The formula is a winner - a massive dose of 80s nostalgia with equally enormous dance numbers and a school reunion. Let the party begin! Compiled by award winning author, Pippa Evans, and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Now That's What I Call A Musical is well worth a trip down memory lane.

Connecting with nature and its wondrous wildlife and birdlife is therapeutic for our health, bringing a wealth of rewards and an enormous wellbeing boost. With almost 630 species of birdlife in the UK alone, the opportunities and magnificent backdrops to enjoy this leisurely pursuit are plentiful – whether it be the golden eagles in Scotland or ravens on the cliffs at Land’s End. Our Time for Life Correspondent, Sharon Cain, and photographer, Steve Hare, have been exploring in Northumberland – an acclaimed bird watchers utopia.

This year the RNLI is marking a milestone 200th anniversary to acknowledge the remarkable bravery of dedicated crews and volunteers who have saved over 144,000 lives across the UK. The rescue of around three hundred of these precious lives is attributed to the compassionate and courageous community at Hauxley on the Northumberland coast.

Did you know that listening to jazz music can bring a wealth of benefits which include lowering stress levels and blood pressure and boosting our mental and physical well-being? Additional bonuses result in the vibes stimulating our brain - which in turn can increase creativity, lower depression and lighten our mood.

The countdown to Northumberland Day on Sunday, May 26, is a great opportunity to fly the county’s distinctive red and yellow flag and celebrate its rich heritage. Shaking off its winter grey landscape, spring transforms the most northerly county into a blaze of colour with a wealth of attractions to enjoy and explore.

Hanging around for trains will never be the same after being transported to the former waiting room of Wensley Station - just a stone’s throw from Yorkshire’s magnificent Yorkshire Dales. Transformed into a high-end country cottage, The Old Waiting Room near Leyburn, was the perfect location to wind down after a four week, full on, South American adventure.

Staying up late might not have the same appeal after a performance of 2:22 – A Ghost Story, an acclaimed West End thriller now passing through the UK. The countdown is underway as time hurtles relentlessly to the bewitching hour in a plot imbued with diverse themes and powerful social dynamics.

True farce is defined by ludicrous situations, stereotyped characters, extravagant exaggeration - not to mention hilarious horseplay. Author Michael’s Frayn’s 40th anniversary of the multi award-winning farce, Noises Off ticks all the boxes as ‘the play within a play’ deteriorates from the ridiculous to the utterly shambolic.

Blessed with an abundance of coastline and countryside, the Northeast boasts stunning sunsets along with fascinating folklore. It also makes a splash when it comes to its beautiful beaches – with four stunning beaches featuring in the Sunday Times 50 Best Beaches in the UK for 2023.

When is the last time you were blown away by the power of nature and sense of wellbeing in the great outdoors?