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My children recently benefited from an author coming into school, reading to them, and signing copies of their book. Reading for me is a skill that everyone should learn as a child. It is an important and powerful tool towards education and independence. It makes me feel sad that not everyone has the same opportunities … Read more
Go Canoeing provided us with a tailored family canoeing experience in Bath as part of their Family fun on the water campaign. With special thanks to Go Canoeing and Paul from Bath Canoe Club, who was our instructor and guide. We went as a family of 6, or varying ages and needs. Paul made the … Read more
The school Summer holidays maybe over (or nearly over depending on where you live) but that doesn’t mean that you should stop thinking about holidays! If the long break has left you a bit short of cash – fear not as this Saturday (30th August 2014) sees the return of The Sun £9.50 holidays. If … Read more
We have gone a bit Gruffalo mad this Summer. After The Gruffalo Trail at Wyre Forest I saw what else was happening with the Forestry Commission Gruffalo 15th anniversary celebrations and discovered the Great Gruffalo Forest Tour was at Beechenhurst Lodge, Forest of Dean. Getting to Anyone who knows me will know that I do not really drive, especially places … Read more
This year I am an ambassador for Zero Waste Week – which is all about trying to prevent the amount of things that end up in Landfill. All you have to do is make a pledge to reduce landfill in some shape or form for just for one week (Monday 1st – Monday 8th September 2014) to your … Read more
Lollibop 2014 was the Big Bash for Little People. It ran from Friday 15th August until Sunday 17th August 2014, 10am-6pm daily. Taking on feedback from last year, the location for this year’s Lollibop was Hatfield House, situated in Hertfordshire. Described as an amazing stately home with surrounding lawns, gardens and woodlands. Boasting the hottest … Read more
This is a review of Go Ape Tree Top Junior Wyre Forest and Vimto Squeezy Both my husband and I don’t like heights. This is a bit of a problem when all our boys are thrill seekers. You may recall that last year my husband stepped up and went up in the trees with the … Read more
Nintendo Wii Sports was released back in November 2006. It was a great way of getting people together and being more active whilst playing computer games. It also helped develop a skill in the particular sport by using the Wii remote to mimic the actions needed for tennis, bowling, baseball, golf and boxing, July 11th … Read more
What is so different about the BOOMCo Rapid Madness Blaster? BOOMCo Rapid Madness Blaster Darts – Smart Stick Technology The BOOMCo Rapid Madness Blaster uses Using Smart Stick technology, meaning that the bullets actually stick to all smart stick targets and shields. The targets have values on for competitive play, or to help encourage better aim. … Read more
Dinosaurs Unleashed – The Eden Project The Eden Project is one of those attractions that I had heard that if I were in Cornwall was a must-visit place to go. So when we heard that there summer holiday fun was Dinosaurs Unleashed it seemed a sure thing. Of course I love dinosaurs and our 6 year … Read more