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Sloping off to ski school
Never let it be said that this Muddy isn’t willing to put her body on the line in the name of new experiences and fun times. This weekend we step inside from the muggy weather, cross the border and head less than an hour down the road to Hemel Hempstead’s Snow Centre. It’s a Winter […]
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Surviving the summer with kids
Do the summer holidays have you breaking into an anxious sweat? Are you booking day trips and play dates (and stocking up on gin?) Don’t worry girlfriend, I’m hearing you. We’ve all been there. The whine of ‘I’m bored’. Or, ‘he’s been in my world on Minecraft’ don’t quite align with the vision I have of […]
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Life a’Fermyn at the Woods
It's a beautiful spot - picturesque picnics, Butterfly gardens, glorious views and mysterious woodland walks. You really can make a day of it.
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Step away from the screens
Overstretched parents, tech-addicted kids and, shockingly, exercise levels dropping from the age of seven – what can be done to help children get moving again?
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Waendel walking on sunshine
The Muddy household looks forward to this weekend for lots of reasons. It's dog and kid friendly, you don't have to be super-fit to take part, and there are numerous watering holes on every route
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10 brilliant things to do this week…
We’ve got glamour, we’ve got St Georges day and the rug rats have gone back to school! The county has more than its fair share of indoor and outdoor fun on offer, so pour a coffee, pull up a pew and enjoy the silence while you plan your week’s fun! Las Vegas Party Night, Whittlebury Hall, […]
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London life for the kids this Easter!
Planning a trip to London this Easter? Check out what some of the big museums and attractions in the capital (and just outside) have running at the moment. In fact some of these are on into Easter and beyond. Robot Zoo, Horniman’s Museum, London SE23, until Sun 29 Oct It doesn’t get much cooler than […]
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It’s time for half term, yipee (or not), we’ve got it covered!
Ahhhhhhhh, how do you keep the kids and adults equally entertained in school holidays and strike the balance between school-holiday fun and grown-up fun..? You check out your Muddy Guide is how Masquerade Ball, Whittlebury Hall, 7.30pm-12.30am, 31 March Shut the front door. By the power of Mr Grey Skull. Striking eye-masks, lavish decor, candlelit tables, […]
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High Five Northants – Bargain Days Out
It’s almost March, and I don’t know about you, but I’m still paying off the excesses of last Chrimbo (I really don’t remember ordering proper Champagne in the restaurant that time, doh). In a bid to counteract me sitting at home and feeling sorry for myself, Muddy contributor Lucy Banwell has curated the best free days out in Northants. […]
