Yesterday we decided to go exploring. Some friends had mentioned a beach by Hillside Road, off Nore Rd in Portishead, so we packed up the car with a picnic and buckets and spades, hoping to find somewhere for our children to let off steam for an hour or two. We hadn’t really known what to expect, but the amazing weather and the pleasure our children found in just being left to their own devices, made it a very pleasant and stress free escape – without even leaving Portishead.
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!
Practically Perfect Mums is still a very new venture, only having been live for 5 months and we want to share our ‘what’s on’ information with as many people as possible. If you know anyone else who might be interested in finding out more about What’s On for Kids in Portishead, please feel free to introduce Read more
Today is mine and Practically Perfect Dad’s first wedding anniversary and my husband is NOT romantic. Now that I have had exactly one year’s experience, I thought I would assess the pros and cons of our relationship and double-check I’ve done the right thing in marrying him. . .
My son had ‘writer’s block’ caused by poor handwriting. Read on to see how technology and the school blogging project is making him WANT to write!
