Ponty Lido is an outdoor swimming pool in Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd. It was originally built in 1927 in a style that was typical of its time. Often frequented by Welsh singing legend, Sir Tom Jones, the Lido was certainly a popular destination for those seeking a Mediterranean vibe in the South Wales Valleys. Like many…
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Read moreLike many people, I like to capture our family memories on camera. Photos are so important to me. They tell the story of a moment that unless captured on camera could otherwise be forgotten. Photos of my childhood are very precious to me. Having lost my mum in my teenage years, they’re all I have…
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Read moreDisclaimer: In association with Book Trust @BookTrust will be running a Twitter party on Thursday 19th September from 8-9pm where you’ll have the chance to win book tokens. They’ll also be joined by developments psychologist, Emma Kenny, who will be answering questions on the night as part of the Twitter Party, along with me @Twinmumanddad…
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Family Camping at River Dart Country Park
Read moreWe paid for this trip ourselves. The tent was gifted to us by Millets for an earlier blog post which you can read here. River Dart Country Park is an award-winning camping and caravanning holiday park in Devon. Perfect families with its array of activities such as high ropes, water zorbs, zip wires, rock climbing,…
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Family Festival Essentials
Read moreAt the beginning of August we went to our very first family festival, The Great Wonderfest. You can read my review here. We had such an amazing time and it’s definitely given me a taste for family festivals! If you have any favourites let us know in the comments below! As a family we do…
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Review: Annie the Musical at the Wales Millennium Centre
Read moreLast night we were invited to see Annie at the Wales Millennium Centre in return for a review. All views and opinions are 100% my own. *Warning! May contain spoilers!* Following a hugely successful run in London, the smash-hit production of Annie comes straight from the West End to the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff!…
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Read moreIn just a few weeks time our children will be returning to school. That means us parents really don’t have long left to make sure our children have all they need for their return. From school uniforms to stationary, backpacks and snacks, it’s time we got a move on! The return to school can be…
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Advert: Grow a Sunflower and win prizes!
Read moreThis is a paid collaboration Entertaining children during the summer holidays can be a challenge, but if you’re like me and are lucky enough to have a garden, why not encourage your children to do a bit of gardening? Back in June I wrote a blog post, which you can read here, in which Get…
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Snap your Summer and Win Prizes with Swizzels – GIFTED AD
Read moreFor the purpose of this post, I was sent some goodies from Swizzels. All views and opinions are 100% my own. Would you like the chance to win a £5,000 holiday with On the Beach, or daily prizes from the new exclusive Swizzels Merchandise range? Read on to find out how! We’re taking part in…