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Our Travel Highlights of 2021

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January 4, 2022

Every year I share our travel highlights of the year and I have to admit after the disappointment of 2020, I hoped that 2021 would have been much better.

Sadly 2021 saw us travel less, much of which was due to the COVID pandemic and my husband and my changed…

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4 Tips for Growing Your Career

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January 1, 2022

Do you feel like your career is going nowhere fast? You won’t be alone – job satisfaction in the UK has been on the decline for more than five years. 

However, 94% of employees said they would stay in a career that allowed for learning and progression. Why? Because most…

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A Winter Visit to Marwell Zoo

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December 29, 2021

The kids love a visit to the zoo and our favourite one is Marwell, set just outside the New Forest in Hampshire.

We normally visit for their Christmas at Marwell experience, but this year decided to treat the kids to a visit, between Christmas and New Year in a bid…

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Review: Cool Coast Ice Rink, Bournemouth

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December 19, 2021

Growing up in Bournemouth, one of my favourite activities was visiting the ice rink in Westover Road, but that sadly closed back in 1991.

In the winter, we do get an ice rink back and it opened again last weekend.

The South Coast’s biggest indoor ice rink, Cool Coast Ice Rink…

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Review: Panto is back at Lighthouse Poole with Beauty and the Beast

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December 13, 2021

We are big fans of the theatre and a visit to see a pantomime is always a big thing for our family at Christmas, in fact, we really missed them last year.

Thankfully, this year, they are back and we were invited to review Beauty and the Beast at Lighthouse…

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Review: Panto is back in Bournemouth with Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook

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December 8, 2021

We are big fans of the theatre and pantomimes are always a big thing for our family at Christmas, in fact, we really missed them last year.

Thankfully, this year, they are back and we were invited to review Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook at Bournemouth Pavilion.

The…

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5 Things to Know When Buying an Electric Mobility Scooter for Travel

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December 6, 2021

When you have mobility problems, it can impact your enjoyment of simple things like going on holiday. If you ever wanted to be able to go anywhere that you want, no matter the terrain or obstacles, without needing a car for transportation, you might think it is impossible. Well,…

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5 Interesting Facts About Wood

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December 6, 2021

Wood is famous for its reliability, durability, and versatility. It is a natural raw material that helps to produce essentials like furniture, houses, papers, and more.

The material offers biodegradable and carbon-positive properties. It is both recyclable and renewable with natural insulation potential. It also plays a significant role in…

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Choosing the right career

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December 2, 2021

To perform to the maximum of his potential, every employee must be in the appropriate work environment, with specific goals and aspirations in the job that really interests him. This makes career choice the most important decision a person has to make in their professional career. 

It is clear that…

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Review: Park International Hotel London

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November 30, 2021

When we booked tickets for Eliza to see Frozen the Musical, we decided to make a weekend of it and stay in London to see the Christmas lights.

After researching various hotels, I stumbled on the Park International Hotel in Kensington and it was perfect for our needs.

The hotel is…

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Are we nearly there yet? is a new online blog run by me, Kara Guppy, and is named as such thanks to my daughter Eliza who always asks that very question when we are less than 5 minutes up the road heading off on our adventures. You may know me from my other family blog chelseamamma.co.uk