This years Tour de France kicks of on 7th July. Running until Sunday July 29th 2018, the 105th Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,351 kilometres. The first Tour de France was staged in 1903. The plan was a five-stage race from 31 May to 5 July, […]
Who loves spring? I love winter but there is something really special about spring I think. Aside from the fact that it’s the season my hay fever rears its head – and anyone with hay fever will know that’s not much fun – it’s the season of new baby lambs, spring flowers and often a […]
When you think about the nation’s favourite dishes what do you think of? A quick google search of these includes things like: Fish and chips Pizza Bangers and mash Roast dinners Sausage and chips Curry Stir fry Toad in the hole Shepherd’s Pie Bacon sandwich Full English breakfast Can you think of any more? What […]
The laundry basket is basically my nemesis. I spend all week battling to control it. I empty it and feel this overwhelming sense of elation and then when I turn around it’s full again. I swear it has a life of it’s own, a personality. It has a good laugh at my expense, especially when […]
It’s a bit early for Halloween you might think. I know it is, I’m not trying to rush you through the first half term, when many of you will only have just started waving off your little darlings at the school gates. It’s never too early to think ahead though is it? It’s also helpful […]
No half term would be complete without a bit of crafting would it? With the help of some bits and bobs from Bostik, two of the children decided to make a collage picture on a canvas. We are in the process of re-decorating the playroom at the moment. Once finished it will be a jungle […]
I knew you were coming. Mummy spent months preparing me for your arrival. She was so worried I wouldn’t like you, or maybe that I wouldn’t like her anymore for having you. The first time I saw you, you were sleeping. I poked you in the eye and you woke up and pulled a face […]
Mummy and Daddy fell in love with you a long time ago Dubai. When we asked them why, they couldn’t give us just one answer. They clearly love you for so many reasons, rather like how they love each other really. They love your weather, your stunning beaches and warm sea, your spectacular architecture and […]