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Natalie Ray October 3, 2018 What's on West Midlands

Best October half term and Halloween events 2018 West Midlands

Creepy crawlies, ghouls and ghosts are making their way around the West Midlands this half term. Halloween and half term combine to bring you a plethora of family days out in the region. Many events are suitable for children of all ages but there are a few aimed at adults too. All Things Wild – Worcestershire It’s time for a Halloween Howl at All Things Wild this half term from 20th October to 4th November. Race broomsticks, make slime, sling spiders and play spooky skittles. And on 28th October, head to All Things Wild between 2.30 and 4.30pm for a Halloween party.…

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Natalie Ray January 24, 2018 What's on West Midlands

14 ideas for February half term 2018 in the West Midlands

I’m not sure what it is with February half term this year, but there just doesn’t seem to be that much going on. Nonetheless, here are 14 great events that are taking place in the West Midlands during the school holidays. For more fabulous local attractions, check out these 58 family friendly days out. 1. Beyond the petticoat at the Black Country Living Museum Did you know that it’s 100 years since women were first given the right to vote? The Black Country Living Museum are celebrating the anniversary this half term. There will be an activity trail and characters…

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Natalie Ray October 24, 2017 Days out

Halloween Spooktacular at National Forest Adventure Farm

The National Forest Adventure Farm is a brilliant family day out in Staffordshire. We visited yesterday for their Halloween Spook-tacular. At this time of year, it’s always going to be a bit hit and miss with the weather. But they’ve got it covered – with a soft play and café indoors and lots of outdoor seating that is undercover too. Luckily the weather was kind to us and we checked out their activity board before embarking on an entire day of outdoor fun. The Spooky Shows Is it just my children who put food above all else? We arrived at…

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Natalie Ray May 29, 2015 Food and Drink

Rescuing a rainy day

Today, we had grand plans for a walk in the sunshine and a picnic. Guess who didn’t look at the weather forecast? So, our plans for the day went down the pan. But not as much Jamer’s – but more of that later. The problem was, we really needed to get out of the house. Mainly due to the fact that our bathroom currently looks like this. So, we headed off to the Guild Brewer’s Fayre in Bromsgrove where they have soft play and activity mornings during half term. Much as both girls love being outside, Libby would probably spend…

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Natalie Ray February 21, 2015 Lifestyle

Pre-school half term

Odd though it may seem, I never really realised that half term was a thing before children went to school. But pre-school half term is definitely a thing, we checked. We have our little routines each day. We are busy every morning with activities we’ve been doing since Libby was tiny. Singing groups, playgroup, ballet and a morning a week at nursery for Libby. She also goes to my mum’s one morning a week while I take Lia to sing and sign. This week though, everything has been different. Despite the lack of our normal routine, we’ve been hugely busy.…

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