Not blogged for a few days so here goes....
Friday we went off to the first Science group our friend has organised. It went quite well, we were all looking at plants and different parts. Lots of different flowers for the kids to chop up and examine. Obviously the littlies weren't amused for long but some of the older ones spent quite a while looking at different parts and looking at them under microscopes.
Not a lot happened over the weekend, went for a drive around on Saturday starting off in Bowness which was heaving again due to the school half term so decided to head up to Troutbeck where we had lunch at the Queens Head (http://www.queensheadhotel.com/) famed as the only 4 poster bar they not only have 4 poster beds in the rooms but also have one built into the bar. From there we went on over Kirkstone pass to Ullswater & up toward penrith before turning back via a lovely Jersey Ice Cream Farm where the kids really enjoyed the play area. Then down through Shap on onwards home, quite a day out.
Friday we went off to the first Science group our friend has organised. It went quite well, we were all looking at plants and different parts. Lots of different flowers for the kids to chop up and examine. Obviously the littlies weren't amused for long but some of the older ones spent quite a while looking at different parts and looking at them under microscopes.
Not a lot happened over the weekend, went for a drive around on Saturday starting off in Bowness which was heaving again due to the school half term so decided to head up to Troutbeck where we had lunch at the Queens Head (http://www.queensheadhotel.com/) famed as the only 4 poster bar they not only have 4 poster beds in the rooms but also have one built into the bar. From there we went on over Kirkstone pass to Ullswater & up toward penrith before turning back via a lovely Jersey Ice Cream Farm where the kids really enjoyed the play area. Then down through Shap on onwards home, quite a day out.
Then went off yesterday to pick up a cover for Dave's pick-up down at Stoke. We then decided to go to Ikea on the way back as we love Ikea!! Eilidh and Ben had a play in the kids area while we rushed around trying to look at everything while they were gone. We got our fix of swedish meatballs and a few bits and pieces and then headed home.
Today was the start of the Holiday Club at our church where I am helping out as a junior leader. Ben and Eilidh went off into their teams and seemed to have enjoyed themselves. I was really worried that Ben wouldn't settle but he apparantly was ok once he had seen me to wave at and then sat on his team leaders lap snuggled up quite happily in between doing crafts and games. Eilidh was great and just went off quite happily to her little team so no problems there! It was a really good morning and loads of kids from the church and from the local area turned up. They actually have a waiting list for this holiday club and they all seem like a really good bunch. This goes on until Thursday so we may be exhausted by then!!
Today was the start of the Holiday Club at our church where I am helping out as a junior leader. Ben and Eilidh went off into their teams and seemed to have enjoyed themselves. I was really worried that Ben wouldn't settle but he apparantly was ok once he had seen me to wave at and then sat on his team leaders lap snuggled up quite happily in between doing crafts and games. Eilidh was great and just went off quite happily to her little team so no problems there! It was a really good morning and loads of kids from the church and from the local area turned up. They actually have a waiting list for this holiday club and they all seem like a really good bunch. This goes on until Thursday so we may be exhausted by then!!
7 comments:
Naomi, Is it half term for the school kids is that why you have a holiday club?
i have lost track of holidays and we dont have half term here.
Hi Tina,
Yes, it's half term in Cumbria at least. The holiday club is really popular and the kids seem to be having a great time....I'm absolutely worn out and it's only day two!!! I'm a little bit miffed at the moment because Eilidh and Ben's teams are beating mine in the team points grrrrrrr.
I am jealous - i am seriously in need of an IKEA trip - the best shop on earth ( apart from the LUSH shop in Taunton of course!)
Well, if you come up here you could have a double wammy, stop of at Bristol Ikea on the way then go on up to Warrington Ikea!! I love Lush as well but I think the nearest to us is Edinburgh, not much good!! Dave always has to wait outside though as it makes him sneeze (ahh shame!!?)
Actually you could have a triple wammy since you would also be passing the Birmingham Ikea too & you could do it both ways (that mean on the way here & on the way back!!!).
Just think what our missing out on...
Love,
Dave.
I will be up today!!! Seriously now Andy has weekend off ( depending on the work situation) we would be able to come up although its a bit cold for camping now, I have found a great place near you where you can rent a tipi for the weekend - might try that in the new year!
Fran
Fran, that would be great!! I know of a few tipi or yurt rentals around here, I'll send some details down to you when I find them. Either that or a cheap holiday home!
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