Every winter I grimace when I hear or read the news telling us ‘it’s going to be the worst winter weather this year’. And every year I hope for no snow. Snow days are all very well when you don’t have to go anywhere, but when you live in rural areas, my heart sinks. And…
Pick pumpkins to be proud of from Millets Farm PYO
Sometimes children don’t want to do the activities suggested (food shopping anyone?). But other times something sparks their imagination and they’re ready and waiting at the door to leave. Picking a pumpkin is one of those times. I don’t really know why because we don’t go to town at Halloween at all. But Millets Farm…
Day out at Dudley Zoo
Zoos aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but we quite like them. Our latest visit was a great opportunity to talk conservation of animals with N as he was asking about why we had zoos. We had a spare day and I was looking for something to do outdoors to make the most of the outdoors…
Kilkenny Lane country park – a new playground discovery
You’d think most children would love to visit places and get out away from home. But not my son because the farm calls to him. My only chance for getting him out is offering a bike ride. But even that is a battle because he always just says he wants to go to the local…
Countryfile Live 2017 – celebrating outdoor life
I love going out and about with N. It’s lovely to spend time with him and see how he’s changing over the year. Last year we had a great time at the first ever Countryfile Live show, and again managed to get tickets to return there again this year. For once, there was no moaning…
