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Twycross Zoo is a registered charity in the East Midlands with over 500 animals and 150 species who are working for endangered species survival by contributing to breeding programmes. We used our last Stay, Play, Explore voucher to visit Twycross Zoo for Christmas. About Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo is split into different sections, clearly labelled … Read more
Despite the fact that many people think that teachers have it easy, with lots of holidays, it simply isn’t true. They work REALLY hard and have taken on one of the most important jobs of teaching our children – not only the educational stuff but they reinforce the morals, manners and values that (hopefully) have … Read more
You may be familiar with a video on the Pinkoddy YouTube Channel about Signs and experiences of DDH – Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip from Emma . Well Emma went on to tell me about how her friend Natalie has written a book, to further help raise awareness. Therefore I am offering my little corner of the … Read more
There is no denying it that Christmas can be a terribly stressful time of year. The pressure seems to start earlier and earlier these days and there just seems to be a lot of demands. I thought I would share with you some of the ways I make Christmas easier and I also asked some … 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
Christmas is such a wonderful magical time of year and I really love to embrace it. But it can also be really full on and busy, so sometimes I like to find my boys something to do that occupies their time in a Christmassy fashion that requires no supervision. I had seen an image on … Read more
Christmas Tree Decorations easy to make, even for young children. Utilising items that you may recycle or even throw away otherwise!
You may remember that we visited Leicestershire with the Stay, Play, Explore Package – when we visited the National Space Centre. Well you can also visit Conkers where we had previously gone, Stonehurst Family Farm, Twycross Zoo (where we plan to visit before the end of the year) and Twinlakes Theme Park – the place … Read more
Egmont Publishing have got some great #StarWarsXmasBooks that cover a range of ages and abilities. With excitement building for the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens this month I thought you would appreciate a review and giveaway of some of the great books they have to offer. I received two Young Readers Star Wars … Read more