Mandi Morrison 
Have You Visited Criccieth Castle? A quick question for a child is how many castles are in the the UK. The answer is far more than perhaps they would expect. As a country Britain has its fair share of castles, with over 4000 built in the last 1000 or so years. They are very … Read more
Last night Neva and I went to watch the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company’s double bill of Trial by Jury and The Sorcerer at Norwich Theatre Royal. The world of Gilbert & Sullivan is a fanciful “topsy-turvy” one, where each absurdity is taken to its logical conclusion. With witty, memorable melodies these operas have … Read more
When you go on holiday with your family, it can be easy to fall into the trap of sitting by the pool all day. If you are going on holiday for a few weeks, then it is important that you don’t spend all your time lying about and eating as this will only be bad … Read more
A line from Thomas Wolfe’s Of Time and the River reads: “In New York the opportunities for learning, and acquiring a culture that shall not come out of the ruins, but belong to life, are probably greater than anywhere else in the world.” If you are looking for an exciting foreign holiday destination for the whole family, … Read more
You may be a ski bunny but since you’ve had children have you been a little reluctant to take them along on a ski trip? There’s no need to worry there are plenty of things children both young and older can enjoy on a family ski holiday, and if you are looking for the right … Read more
You know whats its like, at a particular time of the month, the only thing you want to do is curl up with a good book, a large amount of chocolate and a hot water bottle, but there is an alternative! When the monthly period approaches, instead of feeling sorry for yourself and hibernating, why … Read more