Sunshine and Water Play at Oldbury Court Estate, Fishponds
One sparkling sunny day in early August we headed to Oldbury Court Estate in Fishponds for an outdoor adventure. Free to visit and open at all times, Oldbury Court offers […]
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Devil’s Pulpit: A Walk of Myth and Legend
There are not many walks which offer myth and legend along the way. A family walk that offers this – and more – is one which my children and I […]
Parents Hold Child-Friendly Black Lives Matter Protest In Keynsham
On the afternoon of Monday 15th June parents and children from Bristol and beyond gathered in Keynsham for a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest. The event provided an opportunity for […]
Bristol Cycling Campaign Sees Enormous Growth Since Lockdown
One positive effect of lockdown has been a huge boost to cycling – and Bristol Cycling Campaign is feeling the benefit of this surge. The number of cyclists on Bristol’s […]
Children’s Poster Competition: encouraging Bristol drivers to #slowdown and stop speeding
A new competition has been launched asking Bristol children to design colourful posters to remind drivers to stop speeding and #slowdown. Since lockdown it has been noticed by many that […]
Summer Family Walk Idea: Foothills of the Malvern Hills, Ledbury
I wanted to share with you a walk I went on with my husband and kids yesterday, exploring the foothills of the Malvern Hills in Ledbury. We enjoyed vast green […]
The Wildlife Trust’s ’30 Days Wild’: free nature activities for kids throughout June!
Would you like some excellent outdoor activity ideas and inspiration to keep your kids busy throughout June? If so, the the Wildlife Trust charity’s 30 Days Wild nature challenge will […]
Homeschooling during the Coronavirus Crisis: Day 4
Day 4 was another relaxed day for our homeschooling during the coronavirus outbreak. Both my children slept in until gone 10am and enjoyed the scotch pancakes for breakfast which we […]
Homeschooling during the Coronavirus Crisis: Day 3
Day 3 of homeschooling during the coronavirus crisis was the best so far: really relaxed and fun. Interestingly, this was the day we did our least ‘formal learning’ so far […]
Homeschooling during the Coronavirus Crisis: Day 2
Today’s ‘homeschooling’ found us getting more into a routine which made things easier, especially as Day 1 of homeschooling was so busy. My son’s excitement of homeschooling rather than going […]
