Ian Waller enjoys Sunny Afternoon, a night of fantastic music from British rock royalty, The Kinks It was no surprise that the audience was on its feet and even dancing in the aisles last night – The Kinks were in town and the music was simply too good to ignore. The Kinks were one of...
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Review: family visit to Netball Superleague at the University of Bath
Beccy Tarling and her daughter enjoy an evening of exciting and inspirational sport watching Team Bath at the Vitality Netball Superleague I probably haven’t been near a netball court since I was at school, many years ago, and I was struggling to remember the rules as we arrived to watch Team Bath play Loughborough in...
Review: Brainiac Live at Komedia Bath
So there you have it – science can be fun, can be cool and can be very silly indeed. My family and I have just been along to see Brainiac Live at the Komedia Bath and, as the fellow dad sitting next to me said, “Science was never like this when I was at school.”...
Review: Half Term Trains at Avon Valley Railway
Ian Waller and his family enjoy riding the rails with a half term visit to Avon Valley Railway While a visit to Avon Valley Railway is nothing new for our family – we’re big fans of the place and the many events that they put on throughout the year – this half term trip was...
Review: Meeting a mermaid at Bristol Aquarium
Finola Colvin and family enjoy a half term treat at one of Bristol’s family-friendly attractions On a wet winter’s weekend what better to do than bundle the kids into the car and venture to the vibrant world of Bristol Aquarium nestled amongst other exciting attractions at Bristol harbour side. The Aquarium was very easily accessible...
Review – Beneath the Blizzard at the egg theatre, Bath
Beccy Tarling and her daughter enjoy the latest production to visit this family friendly theatre We really loved this show – it was funny, energetic and unique. From the minute you walk into the theatre, you can tell this show is going to be different; the normal rows of seats are gone and instead you...
Review: family lunch at The Roman Baths Kitchen, Bath
Finola Colvin and her family enjoy lunch the Roman Bath Kitchen, located just opposite the Roman Baths in Bath City centre. This converted Grade 2 listed Georgian townhouse is a splendid restaurant suitable for all kinds of dining – casual, romantic, business, families, receptions and private dining. And of course, being situated so centrally, it’s...
Review: Dad’s session on Bath Baby Massage course
Local dad Phil Jones and baby Henry enjoy the dad’s session at the Bath Massage Company’s six-week Baby Massage course £60 for the six-week course www.bathbabymassage.co.uk When my wife told me about the dad’s baby massage class that made up part of the Bath Massage Company’s six-week baby massage course, I thought it was a...
Review: a family meal at Comptoir Libanais, Bath
Debbie Bensley and her family enjoy a family meal at this new Lebanese restaurant in Southgate, Bath Looking forward to a family meal out in Bath, we thought that we’d try something different for a change, perhaps something just a little more exotic. After a search online we discovered Comptoir Libanais, a new Lebanese restaurant...
Review: Ergobaby Adapt Carrier
Erogbaby Adapt Carrier £109.90 ergobaby.co.uk Mum of two Briony Hinson reviews the Ergobaby Adapt Carrier Before my first child arrived I carried some research into baby carriders and decided on my rather limited budget to see if I could find a second hand Ergo. I was fortunate enough that a friend no longer needed hers...
Review: Swan Lake at The Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller enjoy’s the Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet’s production of Swan Lake at the Theatre Royal Bath, which runs until 25 January Swan Lake, surely the most well-known of all of the great classical ballets, is back at the The Theatre Royal in Bath, and it’s a real treat for ballet-lovers of all ages. Telling...
Review: Pride and Prejudice at The Theatre Royal Bath
Nicola Harvey enjoys the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s acclaimed production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice which runs at the Theatre Royal Bath from Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st January It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a miserable, wet January evening could only be improved by a midweek theatre visit. With a little Jane...
Review: Frugi AW16 Puddle Buster collection
Frog AW16 Puddle Buster Collection Puddle Buster Coat £36 Puddle Buster Trousers £24 Puddle Buster Wellington Boots £24 www.welovefrugi.com Tazmin and her son Olly try out this new range of waterproof clothes My four year old son, Olly, was very excited with his new water proof outfit from Frugi. Olly loves playing outside and especially...
The Snow Mouse at the egg theatre
Zoë Jackson and her two-year-old son enjoy The Snow Mouse at the egg theatre, Bath. The play runs until 22 January. Stepping into the beautifully transformed Roper Room with drapes of wonderful whites and twinkling textiles, The Snow Mouse immediately transports its audience into a magical snowy wonderland. Dressed for winter adventures in a woolly...
Bundle Bed review
Bundle bed £149.99 www.bundlebeds.com Ellen Couzens reviews the Bundle Bed roll-out bed for children My son Joe aged six has been thrilled with his Bundle Bed since we got it a few months ago, with it becoming a really useful bit of kit for sleepovers. We’re also looking forward to it for those upcoming family...
Nutty Noah at Komedia Bath review
Nutty Noah, Komedia, Bath, 20th December 2016 Joanne Sefton “Wear your pants with pride,” is the message from Nutty Noah, filling this year’s festive family entertainment slot at Komedia. Judging by the proportion of wriggling 3-7 year olds in the audience happily sporting pant-based headwear, he’s a man with a talent for getting his message...
Christmas tea at the Pump Rooms, Bath
Beccy Tarling and her family enjoy a Christmas tea at the Pump Rooms, Bath It had never crossed my mind to take children to the Pump Rooms in Bath, with the elegance of the venue and the liveliness of small children not really seeming like an obvious fit. However, the allure of the special festive...
Robin Hood at the egg theatre Bath
Robin Hood might be a popular tale retold numerous times in many different styles, but there’s a pretty good chance that there’s been nothing quite like the production that currently graces the stage at the egg theatre Bath until 15 January. With four actors playing all the parts, great songs, a hugely talented cast and...
Unirider review
Unirider £79 mountainbuggy.com/uk/ Paul Yates test drives the Unirider There has been a great deal of thought put into the design of the Unirider, and this is clear from the moment you open the box. Our first play was for my eldest daughter’s Brownie Christmas carol concert. We didn’t have long to get there and...
Cinderella at the Bristol Hippodrome review
Last night I saw my first professional panto for at least thirty years and two of my children saw their first ever. I apologise for gushing and telling seasoned panto watchers things they already know, but we were blown away by Cinderella at the Bristol Hippodrome. Being very honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect....
Aladdin at the Theatre Royal Bath review
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a wonderful evening out at Aladdin at The Theatre Royal Bath What a treat! Christmas time means the Theatre Royal Bath pantomime and this year’s production of Aladdin has to be one of the best ever. With a wonderful cast, hilarious script and just the right amount of traditional...