Today, we needed to get out. Whatever the weather threw at us. At the beginning of the week, the children and I had made a list of things we’d like to do this half-term break. Visiting a castle was one. Today seemed like just the day. Especially if a pub […]
Read moreCategory: day out
Crafting in History
Yesterday, we headed into Bristol to the M Shed. I’d spotted in the Primary Times magazine that they had a medieval craft exhibition. History and craft rolled into one sounded like a good event. They had spinning, weaving and dyeing exhibits. There was a room where children could have a […]
Read moreFeeding the birds
We headed off to Slimbridge to spot some of the migratory birds, this week. It is one of our favourite places. Clutching a bag of seed each, the children headed out to make friends again with all the wonderful geese, ducks and other resident birds. The swans are free to […]
Read moreIt was so good, we went twice
One of my aims this Autumn is to increase the children’s knowledge of trees. I’d love them to look at a tree and be able to name it. Where better to start than at Westonbirt Arboretum. Especially in leaf peeping season. As a family, we all enjoy walking and exploring […]
Read more