Christmas Markets – Birmingham, West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
It’s that time of year again. The year has flown by and Christmas shopping is in full swing. This year
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WatkissOnline – Stewart's Blog
Various ramblings from an IT professional
Children
Book review: Pudsey Annual – BBC Children in Need
If you have young children then they will love this Pudsey Bear Annual from BBC Children in Need. The annual
Read MoreRemembrance Day – explaining it to a young child
How do you explain Remembrance Day to a 5 year old child? That is the question that I’ve had to
Read MoreFirework Safety – Attending public events or private parties
Guy Fawkes night is almost here so here are a few tips to keeping children safe when visiting a display or organising your own home firework display.
Read MoreDay out at Cadbury World, Bournville Birmingham
Ever since Charlie Bucket first found his golden ticket children have dreamed about visiting the chocolate factory. With Cadbury World
Read MoreAbbey pumping station museum, Leicester
What does a steam powered pumping station and a hi-tech space centre have in common? They are both at the
Read MoreDay Out at the National Space Centre in Leicestershire
The National Space Centre is near Leicester sign-posted from the M1. This is the second time that I’ve visited. The
Read MoreEvesham Vale Light Railway – family day out
Evesham Vale Light Railway is a small (15 inch gauge) railway in Evesham Country Park Worcestershire. The trains run most
Read MoreMP3 downloads from Ubuntu One – Linux
It’s been a while since I last bought music online, but I wanted a new Album for my daughter so that she can practice a song for a pantomime she’s dancing in. I thought I’d give the Ubuntu One music store a try.
Read MoreChocolate and Vanilla biscuits
350g plain flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or a few drops vanilla essence 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda 100g
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