If you’re looking for something to do as a family, the Crystal Maze experience is it. Well, for a slightly older family anyway. The lower age limit is 9, and there is no upper age limit, although you need to be able to climb stairs, duck under stuff, and go down a massive slide (the …
Month: May 2025
Family days out are often filled to the brim with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable moments. One way to achieve such a memorable experience is through careful planning. Doing so will help to ensure you can accommodate each family member’s varied interests and energy levels. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or seeking gentle rides for young ones, …
When the clocks go back and the skies darken by mid-afternoon, it’s all too easy for children to become inactive and glued to screens. Shortened daylight hours and chilly weather can make it difficult to stay energised and physically engaged. Yet, regular activity remains vital for children’s physical health, emotional wellbeing, and mental focus, especially …
Minecraft is the ultimate playground. It’s a place where kids can go anywhere, do anything, and completely control the narrative. Gamers of all ages have been enjoying it for over 15 years now, and my kids are among them. So when they heard about the Minecraft Experience London they were bugging me to go. We …
When Liam Payne tragically died in 2024 after falling from a 3rd floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the press had a field day. There were rumours flying around in all directions. Was he pushed? Was it suicide? Was he on drugs? Had he been arguing with his girlfriend? Little to no thought was given …
It’s hard to write this, even now. Years later, the grief is still there — quieter maybe, but not gone. It creeps in unexpectedly, and every now and then it makes me cry again. My partner and I lost three children through miscarriage. The first two were early on. It was worse for her, and …
Some people still look down their noses at gamers, especially gamers who are over the age of 30. This has always baffled me. Games are just stories that we control at the end of the day. Movies and books are stories too, but no one mocks people for getting emotionally involved in those. As someone …
In an era where entertainment options are abundant and the cost of living crisis looms large, an increasing number of Britons are choosing to forgo their TV licenses. This decision, driven by various factors, has sparked a heated debate surrounding the future of the BBC’s funding model and the relevance of the license fee system. …