Life behind the SQUARES with Sarah Anderson
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Breakfast with Santa in Leigh on sea, Essex
Each person attending will require a ticket and the experience includes a savoury bun or sweet treat elf-endorsed sugary breakfast plate (or lunch box) at our eatery. Included in the ticket price is a chocolate themed (of course) reusable gift, a NICE list certificate, activity sheet with colouring, and of course your private photo opportunity with the big man himself in our fully decked out, cosy Christmas grotto. You can take as many of your own photos as you want.
During your session the shop will also be closed to the general public, but open to you, so if you wish to use your hour to stock up on last minute gifts or to get those bits and bobs to add to Christmas Eve boxes, we will have the tills on and be ready to serve.
This would be an amazing opportunity to relight the magic in older children who are on the cusp of believing - we had overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, with everyone who attended telling us he encompassed everything you'd imagine the real Santa to do so... real beard included! He has the voice, the glasses, even the twinkle of fairy lights in his eyes (this might be a reflection of the decor in the shop, but still 👀🤣)
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Stop bringing own food into our Restaurant....
On top of that, really, there's a part of me that just thinks it's... rude?
I can understand taking your own little picnic with you on a day out to the zoo, where the main income for said venue is the animals, not the food. But to bring your own food into an establishment that sells food, and relies entirely on that food being sold to keep afloat, cover costs, pay wages and pay bills, results in substantial loss of income.
So, in short, we don't accept food being brought onto the premises because of the risks associated with doing so. We are a very flexible place to eat, the majority of our foods can be made to suit, for specific dietary requirements and optional food choices.
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Living in an AI world now....
Technology is advancing every single day and is doing the most wonderful things but there's something about witnessing AI holograms in the flesh th... -
Holidays when younger
For me those Butlins and Pontins holidays are like the pinnacle of British childhood, I think anyone who's never experienced one is missing out! It's almost like a rite of passage. There are more of these types of places popping up now - with options such as Haven, Parkdean Resorts, Hoseasons, and many more... each one seems to have something extra to offer and those traditional UK family park holidays have gone from standard seems and craft clubs to horse riding, rock climbing, paragliding, you name it, someone does it! All of the activities you would once only access elsewhere is now available on your doorstep. -
Afternoon Tea in Leigh on sea, Essex
There's nothing quite like sitting outside in the summer sun, enjoying an afternoon tea. Quintessentially British, it's a part of our culture and h... -
Age of Independence
My worry if we don't choose to give Alfie that freedom and flexibility to do his own thing and make his own mistakes is that he will do exactly what I did as a child/teen and rebel. The way I see it, having lived it, and I'm sure you have to, is that he's going to do it anyway! It's a part of human nature to take risks, to test boundaries, to live through experiences and learn from them. He's going to do it with or without our say so, so we'd rather have that open dialogue and him be able to tell us. E.g. if he decides to have a drink at a party at 16, I'd rather him be able to be honest about that with us so we know where he is, who he's with, and can pick him up when he's ready to come home so we know for certain he's safe. -
What's on locally in Essex
The six weeks summer holiday break can be so daunting for families, especially with an ever-increasing number of bills to pay that are being hiked higher than ever.
It can be difficult to find days out that fall within budget, or days out at all, with so many seeing closure over the last few years post-covid, Brexit, and bills.
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Visiting outdoor Lidos in U.K. - no 1 - Bathurst Pool
We visited here whilst on a mini holiday staying in nearby Bristol. The sun was shining and I literally found it on Google an hour before we arrived. We travelled 30 mins in total to visit Bathurst Pool. The best outdoor lido so far in the U.K. -
Decisions decisions… paddle board or kayak
I'm not the spring chicken I used to be, nor am I sporting a size 10 wet suit like I was back in the day either. I'm not phased by either of these things (love yourself for who you are, and all that) but I am aware that my waistline and age *might* have an impact on which is better for me to start up. I've considered doing both but it feels a bit like "all the gear, no idea" to be doing that 🤣 -
Stop the scroll
How about you join me on this challenge? Set yourself a goal specific to you based on your own life circumstances, and see if you can get to your goal before the year is up. Granted, life often gets in the way, but wouldn't it be nice if we could all give ourselves a little bit of grace and love by doing something just for us? -
Visit Stonehenge for FREE!
Visit Stonehenge for free To visit Stonehenge for free, you want to park in Larkhill area, which is just north of Stonehenge. I used the post... -
Christmas in summer
"Why are you selling Christmas stuff already?" We've had this question recently more times than we care to admit. We get it, we really do! It's ...
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