Children’s Theatre Review: Stuck
Last week we headed to a local theatre for the premire of the new stage adaptation by Big Wooden Horse of Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. Being..
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Children’s Theatre: The Incredible Book Eating Boy
When I went along to see Stuck last week I saw that they were also showing The Incredible Book Eating Boy an adaptation byBootworks Theatre..
Just So Festival 2012
Just So Festival is now in its third year and attracts a loyal band of festival goers who return for its inventiveness, chilled atmosphere..
Brighton & Hove Children’s Food Festival
I’m no domestic goddess, but thankfully Alfie has inherited his dad’s love of cooking. Which is why we’re heading for the..
Colourscape
Colourscape is a trippy experience straight out of the Seventies. A series of coloured tents creates a mega structure which bends light and..
Children’s Literature Festivals
The pure joy that is the world of books doesn’t need to stay between the pages. Meeting authors and going to events promoting the..
Wilderness Festival 2012
Last weekend Lola and I headed over to the Wilderness Festival, which is set amongst the lakes and park lands of..
The Twits
We were so excited to hear that Illyria have adapted the Roald Dahl classic: The Twits. The hilarious and dark book has been adapted for..
Cool spot: Camp Bestival 2012
Camp Bestival, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Yes, once again the Da Banks’ festiholiday (aka child nirvana) has proved..
Marwell Wildlife
Marwell Wildlife is celebrating 40 years as a wildlife park this year. Situated in the grounds of Marwell Hall, Marwell Wildlife has become..
BG Loves Cape Town: Our favourite spots for kids
With a husband deployed for seven months, whenever there’s the opportunity to join him we are all over it. So for the last two weeks..
Festivals with Babies, Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers
Having grown up slightly envious of friends who spent summers camping out at festivals I always wanted to take my children on that kind of..
Cool Theatre: The Tiger Who Came to Tea is Back Until 2nd September 2012
The first I knew of The Tiger Who Came to Tea play being back again was when Saria brandished the mailer that had come through the letter..
Giffords Circus: The Saturday Book
Our annual trip to Giffords Circus is the topic of much discussion and anticipation in our house. There are tribute performances to the..
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
A friend of mine referred to holidays with children as family business trips which made me laugh as these days it does feel like..
