Cycling Confidence Kids Club

Ridgeback Kids Club Event

You may recall that recently our 9 year old son was the first in our family to take part in a junior triathlon. His favourite part of it was most probably the cycling as he loves his bike (although we discovered that day that it was actually too small and he needs a new one). … Read more

Thorpe Park Resort’s Shark Hotel

Thorpe Park Resort's Shark Hotel

There are many reasons for wanting to stay in Thorpe Park’s Shark Hotel which is conveniently situated inside the park. Whether it is because you want somewhere to crash without having to leave – making the very most of a two-day stay; because you have stayed really late (such as on Thorpe Park’s Ministry of … Read more

Thorpe Park Resort VIP Coaster Climb of THE SWARM

SWARM Coaster climb

A Thorpe Park VIP Coaster Climb is fantastic for thriller seekers, those who love Coasters and/or those who want to admire a fantastic view. We were invited to climb THE SWARM as part of our Thorpe Park Resort Ambassador programme and it was excellent timing with our teen’s 14th birthday. There was just one problem … Read more

Emoji Movie Review

Emoji Movie Review

With The Emoji Movie Sony Pictures have cleverly shown through the use of Emoji how much we have become to rely on Smartphones – and how hard it is to navigate the social world – especially for teenagers. Critics have said that the film is like it’s main character – Meh – but I think … Read more

Fire Safety in the Home

Fire Safety in the Home

Obviously Fire Safety in the Home is really important – but especially when you have children to think about. I was completely unaware that the local Fire Department offer FREE home safety checks – which includes providing and fitting smoke alarms if you haven’t got them. Honestly there’s no catch at all. We already have … Read more

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Tewkesbury’s annual Medieval Festival is the largest annual Medieval re-enactment which sees thousands of reenactors, entertainers and traders from all over Europe. It is a fantastic and unique day out for all the family – all with free admission.The reason for Tewkesbury’s Medieval Festival is to remember the victims of the Battle of Tewkesbury. On … Read more

Sun £9.50 Holidays are Back – But things have Changed!

sun £9.50 holidays code words

The Sun £9.50 Holidays are back but things have changed! It has got very confusing and feel free to comment below anything you know – and obviously I will edit it this as things become clearer. From what I can gather there are now four ways to collect tokens: Earliest access to The Sun £9.50 … Read more

Things for Children to do in Gloucestershire

Gloucester Scrumpty Trail for Rugby World Cup

Gloucestershire is such a fantastic place to visit with a mixture of elegant spa and market towns, stately homes, splendid religious buildings, green landscapes and a whole lot of history to explore. Wherever your heart takes you in the Shire there is also bound to be plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Things for … Read more

Ted Baker Gloucester Quays

ted baker clothes at gloucester quays

Ted Baker is one of the biggest lifestyle brands in the UK and has now arrived in Gloucester Quays! The Outlet Store on High Orchard Street adds to the already strong line up of Lifestyle Outlets and shoppers can expect some big discounts. Founded in Glasgow in 1988 by CEO Ray Kelvin the Ted Baker … Read more

Junior Triathlon – A First for Our Family

running from the pool Junior Triathlon

I knew this Junior Triathlon meant a lot to our nine year old son because I had to cancel an overnight trip to London for it – and he loves sleeping at London hotels. I think it was the fact that he is confident that he can swim, ride a bike and run so had … Read more