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Calendar of Events – Portishead

Another school holiday is upon us and many of us are searching for ideas for family outings. I’ve just added lots more new listings so hopefully you’ll find something of interest on the events calendar. Thanks again to everyone who has sent me their updates – please keep them coming!

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Starlight Express at Bristol Hippodrome – Review

My big boys and I love going to the theatre, so when we were invited to the press launch of Starlight Express I was very flattered but also a bit scared! As a Bristolian I’ve been going to the Bristol Hippodrome since I was a child and in more recent years with my own children, so to be at this amazing institution in a ‘professional’ capacity was a tiny bit daunting. What do you think? Did I pull it off?

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Bristol Zoo Rediscovers Dinosaurs with DinoZoo 2

Following the success of last year’s DinoZoo, Bristol Zoo has welcomed back T-Rex, along with 11 new dinosaurs, to form the basis of this season’s exhibit, DinoZoo 2!

Practically Perfect Family was invited along to the launch event on Friday evening, so off we went, armed with our three mini critics to check out the new exhibit – well, it would have been rude not to wouldn’t it?

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Bristol Temple Meads to Portbury Train – Next Stop Portishead, Please!

Read why I’m so optimistic that the Bristol Metro Service including our much awaited Portishead link will be a reality by 2018!
Plus a new video revealing highlights of the train journey ALMOST as far as Portishead, filmed at last week’s Community Rail Festival.

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Community Rail Festival 2012

Today First Great Western is putting on a Community Rail Festival, providing a special service which will transport an exclusive group of passengers from Bristol Temple Meads to Portbury – just for one day. Whilst collecting for a number of charities on the day, the Festival also aims to promote the achievements of Community Rail Partnerships throughout the UK.

This all sounds quite encouraging for our own line. Could this indicate another step towards the Portishead railway link?

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Lake Grounds Play Area – Adequate or Not?

As little ones, all my children have had masses of great fresh-air-fun at the Lakegrounds play area and as a parent, the surrounding facilities have made it a preferred local destination.

Almost eight years on, however, our visits have become rarer. Sadly my children are outgrowing the Lakegrounds and now we often find ourselves driving outside of Portishead for age appropriate play areas.

So when I received the following letter from another local Mum I was somewhat shocked. . . .

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When can we go to the Balloon Fiesta Mummy?

As a Bristolian the Balloon Fiesta has been a part of the local summer scene for many years. We’ll certainly be taking our boys along.

As well as the Night Glow, Special Shapes and Mass Ascents, this year young festival goers can enjoy a dedicated Kids Zone plus special appearances from Transformers’ Optimus Prime.

And apart from the parking charges, it’s still FREE!

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James’ Portishead Railway Video

Tracking Down Portishead Railway. In this short film James & his family go on an adventure to look for the old Portishead railway. A seven year old train loving boy’s story about trying to re-establish the missing few miles of line between Bristol and the growing town of Portishead. Highly commended by Portishead Railway Group. Please click on the photo above to view the video.

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Leigh Woods Events

Did you know that The National Trust is holding Events at Leigh Woods? Their calender includes Spring walks, an Easter trail & Outdoor Theatre. Click to find out more.

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Bubblegum Raises £600 for Wallace & Gromit Appeal

We are pleased to report that AngelBerry Frozen Yoghurt Factory’s Bubblegum flavour raised £600 for the Wallace & Gromit Appeal during half term. They are so pleased with the result that a similar campaign is already being planned for the next school holidays. Well done AngelBerry! Remember that Practically Perfect Mums subscribers have access to an exclusive 20% discount at [...]

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AngelBerry Review & 20% off Voucher

AngelBerry Frozen Yogurt Factory in Hartcliffe Way, Bristol is a new venue for fun and healthy treats. They are offering Practically Perfect Mums readers a 20% discount on all purchases.

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At-Bristol Toddler Takeover Review

At-Bristol is an interactive science centre with over 300 hands on exhibits. The bi-monthly ‘Toddler Takeover’ is a themed day targeted at the under 5′s. Here’s how our 2 year olds got on.

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