We had a good day out at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm last week. We were invited as guests, and, as the first year of school approaches for my daughter, I’m keen to do as many things with her as I can. So, we said yes, and off we went. The…
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This’ll be the fourth year that we head up to the stunning farm overlooking Chew Valley lake for a weekend of gorgeous festival fun, on 4-6 August this year. If you’ve never been, Valley Fest is the absolute jewel in our Bristol summer season crown. More accessible than the Balloon…
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We’re never moving to North Bristol. That ship sailed more than three years ago, when the vendor pulled out of selling us the perfectly symmetrical 1930s semi up near the prison. We saw it as a sign, and went South, which became our home. I’ll always be honest about this…
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Bristol families know how to have fun, I think. I love our mini-festival, street party and summer event scene. Kids spilling out of buggies covered in balloons and crafts just made, kids on shoulders shouting for ice cream. Rings of people around some great little band, kids at the front,…
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Here’s the thing – a mother I may be, but I have NO IDEA how to entertain other people’s children. I can barely keep my own happy. Now that Tibbs is four, and has her own friends, with which she has actual conversations, and plays actual games with, I’ve realised…
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Here goes with the second part of our reader-recommended family areas for those people thinking of moving to Bristol, or moving around. There’s so much variety to this city, so many micro-climates of cool, of culture, of housing stock. Hopefully, these recommendations help you look around. If you haven’t already,…
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If you’re thinking of moving to Bristol, or moving within Bristol, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s part one of the guide on good areas of Bristol to live with a family. Along with some of Bristol’s parents themselves, I’ve compiled this brief guide for you keen movers. The…
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One of the things I have really, really got into during this maternity leave is Woman’s Hour on Radio 4. So, I was really excited to hear the launch show of their parenting podcast this morning. The podcast was launched by two parents who make a living out of being…
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There are many questions as a Bristol Parent. Do you want to build a snowman? Can you stand another episode of Paw Patrol? Will the zoo car park be full by 9am? But what about…can you be bothered driving to Bath to go for a walk? Well, the answer to…
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Eagle eyed readers will know that our Tibbo is not of school age. It’ll be our turn next year. No back to school for us this week. Making sense through the sentiment I used to (read, pre-children) get really sick of the pictures of kids in school uniform. However, now,…
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