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One thing we have really missed during the lockdowns is going to see live shows.
Back in April, we saw Billionaire Boy with Car Park Party, which was great fun, although not quite the same as being in a theatre.
Now, Birmingham Stage Company presents David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny at the…
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Over the summer holiday’s, we took part in the Wessex Museum’s Climate Change Challenge.
The kids were sent journal’s to fill in about their activities over the summer holiday’s and were also invited to take part in special activities.
One of these activities was a visit to Brownsea Island.
Brownsea Island is the…
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If you are looking for a fun and easy way to spend quality time with your kids, then you need to take them somewhere magical. So many places in the world will make your children feel like they have stepped into a fairy tale. Here is a list of…
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If you have a tween in the house, chances are they have already devoured at least one of the Harry Potter series of books and watched the films.
Oh, who am I kidding?
The adults in our household love it just as much as the kids.
This summer we have been…
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Basingstoke is one of Hampshire’s worst kept secrets. Bursting with top attractions, plentiful cafes and with its rich historical roots, there’s a lot to spark everyone’s interests. Your time in Basingstoke will not leave you disappointed, from the iconic Willis Museum to the action-packed Exciting Escapes.
Whether you choose to…
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Victorious is back from 27th – 29th August.
The UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, set on Southsea Common, overlooking the Solent, headliners this year include Royal Blood, Madness, Craig David and The Streets.
We have enjoyed Victorious Festival for the last few years and there is a great mix of activities for…
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Since our first lockdown, we have made a real effort to explore more of our beautiful county of Dorset and one of our favourite days out is finding field’s of flowers, which has previously included bluebells and poppies.
My husband has been working in Weymouth for the last few weeks…
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We are seasoned veterans of going to festivals and were lucky enough to attend Camp Bestival last weekend.
Prior to this visit we have always camped onsite, but this year, due to work commitments, we drove in everyday.
Visiting a festival as a camper allows you to take all the paraphernalia…
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The summer holiday’s are almost upon us and like many people, I am always on the hunt for free things to do with the kids.
One sure fire hit for small people is a visit to the park and we have lots of fabulous ones locally.
Here are some of our…
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Although UK holidays were growing in popularity before the COVID19 pandemic, because of uncertainties around travelling abroad, lots of people are opting for a staycation this year and my home county of Dorset is one of the most places to visit.
I have lots of posts of fun things to do in 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
