Trips to the beach are few and far between for us as a family. We live well over an hour’s drive from the nearest one. It was therefore one of things I knew we had to do during our holiday at Butlins in Minehead. We nearly didn’t manage it though. There was so much to… Read More
Cadbury Camp is the site of an Iron Age fort found just off the M5, near Tickenham in Somerset and was the perfect spot for us to break up our journey from Birmingham down to Minehead whilst on holiday last month. Whilst the girls both cope quite well with long car journeys – it’s always… Read More
The last week has seen a couple of milestone moments for my girls; moments of seeing them taking a step forward, growing in confidence or trying something new. I’ve found before that being on holiday and stepping out of routine can sometimes help give that push to try something new, and this has certainly been… Read More
Regular readers will know that I love to get out and about with my family, visiting new places or exploring old favourites. With Jessica recovering from her cardiac catheter procedure this week, we’ve been taking it easy and just enjoyed time in the garden instead. The girls are happy just being outdoors and there are… Read More
Langley Park is one of our favourite places to go for a walk. The Temple Gardens is especially beautiful at this time of year with all the rhododendrons in bloom and the girls were keen to explore and see all the “pretty flowers in the trees.” I let the children decide which route we would… Read More
We’ve always been a family who like to get outdoors as much as possible, especially when it’s warm and sunny. Staying safe in the sun is extra-important at this time of year – the risk of sunburn is at its peak between March and October in the UK. Over-exposure to the UV radiation is a… Read More
Ankerwycke is just across the river from Runnymede and home to the ancient Ankerwycke Yew – a 2500 year old tree which is said to be where Henry VIII wooed Anne Boleyn and possibly also the site where the Magna Carta itself was signed. It’s also a lovely peaceful spot for a walk on a… Read More