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Making The World A Better Place – The Joe Takeover
My son Joe has been doing a very special project at school all about making the world a better place. He asked if he could take over Fashion-mommy to tell his school (and the world) what he has been doing. Over to you Joe. My school project is all about making the world a better place. My partners are Jack Ward, Oliver Haldron and Oscar Glass. We planned what to do together at school. So I decided to do my project in Wales in the Easter Bank Holiday. I decided to do three things: First I rode around our campsite on my JD Bug scooter instead of using the car…
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Visiting Harlech Castle
If you are looking for somewhere to visit this half term, you could pay a visit to the magnificent Harlech Castle. The huge fortification is one of Edward the 1st’s Welsh giants that were designed to keep Wales enclosed under English rule, and is the subject of the famous Welsh Song ‘Men or Harlech’, which talks of a siege during the Wars of the Roses. Harlech is a fabulous place to visit and relive history, a formidable Welsh giant that has history pouring through every brick. Harlech Castle has been a Welsh heritage site since 1986, but it was once much more difficult to access if you had mobility issues…
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Euro 2016 – My Highlights and best bits
It has been far from a spectacular tournament, and I was totally disappointed with the final winners being a team who had only won one game in 90 minutes, and had finished third in their group, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t enjoyed Euro 2016. I’ve loved it! From Giroud opening the tournament with a cracking goal, to Eder’s final flourish, there has been a lot to enjoy for football fans this summer. Here are some of my favourite moments from a Summer of Football. Giroud, Giroud, Giroud I think Olivier Giroud has been one of the stars of this tournament, because when he is around, there is never a…
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Why I’m glad we invested in a caravan in Wales
It was just over 5 years ago that we decided to buy our static caravan that is now based on a beautiful site in Snowdonia, Mid Wales. As much as we loved holidaying abroad, we wanted Joe to be able to experience the freedom and enjoyment of spending time in the great outdoors. Both myself and Pete had spent a lot of time in Wales as children, and we wanted Joe to have that joy of experiencing the natural environment, the rivers, stream, mountains and valleys that make Wales so breathtaking. The Camping and Caravanning Club have been looking at how we can get children away from their play stations,…
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A Visit to King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Corris, Wales
One thing that is virtually guaranteed on a visit to Wales is that, at some point, you will have rain. The Easter holiday saw weather of all varieties, from sunshine and blue skies, to heavy rain, strong winds, and even blasts of snow. When the weather is inclement, you may find yourself searching for something to do that will interest both children and adults, and will give you at least a couple of hours in dry surroundings. The King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, Mid Wales, is perfect for those interested in myths, legends, legendary kings and dragons. You access the Labyrinth through the Corris Craft Centre, a collection of 8…
