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Flying teddies over Portland – The Big Flinger, 25th August 2025

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August 14, 2025

On Sunday 25th August, b-side invites families to join The Big Flinger – a gloriously eccentric, family-friendly adventure on the Isle of Portland, and a brilliant photo opportunity featuring teddies being launched sky-high.Emerald Ant performers will take military occupation of the historic High Angle Battery, transforming it into a training ground for would-be defenders of King and…

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Review: A Helicopter Flights over Bournemouth and Poole with Bliss Aviation

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July 23, 2025

I am a big lover of flying and for Christmas I was gifted a Helicopter Flight over Bournemouth and Poole with Bliss Aviation.

I waited to book until the summer, to hopefully take advantage of the clear weather and, despite some rain in the morning, the skies had cleared for…

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Narberth Food Festival 2025: A Weekend of Welsh Flavours

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July 14, 2025

Each year, Narberth becomes a gathering point for those who take food seriously. On the 27th and 28th of September, the 2025 edition returns as a timely celebration of regional craftsmanship and culinary depth. This event speaks to the strength of local communities and their ability to present food…

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


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Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Bournemouth Pavilion

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May 29, 2025

Last night we were invited to the opening night of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 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!

The cast, the set and the orchestra were all amazing with interactive…

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Brake Repair Service: What Every Travelling Parent Should Know Before Hitting the Road 

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May 20, 2025

If you’re a parent organising a car trip, your mind is usually bursting with excitement about the places you’ll visit, what snacks to pack, and which games will keep the children entertained. At the same time, with all the fun you are planning, there is one very practical thing…

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Kids Week returns for 2025!

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April 23, 2025

Kids Week, Society of London Theatre’s annual audience development initiative, is back for 2025 and we cannot wait!

Last year we took advantage of this fantastic offer and took the kids to see Mean Girls, Hades Town, Les Miserable and Frozen!

It is a great way of taking the kids to…

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An Easter Holiday Adventure at Marwell

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April 13, 2025

We love a visit to Marwell Zoo, near Southampton as it is a fabulous day out that all the family enjoy.

New for Easter 2025 is their Around the World in 80 Species event and its not to be missed.

Running from Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April 2025…

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Review: SandWorld Weymouth

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April 6, 2025

We first visited SandWorld back in 2014 and were Wow’d by the incredible sculptures that were on display, which included tributes to Dr Who, WW2, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more.

We were invited back to visit SandWorld in Weymouth for their 2025 festival and we were not disappointed!

The breathtaking,…

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Jurassic Coast Walks: Durdle Door and Man O’War Bay

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April 3, 2025

When you mention the Jurassic Coast, the most iconic and well-known landmark is the famous Durdle Door stone arch.

Man O’War Bay is Durdle Door’s quieter neighbour on the opposite side of the headland and offers a quieter, but equally as breathtaking experience.

Unlike many of our wonderful Jurassic Coast beaches, Durdle…


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The All New Lookout on Brownsea Island

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February 27, 2025

Brownsea Island is the largest island in Poole Harbour and is one of the most bio-diverse locations in the UK.

Isaac and Eliza are both very lucky to be part of the Young Conservationists on the island, heading over once a month to complete conservation tasks such as cutting down…

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