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Planning a family road trip becomes more complex when a child has mobility needs. Travel decisions affect comfort, energy levels, and emotional safety throughout the journey. When preparation is thorough, road travel supports connection rather than creating tension. Clear planning allows families to focus on shared time instead of…
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Cambridge’s gentle waterways give families an easy way to enjoy the historic atmosphere of this famous university city. Punting along the River Cam is a tradition that brings together sightseers of all ages. The flat-bottomed boat glides quietly past the backs of celebrated colleges, offering views impossible to see…
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I love National Trust locations and one of my all time favourites is Stourhead, thanks to its beautiful gardens and gorgeous architecture. In fact, Autumn at Stourhead is a sight to behold.
One thing I had yet to do is Christmas at Stourhead, but this weekend I got to visit…
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Visiting Marwell Zoo for their Christmas lights experience has become a family tradition and this year is no different.
We were invited along to their preview evening on Thursday, to experience their enchanted journey of light and nature.
The great thing about GLOW Marwell, is that no year is the same…
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Last night we were invited to the opening night of Annie at Bournemouth Pavilion.
It might have been an amateur production by Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company (BBLOC), but you wouldn’t have known it!
Set in 1930s New York during the Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a…
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This weekend we headed to London, to see a special commemorative display of ceramic poppies installed inside the Tower of London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
The display of nearly 30,000 of the original poppies, made for the 2014 installation, ‘Blood Swept Lands and…
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etch on, you may start yearning for a well-deserved break. While snow might look picturesque for a day or two, the reality of slushy pavements and dwindling daylight hours can soon take its toll.
If you feel the familiar pang for sunshine and warmth, why not swap the cold for…
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Isaac is now of the age where he is looking at universities to study.
Up until now, they have been fairly local, but last weekend he booked an open day at LIPA (Liverpool) and there was no way on earth that I was driving there and back in a day…
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The world’s most famous nanny is on tour in the UK and we were lucky enough to see her fly into Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre, so spread her magic and cheer.
Mary Poppins is one of my favourite childhood films and whilst they have updated and added to the story for…
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Taking a holiday with your pet can be a wonderful way to share new experiences, but it does require a bit of planning. From choosing the right place to stay to keeping your pet comfortable during activities, a few simple steps can make the trip enjoyable for both of…
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
