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How to make a Summer Smash Book for kids

How to make a Summer Smash Book for kids

Posted on July 26, 2017 by jenny

My children got brilliant school reports this year. I am so proud of them and all the hard work they do at school. With the 6 week school holidays I do worry a little about them losing some of the skills they have learned. I’m not a pushy mum (honest!) but I’ve introduced a few…

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The Westbury White Horse and Bratton Camp

The Westbury White Horse and Bratton Camp

Posted on July 8, 2017 by jenny

In all the years we’ve been visiting family in Wiltshire I don’t think I’ve ever written about the Westbury White Horse and Bratton Camp. Both are managed by English Heritage and are free to visit. They are open all year round and are our go-to place when we need to burn off some energy. The…

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West Kennet Long Barrow with children

West Kennet Long Barrow with children

Posted on June 17, 2017August 31, 2020 by jenny

Over the last few months we’ve been exploring the area around Avebury in Wiltshire. I love ancient sites and I’m trying to encourage my children to see the beauty and significance of the Avebury World Heritage Site too. TheWest Kennet Long Barrow is one of the largest, impressive and accessible Neolithic chambered tombs in Britain….

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Monday happy things {Week 140}

Posted on June 5, 2017 by jenny

We’ve had a really lovely half term break. My lucky children have an Inset Day today whilst I’m back at work for a couple of hours. I’ve been super organised and got their school uniforms ready and PE kits packed for when they do go back on Tuesday 🙂 We were all looking forward to…

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A visit to Great Chalfield Manor and Gardens with kids

A visit to Great Chalfield Manor and Gardens with kids

Posted on May 24, 2017October 29, 2020 by jenny

I can’t quite believe it’s half term next week. The last few weeks have flown by and I haven’t written half the posts I wanted to about our Easter holiday adventures! We’re off to Wiltshire for a few days over half term. On our last visit we were lucky to visit Great Chalfield Manor and Gardens,…

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Monday Happy List – Week 110

Posted on October 31, 2016 by jenny

Half term has whizzed by. We didn’t seem to sit down at all which was good although I am feeling in need of a little holiday now! I’m so happy to be sitting down writing this, hot cup of tea by my side, listening to the hum of the washing machine. As much as I…

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Barton Farm Country Park

Posted on October 1, 2016February 16, 2022 by jenny

Just to prove that we don’t sit indoors and spend all our time crafting a few weeks ago we spent the morning at Barton Farm Country Park near the pretty town of Bradford-on-Avon. Every time we visit we find something new and this time was no exception. When we arrived we headed straight for the…

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Monday Happy List – Week 101

Posted on August 29, 2016 by jenny

Bank Holidays are extra special around here. The sun is shining and we are looking forward to an extra family day and hopefully a long overdue trip to the cinema to watch The BFG. I am also relishing the thought of my inbox having an extra quiet day 🙂 This morning I am bringing you…

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The Great Big Rhino Project and Trail

The Great Big Rhino Project and Trail

Posted on August 28, 2016September 19, 2022 by jenny

We’ve finally been able to leave London behind and visit family and friends in Devon. We come a couple of times each year so always have our favourite places to re-visit around Exeter. This year we stayed in a fab hotel in central Exeter which was  a great base for exploring the city. The weather…

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