Just occasionally, it’s nice to take time out with just one of the children. Precious moments, making memories. Last weekend, I took Youngest to Bristol. We headed to Brandon Hill for a nature scavenger hunt, arranged by Muddy Puddles. We were given a spotting sheet and a colour sheet, and […]
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Needle Felting Koi Carp
Recently we visited Montacute House and the children were fascinated by the Koi Carp in the pond. To be honest, so was I. Where they were probably enjoying seeing the fish swim around, I was very taken by the markings. We all have our way to appreciate nature. They saw […]
Read moreA Needlefelted Barn Owl. Not a nametape
“Have you sewn the nametape into my new joggers?” “Hmm. No. But I have made an owl. Look. I needlefelted it” “But I have PE today.” “Hmm. I meant too, but the owl made me. OK. Not true, but I just had to make it” Oh yes. Please tell me […]
Read moreMy Sunday Photo: Blackberry
Time to pick the blackberries before the witch’s breath. I’ve heard so many different versions for when the end of blackberry picking falls. Is it October 10th, the end of the month or is it now? Surely it depends on which part of the UK you’re in? After all, the […]
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