Bill’s Children’s Menu

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I think that it is so important for us all to start the day with a good breakfast – a message I want my children to take with them when they leave home. So when there was an opportunity to go along to Bill’s to review their new and improved children’s menu in all restaurants … Read more

Tewkesbury Wine Run 2017

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You may remember that last January I joined a running club. This time last year I wouldn’t have believed it myself. I had signed up to run the Tewkesbury Half Marathon with no intention of running the whole thing (because obviously I couldn’t!) but aimed to run a few miles and walk the rest. I … Read more

Frightmare at Overfarm 2017

frightmare overfarm

Step into your worst Frightmare this Halloween Locals will know that Frightmare at Over Farm, Gloucester is a spine-tingling place to visit at Halloween. Now in its sixteenth year it is the south west’s largest Halloween scare festival. In the daytime there is lots of family fun with Spookyard – which runs through October Half … 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

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

Cotswold Adventures Bushcraft Course

Cotswold Adventures Bushcraft Course

There is nothing better than Nature in my opinion – it is one of the reasons myself and Becky started the #OutdoorsandHappy community. I have previously written about why getting outside is good for you – but it can also be a great time to learn and bond. I am aware that my children have … Read more

Elmore Court Wedding Venue

Elmore Court Wedding Venue

Elmore Court is an exclusive use party and luxury wedding venue in Gloucestershire. This Grade II listed building has a contemporary feel without losing its original character. First opening its doors in November 2013 it has opened its doors to a second phase of development – including doubling the size of its guest accommodation, an … Read more

The Gloucester Studio

The Gloucester Studio

If you are planning on travelling to, through or near the Cotswolds, have a special occasion coming up or just love food then the Gloucester Studio will be well worth a visit for you. Home of The Pyromaniac Chef, Kathryn Minchew, an ex-Masterchef contestant offers a unique tailored service.The Gloucester Studio is described as a … Read more