British stand-up paddleboard (SUP) brand, Red Paddle Co is packing up its bus for an epic road trip around the UK, giving everyone who joins it the opportunity to ‘have a go’ and see for themselves why SUP is the world’s fastest-growing watersport. Stop two of the tour is Tallington Lakes, Peterborough on Sunday, 30th July … Read more
Whilst Hubby was doing his 100 mile bike ride for Parkinsons UK (which actually turned out to be 117miles), my Mum and I took the Beans to Sacrewell Farm for the night camping. We have been camping at Sacrewell a number of times since living in Peterborough and apart from the time that the Beans … Read more
If we ignore the last week of yucky weather, it’s been nice to see the sun shining again. When the weather warms up and the days get longer it’s the perfect opportunity to peel your kids away from their games consoles and get them outdoors enjoying the fresh air. All four of our children thrive … Read more
Whether you know it or not, outdoor playground equipment can play a key role in childhood development. Climbing structures help with confronting dangers, while the interaction involved with a play environment helps to develop social skills. Clearly, playing outside helps children grow and develop. Within a wide variety of landscapes, outdoor playground equipment is a … Read more
For the last couple of years I have watched social media at the families attending Camp Bestival in Dorset. Of course we could have gone ourselves but with new babies, it seemed so far away. This year we are finally going to be attending and we can’t wait! Thanks for the invitation . . . … Read more
So what are the benefits of encouraging outdoor play? Besides keeping your house tidier of course . . .
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
When Little Bean started at school I had every intention of starting with playdates quite early on but in truth, I think it wasn’t until nearly the end of her Reception Class that I finally plucked up the courage. To be fair to me, I was pregnant with Jelly Bean when she started school and … Read more
Sunday morning here was a beautiful (but freezing cold) sunny morning. We pretty much spent our morning snuggled up at home chilling out which isn’t something we do often. As a family we are always running about here and there, seeing people, doing jobs or getting to clubs/parties/events and the like. This year I want … Read more