If your child doesn’t want to read at home you are definitely not alone. Ideas to make reading and writing fun for kids! Write a journal: Encourage your kid to write…
The weekend of May 8th – 10th is the weekend to commemorate and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of the war in Europe. Why not…
Are the kids eating you out of house and home this lockdown? Mine certainly are! They are confusing boredom with hunger and are wanting regular snacks which they would not…
This week Claire Chadwick, from Inspire Me Personal Training looks at some of the fitness challenges out there all the family can get involved in! Going crazy? Trying things you never thought…
Whilst we all do our bit to stay safe during the COVID-19 situation, you can still enjoy a virtual visit to some of the nine Leeds Museums and Galleries attractions!…
Creative ideas to keep the whole family connected The UK Government announced this week its intention to keep the current social isolation measures in place for at least 3 more…
In her guest blog, Annie Robinson, owner of Blooming Babies and a registered midwife shares her advice on giving birth during COVID-19 pandemic and what to expect in the immediate…
In her latest guest blog, sleep consultant Kate Johnson discusses a subject that has been raised a lot recently during these uncertain times, night terrors and ways we can support…
How are you all doing? It is such a strange time, isn’t it? I feel like I am on a rollercoaster of emotions. One day I am scared and anxious…
Claire Chadwick, from Inspire Me Personal Training in North Leeds, shares some ideas which can help kids stay more active during lockdown and are fun for all the family! Some…
North Yorkshire’s Deer Shed Festival has been postponed until 30th July – 1st August 2021 on safety grounds due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak in the UK. It…
It was National Gardening Day on 14th April and what perfect weather we’re having to encourage us to spend time in the garden. During the current Covid lockdown, I’m sure…
Mini-Mumblers birthday is FAST approaching and I had NO idea what to do to make u for the fact his party is no longer happening! Fellow mumbler Charlotte has just…
What can we do during lockdown to help our kid(s) wellbeing I hear you ask! Well, look no further here are my 10 ideas to boost your kid’s wellbeing during…
Claire Chadwick from Inspire Me Personal Training is here with us again to challenge us to get more from our home workouts. Just because you can’t get into the gym…
The whole world is facing a crazy & unsettling time and none of us knows how long it is going to last or how long we will all be home-schooling…
Ghyll Royd School Headteacher David Martin has a creative challenge for local school children! If it’s one thing the Wharfe Valley has in spades, it’s the community spirit. Since the Prime…
With the prospect of the entire Easter Weekend fully at home, you might want to mix things up a little bit and make the traditional Easter Egg Hunt a little…
As catch-ups with your family and friends now need to be done virtually, why not take part in the Mumbler Easter Chocolate Quiz! Let’s see who knows their chocolate bars!!…
As we are all aware, normal life is on hold as Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect our everyday routines. As such, we are very aware that many of you will…
Young adventurers in Leeds can decipher an intricate piece of Morse code or discover the secrets of an ancient prehistoric cave as part of a new interactive online game. Designed…
Otley Town Council and Otley Town Poet Matthew Hedley Stoppard are inviting poets of all ages and abilities to submit a poem on the theme ‘Signs of Spring’. There will be…
For some people, like Chloe, with the nights still cold, it’s not great to be hanging out on your own, whether in town or in the park, if you just…
For ARTventurers, Easter is a big event. It’s on a par with Halloween and Christmas as it gives us the perfect opportunity to showcase what we do best, art and creative…
Claire Chadwick from Inspire Me Personal Training talks about how to keep the household motivated to exercise, especially with older children. Intrinsic motivation doesn’t develop in children until they are…
Andrew Carter is a 33-year-old author and dad from Headingley, who writes heartwarming yet humorous blogs about his life as a new dad. In this guest blog, Andrew shares his…
Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus pandemic Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice has had to postpone their Around The World challenge for the time being. But fear not, they have…
Do you just want 15 mins to finish off some work, have some you time or to get dinner ready but you want the kids to watch something that’s a…
