A fabulous new family-friendly festival is coming to Warrington this August. FamFest Warrington, the brainchild of Wire FM founder Pete Pinnington, takes place at Orford Jubilee Park on Saturday and Sunday 11-12 August and promises a weekend of amazing activities and events for all the family. We love family festivals so we can’t wait to […]
Sunshine in Spring? Don’t forget to protect your children
It’s exciting isn’t it? A bit of sunshine in spring! Especially after what has felt like the longest winter ever. There’s a BUT though – we really need to remember to protect our families against sun damage even in the spring. Full playgrounds, ice cream, picnics and barbecues – after winter, everyone is longing for […]
Fit for travel? 5 things to check before you jet off
Are you planning a trip away soon? Perhaps you will be jetting off for some sunshine somewhere for some rest, relaxation or adventure? Have you considered if you are fit for travel? Here are a few things to think about. Are you pregnant? Pregnant mothers can travel and that includes flying. However, there are some […]
Live the ‘Good Life’ in the Lake District
The Lake District is somewhere I’d love to spend more time. During university I visited a lot. After my family moved to France I didn’t have a ‘home’ to go back to at weekends, so sometimes I’d go home with a friend. Her parents live in the Lake District. We’d go on long walks with […]
A coastal family retreat: top rental properties
Are you a fan of the sea? I love the sea, there’s something so special about it. I don’t think it matters if it’s a calm clear day or if a storm is building and the waves are high – being beside the sea is a total sensory experience. Our four children are all utter […]
Famous Destinations in Five Seconds or Less
The world is absolutely full of exciting and interesting places to go on a family holiday, but if you’re planning a major trip it can be difficult to compare which would be the most suitable for your own flock. Names of fantastic places fly around but it’s hard to visualise and compare like with like. […]
Family holidays in Cornwall: Pentewan Sands
Cornwall is not somewhere I’ve spent a huge amount of time over the years, but each time I have been I don’t want to leave. Speaking to others about this stunning part of the UK, I feel like lots of people think the same. With around 7 hours of road between home and Cornwall for […]
Encouraging water confidence in children on holiday
Learning to swim and developing water confidence are so important for children. When you are on holiday though, you can get caught between the desire to have fun and the need to stay safe. Holidays are about having fun and relaxing, but that doesn’t mean that as parents we can take our eye of the […]