Black Rock Sands in North Wales holds many precious memories for us as a family. You can drive on the beach in your car with all your kit and enjoy a fantastic day at the beach. We are looking forward to visiting this beautiful beach again soon.
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Gibraltar
With a population of just over 34,000, only 29km of roads and just over 2.6 square miles in size Gibraltar is British Over Seas Territory and an excellent place to take a vacation. With the iconic ‘Rock of Gibraltar’, now a Nature Reserve the backdrop of Gibraltar is truly stunning and steeped in history. StandingContinue reading “Gibraltar”
Traveling in 2022
Traveling in 2022 and some simple things you should know and do.
Half Term Ideas – London Theatre Show
So half term is here and if your looking for something extra special to do last minute then check out Today Tix great priced tickets for top London Theatre Shows, I can highly recommend The Lion King 🦁 and so many others too, I currently have my eye on Frozen ❄️ maybe I should takeContinue reading “Half Term Ideas – London Theatre Show”
Bakewell Pudding or Bakewell Tart
The 17th century creation of the Bakewell Pudding was an accident when an order for a strawberry tart was mixed up by the cook when she spread of a layer of jam and then placed the egg mixture into the pastry before cooking. The mix up ended up being a huge success with a localContinue reading “Bakewell Pudding or Bakewell Tart”
Half Term Ideas – Muddy Puddle Jumping
February Half Term Ideas – time to get walking and maybe jumping in muddy puddles. It’s cheap it’s fun and the kids won’t forget it. I mean really let them have fun, go prepared take spare clothes a towel and don’t forget your wellies ❤️
Chinese New Year – The Year of the Tiger
Lasting up to 16 days with the first 7 considered being public holidays (January 31st – February 6th 2022) the Chinese New Year follows the Lunar Calendar. New Year celebrations close with the lantern festival on February 15th celebrating family reunions and society. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger the third animal in theContinue reading “Chinese New Year – The Year of the Tiger”
Half Term Ideas – Go for a Walk
Why not explore one of the fabulous walks in Kent, a few lovely ones are: Samphire Hoe created by the Eurotunnel in 1997 is a lovely place to explore with the sea one side and the grassland the other often grazed by animals. With 200 species of plants and more than 200 species of birdsContinue reading “Half Term Ideas – Go for a Walk”
Half Term Ideas – Train Rides in Kent & Sussex
First in the February half term ideas is a train ride. Great for all weather a train ride in Kent or Sussex it’s an excellent day trip out exploring the hidden gems off the roads. Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway the famous one third full size steam and diesel locomotives take you on a 13½Continue reading “Half Term Ideas – Train Rides in Kent & Sussex”
Scottish Burns Night
25th January 2022 Burns Night is a celebration of the life of Robert Burns, born in Ayrshire in 1759, Robert Burns is Scotland’s national bard (poet). Auld Lang Syne is perhaps Burns’ most famous work and is one of the most widely sung songs of the English language, with many of us singing Auld LangContinue reading “Scottish Burns Night”
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