Roll Up, Roll Up! We have something exciting to share with you! Last night we went to the most spectacular pantomime in Southampton. Actually it was more like visiting the circus. My eyes popped out of my head when I saw the Mayflower Theatre stage filled with thousands of lights and the most amazing circus … More Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Mayflower Theatre
Recently we were invited into Southampton for a festive family day out thanks to the team at Visit Southampton. We couldn’t wait to head into town and kick off the festive season. We drove into Southampton and there is good bus, rail and ferry links from around Hampshire and beyond. Parking was surprisingly easy with … More Christmas in Southampton #VisitSouthampton
Dear Mummy, Halloween is fast approaching and we took the opportunity to celebrate the harvest and visit The Autumn Pumpkin Festival at Royal Victoria Country Park, in Southampton. This seasonal extravaganza was hosted by the Jubilee Sailing Trust, and in its 19th year people brought their biggest and best pumpkins and supersize vegetables to be judged. … More Seeing the UK’s Largest Pumpkin!
Even when we’re feeling low a smile brightens up our day! My mummy’s been in hospital recently. This is me onboard the MSC Preziosa cruise ship docked in Southampton last week which made me very happy! If you like these photos please pop over to our Instagram feed @dear_mummy to see more piccys and share the … More Silent Sunday 14.05.17
Dear Mummy, we’re super excited that it’s May at long last. We can almost smell summer on the horizon and the days are getting longer the sky is getting bluer and the sun is shining. The last bank holiday in May is always special for us as it kicks off the start of the festival … More Common People is returning to Southampton
Dear Mummy, we’ve been basking in the sun this week and nursing summer colds. With a change in the temperature our noses are running, eyes are itching and sore throats are back, but that hasn’t stopped us enjoying the warm sunshine. My mummy was chuffed to be featured in Oxfam’s round-up of their #DressedByTheKids day. … More Summer is in the air!
Dear Mummy, a couple of weeks ago you were invited down to Southampton (your old haunt) to attend a LUSH event. Half your life was spent living in Southampton and studying there, so it was like returning home when you parked up in the city centre. Southampton was the first time you had ever set eyes on LUSH, and … More LUSH Southampton Bloggers Event
Our Easter weekend in photos! Dear mummy, phew! What another hectic weekend! We like being busy even in the mixed weather. Over the Easter weekend we visited #EatStreet at Basingstoke’s Festival Place Shopping Centre. Here we picked up some last-minute chocolate from Hotel Chocolate, enjoyed free food tasting from Costa and Nado’s and watched the … More Our Easter weekend in photos
Top Ten Places in Hampshire this Easter! Dear mummy, here’s a little list I compiled of places to go and things to do in Hampshire this Easter! Easter is a lovely time in this neck of the woods and we love visiting gardens and farms in Spring. Here’s our top ten attractions. Exbury Gardens, Southampton … More Top Ten Places in Hampshire this Easter!
Dear mummy, so the clue is in the title and I’m not talking about the shopping centre bit! Festival Place has only been opened for 12 years but already has its heart at the centre of the community. Festival in name and festival in nature, it really is a feast for the eyes! It’s a super modern, … More Basingstoke’s Festival Place Shopping Centre
Dear mummy, love is in the air…..a girls love of shoes! Now that I’ve started walking you’ve decided that it’s best I get fitted for some ‘proper’ shoes. I know you lurve shoes, they pour out of your wardrobe spilling onto the bedroom floor and I like chewing on them and handling the different textures. … More My first pair of shoes
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