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Half Term
An afternoon at Sea Life Centre Birmingham
Last year we were very lucky to be chosen as Sea Life Centre Birmingham Ambassadors which meant that we could visit as many times as we liked for free. The Beans loved having this role and learnt a lot in their many visits during the year. Spooky Seas During October half term we were invited … Read more
Wizardry and Witchcraft this Halloween Half Term at Queensgate
Calling all witches, wizards and trainee sorcerers, there is a wickedly wondrous and magical event this October Halloween half term at ‘Screams-gate’ (Queensgate) Shopping Centre! Dates for your diary For two tremendously terrifying days, it’s time to dust off your broom stick, perfect your swish and flick and visit the Queensgate School of Potions and … Read more
#CarSafetyChecklist to follow before your Half Term Road Trip
I know, I know, it feels like the kids have only been back at school for a nanosecond and already we are talking about October Half Term but it will be here before we know it. Families up and down the Country will be getting ready to pack the car up and head off on … Read more
Chessington World of Queues
Earlier this week we hopped in the car and took the Beans for a family day out a good three hours away to Chessington World of Adventures. When we became Sea Life Annual Pass holders last year we were also given a Theme Park admission ticket each so we made a note in our diary … Read more
Adventure time at The Spinney
Do you have those places local to you that you hear people talking about and you think “we must go there”, then 10 seconds later you promptly forget about it until the next time someone mentions it? Well, The Spinney is one such place for us. I have been meaning to take the Beans there … Read more
Affordable Half Term Crafting with Flying Tiger stores
I may have let out a little squeal when I was asked if I would like to work with High Street store Flying Tiger, known to most people simply as ‘Tiger’. Whenever I pop into town I can NEVER leave without paying them a visit, they have EVERYTHING that you didn’t know you ever needed … Read more
Travelodge has released 50,000 rooms for £29 or less for this February Half Term
Keeping the kids entertained over the February half-term break can be challenging, so why not treat the children to an action-packed UK short break this year? To help you get away, Travelodge has released 50,000 rooms for £29 or less across its UK hotels for stays between the 10th and 26th February 2017 (this accommodates the staggered … Read more
The Great Orchestral Adventure at The Royal Albert Hall
As I write this post I am sitting in the passenger seat of my car listening to Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg. The car is in complete silence as the Beans have fallen asleep but I can still hear the music playing in my head. This afternoon our little family enjoyed a completely … Read more