As Christmas wraps its arms around Manchester, the city transforms into a winter wonderland, sparkling with fun and joy. Streets lined with twinkling lights, laughter echoing from vibrant Christmas markets, and the sweet scent of mulled wine. Manchester really does have some of the best Christmas events around! A magical … Discove more
With a 7 and 4 year old in the house, we’re Bluey fanatics – in fact I think I can recite Unicorse off the top of my head. So it should be with no surprise that the announcement that a Bluey live show – Blueys Big Play – was coming … Discove more
If you have young kinds and haven’t found somewhere you feel comfortable taking them whilst also being able to enjoy a ‘foodie experience’, then Altrincham Food Market is the place for you! In fact I’d go as far as to say that Altrincham Market is one of the region’s best … Discove more
As a former competitive swimmer myself, it was with great excitement that my daughter said to me a few months ago that she wished to start having swimming lessons at Stockport Life Leisure. In fact, even though my racing days are long over, to this day my swimming results are … Discove more
We love Didsbury Village in South Manchester. If we’re not sure what we want to do, or where we want to go, Didsbury is one of our ‘go to’ destinations that really does have everything. Great food and cafes – check out La Chouquette for some delicious pastries and out … Discove more
With both a seven and four year old we’ve been exposed to a variety of different types of kids birthday parties. In fact we’ve been to so many parties at soft play centres, and living where we do, there are only a few – so they get repetitive – that … Discove more
From the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds to the rugged coastlines of Cornwall, the Tour of Britain 2023 is more than just a bike race; it’s a journemy through the very heart and soul of a nation. As wheels spin and the peloton weaves through centuries-old towns, we’re reminded … Discove more
We love the National Trust! We also love National Trust Membership Offers! Fortunately, we found a family membership from Father Christmas (my parents) under the Christmas tree last year after a break of a few years as a consequence of Sammy being born along with the implications of Covid. With … Discove more
If you hadn’t guessed by now, some of our most favourite days involving getting outside in the open, discovering new places, finding amazing country pubs and rounding it off with an ice cream. Well, recently we found Great Budworth, nestled away in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, about an … Discove more
I’m not sure if there’s something in the grass, or the air, but East Cheshire is home to some of the top ice cream shops in the country. Wherever you go in this part of the county you can’t help but find an incredible ice cream joint serving up something … Discove more
