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The Olde House – Cornwall

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April 15, 2016

During the Easter holidays we were supposed to be staying at The Olde House in Cornwall, but our car broke down just 40 minutes from our final destination and we never made it.
The Olde House is a collection of 30 self-catering holiday cottages (3- to 5-star) on a 550-acre working…


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New Land of the Lions at London Zoo

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April 12, 2016

During the school holidays we were lucky enough to be invited to see the brand new Asiatic lion exhibit at ZSL London Zoo which was officially opened by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Lionesses Indi, Rubi and Heidi  are the stars of the Land of the Lions…


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Kids Take Over: Drayton Manor Recruiting for a New Board

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April 11, 2016

Calling all budding business leaders and entrepreneurs – if you think you have the next Sir Alan Sugar in your midst, a young Deborah Meaden or a budding Richard Branson in the making, Drayton Manor Park in Staffordshire is looking for you as it launches its hunt to find…


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What to do if you breakdown in your car!

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April 4, 2016

salvage valueLast week I broke down on the side of a busy ‘A’ road and I have to admit it was one of the scariest experiences of my life as the car literally shook as lorries thundered past. I am just thankful that my common sense kicked in and…


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Are you really covered if you Breakdown with cover from your Bank?

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April 1, 2016

If you follow my other blog you will know that this week we had to cancel our holiday as our car broke down on the side of the A30 in Devon.

I bank with the Halifax who offer UK breakdown cover with their ultimate reward current account and was always confident that…


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SHAZAM! Super Heroes Day Coming to A Novotel Near You!

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March 31, 2016

POW! Summer 2016 just got ‘Amazing’ with the announcement that Novotel will be staging a fun and free family event through the UK for all Super Heroes and even those who don’t “Feel The Force” just yet.
KAPOW! On Saturday June 4, 2016, the hotel group is inviting parents and…


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On the bucket list – Visiting Thailand

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March 24, 2016

In the next of my bucket list posts I have chosen Thailand as the place I dream of visiting as many of my friends have been and raved about the stunning beaches, beautiful temples, bustling cities and vibrant night life.
I am a sucker for the beach and the islands…

KARA GUPPY
Bournemouth

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