Sacrewell Farm Camping – Day 3 visit to Rutland Water

The best weather for camping is most definitely lots of sunshine and we were lucky enough to get plenty of sunshine last week. I was keen to get the Beans out and about in the fresh air. I had taken lots of outdoor toys to keep them amused whilst on the site and since Jelly … Read more

Sacrewell Farm Camping – Day 2

I was very pleasantly surprised when the Beans didn’t wake until 7.30am, at home their usual wake up time is pre-6.00am. Obviously all that fresh air had had the desired effect. The facilities on the campsite were good but were a little trek from our choice of pitch on the top field. In hindsight we … Read more

All aboard for Summer fun as Thomas & Friends™ Steams into Lollibop™

Bust My Buffers! For the first time ever, Thomas & Friends™ will be making tracks to LolliBop.   The whole family is invited to experience the world of Thomas & Friends like never before as a new interactive themed play zone, the ‘Sodor Summer Fete’, is launched at the big bash for little people.   … Read more

Quarter of today’s children spend only 30 minutes outdoors

– New research reveals that the current generation of kids spend the least amount of time outside – New research[i] commissioned by the National Trust shows that children aged 7-12 spend less time playing outside compared to any other generation. According to the findings, over half of today’s children (54 per cent) spend less than … Read more

Parent’s fail kid’s cycle MOT test

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A new nationwide family cycling survey* undertaken by leading children’s bike specialist Frog Bikes has revealed that only 23.6% of parents give their child’s bike an annual safety check and MOT, with a majority (60.6%) preferring ad hoc repairs carried out at home and 15.8% admitting to never subjecting their child’s bike to an MOT. In … Read more