2012 is set to be a big
year. It's the most awaited year of the century. Not only is it a
Leap Year it's more than that. As people await for events to unfold in the coming year, due in part to predictions found in Old Moores' Almanac and the blockbuster movie '2012', What
ever the reason, we should hope for the best.
Some of the changes announced in our recent budget came into effect
in December, others take effect from the beginning of January 2012. One
of the main budgetary changes which may hinder your shopping experience is that
VAT will be increased from 21% to 23% from January 1st. Already some
retailers are advertising their willingness to absorb that increase but only
time will tell! In the UK celebrations will take place for the Diamond Jubilee, the Olympics and [my favourite diary shop in London] Smythson will celebrate it's 125th
anniversary. A visit to the museum
at their flagship store on New Bond Street is looking like a possibility for me
this year. The history behind the Smythson diary is brought to life with
their current ‘Dear Diary’ exhibition showcasing the beauty and rich heritage
while offering a chance to see some of their very early beautiful
diaries.
Closer to home, during the
June bank holiday weekend as I am Plantmad
I along with over 90,000 others will visit Bloom
2012 and help mark it's 6th year.
I'm already looking forward
to 2012!





Got to watch the movie 2012 last night for the first time although it was released in 2009. Wasn't impressed. Bit of fun but the CGI was too much for this ol' gal!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111228084228.htm Click on the link to read all about the Fear of no Supernova.
According to this article "given the incredible amounts of energy in a supernova explosion -- as much as the sun creates during its entire lifetime -- another erroneous doomsday theory is that such an explosion could happen in 2012 and harm life on Earth. However, given the vastness of space and the long times between supernovae, astronomers can say with certainty that there is no threatening star close enough to hurt Earth" - Facinating!!