Time for a Picnic

Time for a Picnic

Aug 22, 2014 | Blog, Residential

With two weeks to go till the end of the summer holidays, and still plenty of sunshine up for grabs, why not get baking and creating with the children and head off for a picnic? Here are a few of our own tried and tested family favourites, which allow for everyone to...
Butterflies

Butterflies

Aug 6, 2014 | Blog, Residential

All this glorious weather has suited the butterflies perfectly. As the children, the dog and I have ambled and yomped through the sun dappled shade of woods, meandered along the river bank or lazed in wind tousled meadows we have been mesmerised by the sight of hosts...
Why Don’t You….

Why Don’t You….

Jul 30, 2014 | Blog, Residential

…..Just Switch Off Your Television Set and Go Out and Do Something Less Boring Instead? was, somewhat ironically, the highlight of my summer holidays in the 1970s. Though of course by the time it, and a handful of other classic kids shows, had finished there wasn’t...
Swap Blue Light for Sunlight

Swap Blue Light for Sunlight

Jul 4, 2014 | Blog, Education

The sun is shining, the school year is approaching its end and you and your students are sweating under the glare of fluorescent lighting with a background tinge of blue from computer screens. Attention spans are frayed and patience is in short supply…time to swap the...
Gardening Projects for Kids

Gardening Projects for Kids

Jul 2, 2014 | Blog, Residential

Watching seeds grow that they have planted themselves; making petal collages or perfume or even just stringing together a daisy chain, are some of the simple pleasures from which rich memories are made. Involving your children in fun gardening activities encourages...