarcraft, cookies and chocolate. The CakeBomb team has spent over 6,000 hours on the installation, which features life-size pieces of incredible detail and accuracy.

Rising once again like a phoenix from the ashes, GuilFest, The UK's No.1 family festival returns to its spiritual home - the idyllic grounds of Stoke Park on July 18th/19th/20th 2014. The public have spoken, and after a year without their favourite festival they have bombarded Guildford Borough Council in their droves with requests for its rightful return.

Central London attraction, Ripley's Believe It or Not! London, known for its bizarre artefacts and interactive experiences, is set to launch the world's first 500ft spherical restaurant, the 'London Eyeball'. Following the recent news about the planned redevelopment of the Trocadero, Ripley's Believe It or Not! London plans to build the restaurant on the top of the existing attraction, located at 1 Piccadilly Circus. Construction is due to start later in the month for launch in time for summer 2015.

As April brings springtime and sunshine, it's time to focus on fresh food and sustainable produce. The Easter Sunday roast gets an eco twist at the Green House Hotel, where to new relaxed dining Arbor Restaurant is at the forefront of Bournemouth's foodie revolution. The relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff are complemented on Sunday by live jazz. It's well located, three minutes walk from the beach, so you can start the day with papers in the bar, enjoy a sumptuous Easter lunch, then finish with a walk on the beautiful East Cliff.

The Man has done it again. Not long after the launch of his new chocolate shop in Heal's Tottenham Court Road, Paul A Young has found the time to create his chocolate inspired afternoon tea - and invited us along to sample the magic. Working with Nigel Boschetti, executive chef at Grosvenor House, Paul has blended in his own personality to create an afternoon tea worth taking a whole day off for.