We first met the Flying Seagulls at Wilderness Festival in 2012. Ā One of the first areas we tend to head for is the childrenās area at any festival. Within minutes we noticed the Seagulls, and who could miss them? In every childrenās area they tend to attract the largest crowds, never an empty seat when they perform unless they have you dancing, jumping around and becoming part of the show. Ā They become the backbone of every kidsā area they perform in. My son then 3 years of age ...
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How to Make Your Garden into a Haven for Wildlife
Do you want to start welcoming more wildlife? If so then there are a few things you can do to try and do your bit. If you donāt know where to start or if you want to make sure that you are creating a sanctuary for all creatures great and small then this is the guide for you. Plant Native Vegetation One of the best things you can do for your local garden is to try and introduce native plants where possible. Immaculate gardens tend to harbor a huge range of plant species that outcompete a ...
Meeting the Nozstock family
Iāve been attending festivals for over twenty seven years. In that time I have fallen in and out of love with different festivals for a variety of reasons, however over the years one that has always remained a consistent favourite not just for me but the whole family is Nozstock. Reviewing it over the years and the fact itās on the doorstep has made me feel more attached to the festival so when I was recently invited to come and have a look around the farm and have a chat with Ella Nosworthy, ...
5 Reasons to choose Sicily for your next family Holiday
If you havenāt already, itās definitely time to plan your next holiday or at least start taking a look at some of the best places to visit. If youāre thinking about visiting Italy, then you shouldconsider going to the island of Sicily. Here are 5 good reasons Sicily might be the ideal destination for your next vacation.1. Gorgeous beachesBeing the second largest island in the Mediterranean, ...
Why children need to play outside
Many children have never experienced traditional childhood activities like making daisy-chains, building sandcastles or playing in a forest. Despite the popularity of Peppa Pig, so many children never get to jump in muddy puddles or play in mud. The outdoors is the best place for children to practice and master physical skills, build up their immune systems and practise problem solving skills. Indeed, whether they're trying to figure out the best way to build a fort or ...
New log Burner – Tips for use
Much excitement here this week. Weāve got a new log burner. The mess and dust has been horrendous but it is so worth it. If you havenāt had a log burner there are a few things that you need to know to really get the most out of that metal box in the fireplace that I thought would be worth sharing; Donāt burn water This is the most fundamental thing to get right when youāre burning wood. It might be surprising, but green wood is around 50 per cent water. That means that for ...