Robin Hood and The Babes in the Wood

Robin Hood and Friar Tuck

I was invited to Press Night of Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood Panto at The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury – written and directed by Ben Crocker and sponsored by Peter Ball & Co Estate Agents. This year the Roses Theatre Panto was their best performance I have seen in the time I have … Read more

Rainbow Forest Den Making

coloured fire

This summer we have had a much more relaxed approach and not really spent a lot on entertaining the boys. It has been more about time at the park, riding bikes, picnics and playing with sticks. Of course we have done other things (we went back on a Sun Holiday to Newquay View Resort, Livestock … Read more

Num Noms Series 2 Bella Italia Event Gloucester

Num Noms Series 2 waffles

Following their previous success Num Noms are back with even more tasty flavours: Plus the Noms now come in stamps and funky erasers, as well as the previous lip glosses and motorized forms. The new savoury flavours are inspired by brunch dishes (such as Maple Cakes and Berry Waffles); Pizzas (like Peppy Roni and Margo … Read more

Jumptastic Gloucestershire’s Largest Trampoline Park Review

Jumptastic Gloucestershire's Largest Trampoline Park Review

Jumpastic Gloucestershire’s largest trampoline park is no longer there and is no Ninja Warrior. But this was what I thought when invited for a review. My initial thoughts on Jumptastic I feel that Jumptastic is easy to find, there is plenty of parking, plus it is clean and spacious. I feel that is quite small, … Read more

Sup and Chow Cheltenham

Sup and Chow Cheltenham

Last night I was invited to the launch of the Sup & Chow, the latest addition to Cheltenham’s vibrant Bath Road food and drink scene. The contemporary all day dining pub and eaterie serves a menu of locally sourced food with a global feel, alongside a fantastic selection of cask ales, craft beers and fine wine. … Read more

Livestock Festival for Children

livestock festival for children

Livestock 2016 was my children’s first time at a music festival and what an amazing place to take them for such a memorable experience! Why Livestock Festival is great for Children Livestock Festival was absolutely perfect for such a variety of audiences but we took along our youngest two children who are ages 7 and … Read more

Livestock Festival 2016

Livestock Festival

Livestock Festival 2016 is a three-day event founded by Ben Leeke promising to be a weekend of music, film, camping and comedy. Launched last year seeing thousands of music lovers flocking to see impressive headliners Toploader, Scouting For Girls, The Feeling and The Hoosiers. As called “the best farm festival” by Roy Stride of Scouting For … Read more

Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter

Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter

About Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter is a great place to visit and suitable for a variety of people with family friendly restaurants, bowling alley, soft play centre, fitness gym and cinemas. Easy to get to by car and public transport, with plenty of parking nearby. The Brewery opened in May 2006 with the … Read more

RHS Malvern Spring Festival Family Day

Prange Lillies

RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2016 Family Day The Three Counties Showground is set in the picturesque backdrop of the Malvern Hills with Competitions, floral displays from the UK’s best nurseries, information and advice on growing and cookery demonstrations, awards, celebrity talks, children’s entertainment and everything you could possibly need for spring on sale! I went … Read more

The Fire Station Cheltenham

Charred cauliflower, tahini and pomegrante at The Fire Station Cheltenham

The Fire Station Cheltenham reopened its doors last night 110 years after it was originally built. The old Edwardian Fire Station has been transformed into a premium bar and restaurant. The Fire Station Cheltenham has had extensive restoration work and being renovated to blend in the old and the new. For example the fire station … Read more