Yeo Valley, The National Trust & Us

Yeo Valley, The National Trust & Us

Oct 31, 2013 | Reviews

  Earlier this week the Purple kids and I visited one of our favourite places, Yeo Valley organic ornamental gardens and tea rooms. Yeo Valley are working  with The National Trust with an on pack promotion giving away a break at  National Trust cottage as well as...
How To Make A Woodland Crown

How To Make A Woodland Crown

May 1, 2013 | Lifestyle

Today we woke up to a beautiful sunny morning. After the grey, cold weather of late I knew I wanted to spend this morning outside. In a perfect act of fate I had already made plans to meet a friend in our local woodland. My friend is a child minder and she’s...
Giveaway – Win A Forestry Commission Discovery Pass

Giveaway – Win A Forestry Commission Discovery Pass

Feb 18, 2013 | Competitions.

As regular readers know I am an official blogger for The Forestry Commission. I blogged about the fantastic day out we had at Westonbirt Arboretum here. I love working with The Forestry Commission because I am passionate about getting my family out in nature as much...
WildAbout Forest School By Bristol Zoo

WildAbout Forest School By Bristol Zoo

Feb 15, 2013 | Reviews

I have always instinctively known that children should spend lots and lots of time outdoors, running, climbing, exploring and having Enid Blyton style fun. It just seems right for children to be mucky, dishevelled and rosy cheeked so I love to encourage outdoor play...
The Forestry Commission, Westonbirt Arboretum review

The Forestry Commission, Westonbirt Arboretum review

Oct 9, 2012 | Blog, Reviews

I have recently been given the opportunity to work with The Forestry Commission. I am really excited about this as I love the outdoors and the forest is Purpledad’s favourite place to be. The purple family were invited to visit Westonbirt Arboretum for the day,...