Post relating to Gloucestershire
About Boxcitement I was very excited to hear that local Cheltenham based company Boxcitement were looking for reviewers. The Gloucestershire brand wanted people to receive excitement in a surprise subscription box. Purchasers can decide whether the gift boxes are for themselves or as a gift (which you can leave a personal message for the recipient), … Read more
Whilst exercise and eating right are important for your health, so is relaxation and taking care of yourself. I am reading this book called Happiness by Design, which says that you can choose to be happy, by doing things that make you happy: These can then be broken down into things you do that give … Read more
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We made a decision that on Saturdays we would make it the time for a really special family breakfast – ensuring a good start to the day both in terms of being well fed and for time together. We often find things can be busy, rushing … Read more
I am sure many parents know what it is like for life to be too busy to fit in eating properly. Organised people may plan meals in advance, but this doesn’t always happen. Sometimes it is good to have a night off from cooking and cleaning – especially when I am having a #ManicMumday. I … Read more
About Hallmark Hotel Gloucester The Hallmark Hotel Gloucester is a great base for staying in Gloucestershire; just on the outskirts of Gloucester City Centre with good links to the M5 (and M50/M4/M6 from there), the Cotswolds and Gloucester airport. The 3-star hotel has stunning views and a lounge/bar, restaurant, beauty salon, tennis courts, gym, indoor … Read more
Tewkesbury is a lovely little town conveniently situated in Gloucestershire just off junction 9 of the M5. This means it is easy to get to but also a great place to stay by means of breaking up a journey. The town itself offers something for everyone from Antiques and History, Tudor Homes, to its annual … Read more
We visited Beechenhurst Lodge in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire to see explore the Forestry Commission’s Stickman Trail. I had been eagerly awaiting the trail, which started on December 1st, anyway but then I was sent a very lovely pack with a parking pass (parking is only £3 anyway) and two activity packs for the … Read more
Gloucestershire is a great place for fossil hunting and being as our son has started learning about rocks we thought it a good idea for a family day out. I took a look at the various areas considering how successful we were likely to be and the suitability for our family. As it was our … Read more
I think in this day and age it is easy to forget what it was like for us when we were children – you know when there were only 4 or 5 channels on the tv, hardly and computer games and we actually had to play. And you know what, we loved it! That is … Read more
Over Farm Market Today we went to Over Farm Market in Gloucestershire. Tickets for attractions were £2 each or 10 for £18 – pick from a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. There are also rides and inflatables outside for an additional charge. Not forgetting picking your own pumpkins and much more. This is the … Read more