The “Mumblings” are a collection of our own blogs, guest entries, interesting articles and anything else that we like the look of!

If you would like to write a guest blog on any parenting or local issue then we would love to hear from you. Please submit it to us via the ‘contact us’ page.

Here are the links to some more blogs that mumbler loves

North and Soul by our very own mumbler, Gillian Bruce.

The Future of Downs Written by an amazing and inspirational friend of Mumbler, Helen Kingdon.

Shrinking Violet in the ‘gate A fantastic local lifestyle local blog. Check out the article about Mumbler! (biased? Us?!)

Areyoukiddingney Another of our amazing Mumbler mums, Elizabeth Dimelow.

Welcome to Wharfedale Mumbler! Wharfedale & Craven

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Big Garden Bird Watch: Activities to do with the kids

Get ready for Big Garden Birdwatch – It’s fun, free and for everyone. The RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch is happening 26-28 January 2024 so we’ve put some ideas together…

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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Places 1st and 3rd in The North for A Level Results 

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE) in York are celebrating after QE College placed 2nd in The Sunday Times Parent Power 2023 national school league tables for A-Level performance and 17th for…

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Bradford Libraries Rhyme Challenge 2024

It’s here – the 2023-24 Bradford Libraries Rhyme Challenge has arrived! Get singing, get rhyming, get talking, get reading… The Rhyme Challenge is a fun way to introduce children and…

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Parent of a 2-year-old? Apply now for 15 hours FREE childcare!

Applications are now open for 15 hours of FREE childcare for 2-year-olds with eligible working parents. Earlier in 2023, the Government announced that on 1st April 2024, it would offer…

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10 Ideas for Family Days Out for after Christmas

If you’re looking for ideas to get out of the house and for the kids to burn off some energy once celebrations are over, we have listed our ‘Top Ten’…

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New Year’s Eve & Day Ideas!

If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family on New Year’s Eve or New Years Day, here’s a selection of family-friendly events in and around the local…

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THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE

Photo credits: Manuel Harlon

Family Christmas TV & Films

The Christmas Films are starting early this year so here’s a handy guide, split out by day, time and channel – set the Sky Plus, it could buy you a…

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Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse

PRODUCTION IMAGES. CREDIT ALASTAIR MUIR  

What to do in Crimbo Limbo!

Crimbo Limbo is the period between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. That week-long blur where you’re not sure what day is it, you are living in your Christmas pj’s…

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