Over the past fortnight we have been closly following the Olympic games in Rio and have been caught up in the spirit of the games. This time around all of the children have been old enough to get involved and it became a bit of a ritual to watch the… Read more“Do you know the history of the Olympic Games?”
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My birthday bucket list, a work in progress.
In a couple of weeks I turn 37 and over the last few weeks I’ve started to think about things I would like to do over the next couple of years, a sort of bucket list if you like. I’ve been extremely lucky and had the opportunity to experience many… Read more“My birthday bucket list, a work in progress.”
Exploring Laugharne Castle
Back at the end of September we decided that it was time to go exploring castles again. It’s something we thoroughly enjoy doing as a family and have visited quite a few during school holidays. Sadly this summer was so jammed packed we didn’t have the chance to visit any. … Read more“Exploring Laugharne Castle”
Country Kids – Fresh Air and History
For the last few months I have been trying to locate a ruined church near the sea, having seen a photograph last year I was determined to find it. I knew it was within an hour of us and I knew I had previously been told where it was but… Read more“Country Kids – Fresh Air and History”
Carew Castle and Tidal Mill
A few days ago I took the boys along with Granny to visit Carew Castle and Tidal Mill in Pembrokeshire. I remember visiting Carew Castle when I was younger and was keen to take the boys to visit it. Would it be how I remembered it? On our way to… Read more“Carew Castle and Tidal Mill”