Finding the best places for parents in the Cotswolds and beyond
What is your style? The word has loads of definitions but summed up in terms of fashion it means having a ‘particular’ way of presenting yourself. With fashion it’s more about the clothing whereas with style, it's on the person. I like this definition: ‘Style is a way to make closer your relationship to yourself,... Continue Reading →
Forest Schools are becoming more popular across the country and you can visit one here in the Cotswolds at Batsford Arboretum. Educators and parents are realising the benefits of being outdoors and, ‘at one with nature.’ It sounds cliché but there are proven benefits to both physical and mental health for both children and adults:... Continue Reading →
Families are being lured to Warwick Castle this Halloween for The Haunted Castle (until Sunday 4 November) where daytime fun makes way for frightful night-times. Three sets of attractions with increasing fear factors make it easy for visitors of all ages to find the best thrill for them this Halloween: Scaredy Squires, Daring Dukes and... Continue Reading →
My mum loves John Lewis. Last week she compared its Cardiff haberdashery department to paradise as she escaped the ‘chaos’ of the city centre and was warmly welcomed by a ‘partner.’ She didn’t agree with my rather cynical post Should we see through the new John Lewis/Waitrose rebranding? and loved the new advert. This doesn’t... Continue Reading →
If you fancy a short city break abroad with the kids and are wondering where to go then we would definitely recommend Amsterdam and some of the places nearby. We booked a flight for £72pp with KLM from Birmingham this October and stayed in nearby quieter Edam visiting Amsterdam and Marken on day trips to... Continue Reading →
I’m starting a ‘Blogger Chat’ interview series and have a few exciting ones lined up. The first is with The British Maple. The idea is to explore some of the interesting issues around blogging and what they write about. It’s also a way to find out more about some of the great bloggers who live... Continue Reading →
You can’t really go that wrong with Shakespeare’s Othello. The tragedy has kept audiences gripped for centuries with high tension and a dramatic plot that leads to a bloody climax. This modernised production at Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre certainly gets it all right. Despite the hero’s downfall crashing to its inevitable tragic conclusion, it is also... Continue Reading →
Be honest, how often do you create really ‘messy art’ at home? Us: er…maybe once or twice a year.. in the garden. Painting and playdoh I can handle, but I could probably be more creative with potato printing and craft making. Of course, kids love getting messy with art and often have the chance at... Continue Reading →
It’s easy to go to the pub with kids in the summer: find a big garden, with or without a play area, and sit in it! It’s a bit harder in the winter when you want to sit inside for a drink or meal. You still need lots of space, perhaps games, reasonably priced food... Continue Reading →