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#LivingArrows – November 2023

by RachelSwirl November 27, 2023

November has been a tough cookie in this household but we’ve done our best to keep the kids entertained and at ease in the run-up to Christmas. I’m yet to find my festive spirit, I am never usually a ‘Bah Humbug’ sort of gal but it’s not easy at present. As I mentioned in an earlier post, we took the kids to the local Dickensian festival this weekend. The boys wore their bowler and top hats whilst E and I stuck with sensible woolen wear to keep ourselves wrapped up warm as it was frosty out. Despite the endless stalls…

#MySundaySnapshot – Fairs Fair 47/52 (2019)

by RachelSwirl November 24, 2019

Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. Despite the sniffly noses and hacking coughs, we got ourselves out to the local Dickensian Festival this weekend. Having finally found a parking space we tootled into town to take a look at the local stalls and shops. Paul and I had a mulled wine or two whilst the kids enjoyed the fairground rides and attractions which were dotted around the town. Once we’d seen everything we felt we…

#MySundayPhoto – Fun At The Fairground

by RachelSwirl November 25, 2018

Whilst I’d usually post pictures of scenic views as part of the #MySundayPhoto series, this week I chose to post a snap of a rather retro ride. I remember the thrill of riding the Helter Skelter as a young child, the wind blowing through my hair as I whooshed down the slide whilst sat on a sack. My children enjoyed such delights this weekend at the local Dickensian Festival. It was great to see the kids having such fun, especially on such retro rides. Though, I’m fairly sure that ‘back in the day’ we wouldn’t have paid £2.50 for two…