Christmas parkrun what a good idea for the whole family. Well apart from the fact that most of the family did not want to do it and one point blank refused. However, 5 out of 6 of us did go along and see what it was like doing a Christmas day parkrun. We went over … Read more
Following on from the hit BBC Series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, Ginger Fox have introduced The Traitors Card Game. You’ve seen the show, now you can play the game at home. I was sent a sample to review. About The Traitors Card Game Much like the game AmongUs, you build alliances and dodge backstabs as … Read more
Sundays have traditionally been a time where we come together as a family and have a roast dinner. But sometimes you want to change things up a bit and make it a bit more special. Or even just have a midweek roast! This Rump Steak Roast Dinner was just one of those meals. It was … Read more
The Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle is back for its 8th year. We were invited along to experience this year’s theme of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! Here are my thoughts and observations. Things to Know About The Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle 2023 Arriving As soon as you drive in there are … Read more
I received a free Aquafleece for our son’s caving adventures as featured in this Caving Kit List post. The first few caving trips are likely to be easy trips and it’s unlikely that anyone will want to rush out and spend loads of money on caving. Some people do fifteen or so trips and do … Read more
Here is a simplified Gousto Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine recipe. When it comes to following recipes I feel people make it overly complicated. For me it is much better if everything is written in each step that I need to make it. So that I can literally read each step and not worry about what … Read more
We stayed in the Splash Landings Hotel with Family Package ready for Run Alton Towers 10K. When factoring in that it comes with free parking (which is actually already included with the race), breakfast, mini golf; tickets to the waterpark, and evening entertainment – it really isn’t that bad value. Getting there and Parking Last … Read more
The Guy Fawkes 5 running race in Tewkesbury was held on Sunday 5th November 2023. Due to flooding a last minute decision was made to change the course to the back-up course but the weather did hold up for the race itself. About Guy Fawkes 5 Guy Fawkes 5 is a 5 mile race organised … Read more
Our son had a tandem skydive as his sixteenth birthday present from us and this is my experience of it all. Our children are hugely privileged and have already had some amazing opportunities through their lives. When it came to turning sixteen we wanted something that was special. That is when we discovered that a … Read more
The Adult’s Guide to Relaxation is a commissioned piece. Nowadays our stressed and overwhelmed routine can take a toll on our well-being, leaving us in need of relaxation and stress relief. Engaging in hobbies is an excellent way to unwind and find a sense of inner peace. This article explores six hobbies that can help … Read more