We are big Tree Fu Tom fans in our house and even more so since we saw him live on stage last year. Tree Fu Go! There is a brand new DVD out now called “The Carrots of Doom“, which comes complete with five other adventures. Perfect to watch as a family or entertaining the […]
Preparing for Halloween
I love this time of year as there are so many fun things happening. Kicking off with half term which is followed by Halloween, then bonfire night and then the run up to Christmas and then of course New Year. It is always such a fun time for children. Halloween seems to get bigger each […]
Now that gives me an idea! Mister Maker LIVE
We are so thrilled to announce that the much loved Mister Maker is off on tour! He’s CBeebies’ artiest entertainer and this September Mister Maker embarked on his first ever UK theatre tour! Mister Maker & The Shapes Live started on 5th September and will be visiting venues all across the country in 2015 and […]
Win a family ticket to Peppa Pig Live
BRAND NEW SHOW FROM FIERY LIGHT FOURTH PEPPA PIG TOURING PRODUCTION UK & IRELAND TOUR 2015 – 2106 A new Peppa Pig live stage show, PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE, will tour the UK & Ireland from autumn 2015 with dates currently being booked for 2016. Produced by leading children’s theatre team Fiery Light, in partnership with […]
Thirst Aid Moments
Sickness and diarrhoea can be hard work to deal with at the best of times but these things are normally sent to try us and happen at the most challenging times. Anyone out there had a poorly child whilst flying or on a long car journey, or perhaps Christmas Day or after there has been a […]
Little green fingers: part nine
Welcome to part nine of our series on “little green fingers”. It feels like a while since we did anything in the garden. We have a plum tree in the garden which didn’t fruit at all last year. This year however we noticed fruit appearing. Almost overnight, it seemed as if we ended up with […]
Kid-powered play
Kid-powered play is quite simply when your child does something to a toy, and that toy responds in some way. So for example, they press a button and a toy makes a noise or lights up. Interactive toys can make learning and play really interesting for children because they see a ‘reward’ for their efforts. […]
Family-friendly days out: part nine
Welcome to part nine of our series on family-friendly days out. For this we headed to Car Fest at Oulton Park. Now before I say anything else, I have to acknowledge that the day was overshadowed by a tragic accident during one of the air shows. Pilot Kevin Whyman was killed flying a Folland Gnat aircraft […]