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1 in 3 Brits would still attend a BBQ even if it rains

With the weather supposed to be getting warmer and summer days getting longer, food experts at Tropical Sun have released a new study focusing on BBQ trends in the UK - and it is good news that we are a resilient bunch and wont let the lack of sun ruin our fun! A...

Ninja Warrior Teesside Opens July 2024

We're so excited to embark on a brand new adventure as Ninja Warrior Teesside is set to open its doors at Teesside Park on 14th July! I noticed the Ninja Warrior Coming Soon signs next door to Showcase Cinema when I attended the Jackdaw premiere in January 2024. Great...

Ballet Lorent Newcastle The Velveteen Rabbit

To celebrate balletLORENT’s 30th year, they present their new heartwarming show The Velveteen Rabbit, premiering November 2023 at their home in The John Marley Centre.Inspired by Margery Williams' tale, toys come to life through the magic of storytelling, music, and...
Blogtober | Flowers

Blogtober | Flowers

Hmmmm flowers, this could be the shortest post in history. I'm not a massive fan. I refused to wear clothes with them on when I was a kid and I cannot stand the smell of them now. However when I look into the garden and see them, I can appreciate them.... just nowhere...

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Blogtober | Education

Blogtober | Education

My life is surrounded by education - I work in a college! Education really is one of the best things we can get in life and I really wish I had better advice and guidance when I was younger, as I probably wouldn't have made the same decisions as I did. Decision error...

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Blogtober | Date

Blogtober | Date

17th June 2016 is the day my life changed forever - RLT was born! I'm sure pretty much everyone else who has taken part in this has used the birth date of their child for this one! I won't re-write his birth story, because it is here! You can read my RLT is here story...

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Blogtober | Cars

Blogtober | Cars

Car is the one compromise we had to make to have a baby - we had a two seater sports car. However how much Mark did research into car seats being OK in this car, it was never happening! We went and got a mom mobile - a Vauxhall Mokka I'm very happy with it. But it is...

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Blogtober | Babies

Blogtober | Babies

I'd never been maternal until my niece and nephew were born. More so my nephew. I was in a good relationship and I was the happiest I had ever been, so I started to think about children. However, getting pregnant unexpectedly expedited any conversations we would have...

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Blogtober | About Me

Blogtober | About Me

I’m Nicola, I am 34, from the mighty fine County of Durham. I’m a recovering travelling fanatic (mostly Asia), moral crusader (I don’t eat pigs because I like them) and an avid fan of all things Orla Kiely. In fact, my cat is called Orla Kitty! I am Mum to RLT, who...

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