Igniting an interest in cycling for children
Inspiring children in sport and cycling through watching the women’s Tour of Britain road race coming within a mile of our house
Outdoor life
Catching up with friends in Manchester
Catching up with friends isn’t always easy once families get in the way. We visited mine in Manchester and enjoyed lots of outdoor sun.
South coast scooting in Eastbourne and Bexhill
I don’t know what we’re going to do with packing the car for camping and trying to fit in a bigger bike and a folded up scooter, but they’re certainly essentials for N when we go away for a break. …
A ball and a half – the Wicked Mega Bounce XL
You know when you see something and think, what fun, I fancy one of those. Well, the Wicked Mega Bounce XL was one of those items. I’m a sucker for a good outdoor toy, and if it’s a super bouncy…
A first time target shooting – tin can fun
I’m not a fan of guns, I don’t have an urge to shoot them, but I appreciate that in the countryside they can be invaluable for pest control. Having said that, I have tried shooting a couple of times. Once…
Tips for booking a campsite that’s perfect for you
After last year’s successful camping trip with mum friends from school and our farming group, we were all champing at the bit to book another trip this year. For most of us it was a first time camping with the…
Microscooter Sprite review – one boy and his scooter
Mums and kids worship Microscooters, and now N has his own microscooter I can see why. He loves it, and it means I get my scooter back.
A blustery walk at Burton Dassett country park
On new year’s eve, despite the wind and rain we did manage to get out for some fresh air. I’d aborted going to Burton Dassett Country Park one day because it was really windy, but the next it wasn’t quite…
Best friends together – ten pin bowling and cycling
Meeting up with nursery friends for ten pin bowling and cycling around the park
Squirrel and bird spotting during a park cycle
Over the last month we’ve really not gone too far afield. It’s definitely been a chance to get out in the parks near home, and with his new bike, riding it is all he’s really wanted to do. The other…
A walk in the park and by the canal
This autumn and now winter, the weather seems to be all over the place. One minute it’s mild and you don’t need a coat, the next it’s bitterly cold and there’s flooding and gales everywhere. While the north of the…
