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Poole Harbour


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Harry Paye Day June 2016

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June 21, 2016

Avast me harties!  Tis time for land lubbers to dig out yer eye patch, earring and cutlass for Poole’s annual celebration of its favourite pirate son Harry Paye.
Harry Paye Day is an annual event where the townsfolk of Poole and many from across the lands don their Pirate outfits and…


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The Clangers are coming to Camp Bestival!

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June 16, 2016

For the first time, Small and Tiny Clanger will be at Camp Bestival to spread Clanger kindness and have lots of Outer Space Fun!
Rob da Bank says: “Wow! The Clangers are coming to Camp Bestival! Watch out Mr Tumble you’ve got some serious competition this year!”
Festivalgoers of all ages…

Gourmet Burger Kitchen


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Gourmet Burger Kitchen Southampton Review

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June 15, 2016

I had never heard of Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) until Hubby took the kids to Birmingham to watch WWE Live and had a pre-show meal in one of their branches.
Upon his return home he did nothing but sing their praises so when we headed to Southampton to watch Mary…

Diversity at Butlins


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Portsmouth D-Day Museum


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D-Day Museum Portsmouth

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June 11, 2016

Back in February we paid a visit to Normandy with a plan to visit all the D-Day landing beaches and museums about the war.
It was a subject that both my husband and teen were fascinated by and we all learned a lot about the subject on our visit. In fact, we…


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Butlins by the Sea!

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June 7, 2016

This weekend we were lucky enough to be invited to Butlins, Bognor Regis to experience their Diversity Break.
We were all very excited, having stayed in the Wave Hotel back in 2014. The kids were especially looking forward to all the activities that they have on offer.
This time we were booked to…

Premier Inn


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Premier Inn launches search for Junior Hotel Inspectors

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June 2, 2016

Premier Inn is searching for five straight-talking youngsters to take on the role of Junior Hotel Inspector this summer.
Known for asking endless questions and voicing refreshingly honest opinions, children across the country are being encouraged to apply for the title of Junior Hotel Inspector and join the Premier Inn…

Warner Bros Studio Tour


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Visiting No.4 Privet Drive at Warner Bros Studio Tour

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June 1, 2016

Yesterday we visited Warner Bros. Studio Tour for their 15th anniversary celebrations of the film The Philosophers Stone and the chance to go inside No.4 Privet Drive which is only open to the public between 27th May and 6th June.
This is our third visit to the Studios and it is…


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Dorset Heavy Horse Centre

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May 30, 2016

This weekend we visited Dorset Heavy Horse Centre for the first time and realised we had been missing out on a fabulous day out close to home.
If I am honest, the centre does not give the best impression as you drive into it and one woman manning the entrance…

Weymouth


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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