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Christmas story

I often write short stories in the run up to Christmas, adding a new chapter each day with the starting line inspired by my advent calendar. This year, I’m asking my friends, family and network...

3 important baby milestones the parenting books don’t mention

Our little girl is now 17 months old (I think? To be honest, I’ve been fuzzy on it ever since we switched from counting in weeks to counting in months). In that time, there have been many milestones...

Memories of Guanajuato (coffee with a drug dealer)

I am the man who misses things when travelling. I am the man who has to leave the day before the music festival, and who arrives the week after the basketball festival. I was at the other end of town...

The Little Angel, Henley – a posh dining experience that charms but confuses (a review)

Overall score: 3/5   We ate here as part of my wife’s elongated 30th birthday celebrations (making a 30th birthday special during COVID restrictions is no mean feat, and one we achieved with...

Daisy’s Cafe, Ambleside: wonderful cake, tolerant staff (a review)

Overall score: 5/5   Dived in here with the wife and daughter at the tail end of a shopping trip.   Because I am now 30 and a parent, I get to go shopping for my own birthday presents because there’s...

Beale Park – animals, trains and a jolly good time (a review)

Overall score: 4/5 (3/5 if you don’t like animals)   We came to visit on my daughter’s first birthday – reasoning that after a year out of the womb, she might now be on a comparable...

Le Bonnet – a nice place let down by a militant picnic prejudice (a review)

Originally posted on Tripadvisor   Overall score: 2/5   This bar has a wonderful location, situated right next to the slopes. Upon ordering food, you are presented with a little glowing disc that does...

The Pitcher and Piano: a place to watch life’s rich tapestry unravel (a review)

Originally posted on Tripadvisor.   Overall score: 3/5     We came in for dinner on the first day humanity was allowed back into pubs and restaurants. The setup was very safe: good spacing around...

Disney home learning resources

In this blog you will find resources to help you do some home-learning with primary aged children with the magical theme of Disney. Similar to the Harry Potter resource pack I created before, these...

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