Canford Park and Some Childhood Memories
We are very lucky living in and near Bishopston, Bristol, to have lots of parks to take our children to. I have written before about Horfield Common, St Andrew’s Park […]
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Launch of Bishopston Mum, Ingrid Bates’s Dunleavy Vineyard’s Wine
It is not often someone can say that they have just launched their own wine. Yet this is exactly what my friend Ingrid Bates can do after she released Dunleavy […]
The Curious Scrapbook of Josephine Bean at Bristol Old Vic
Sitting in the darkness of the studios at Bristol Old Vic, my little boy clutching my hand, an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement abounded. Whatever we expected to see while […]
A Nature Songs Sing-Along with Poco Drom
We recently enjoyed an alternative children’s music group experience when we were invited to a free taster Nature Songs Sing-Along by Poco Drom at KudaCan. Poco Drom is made up […]
Getting Arty at Gymboree Art in Bristol
In today’s post, my family and I venture outside of Bishopston and into nearby Westbury on Trym, where we get arty at a Gymboree Art class. Bristol Gymboree – held […]
Bristol Shop Local: An Old Curiosity Shop aka ‘The Reclaimers Reclamation Ltd’
Nestled away on Gloucester Road sits an old curiosity shop named The Reclaimers Reclamation Ltd. Full of delights, The Reclaimers Reclamation Ltd offers a glimpse into days long gone. I […]
Ecouraging Children and Young People’s Passion for Music: The Rock Project Bristol
I come across all sorts of interesting activities for children and young people to do in and around Bishopston. I have recently been on the lookout for activities for older […]
Professional Photographs of My Children by Frances Taylor Photography
We have been meaning to arrange for some professional photos of my children for a long while. Our house is filled with photos of my little boy when he was […]
First Ballet Lesson
Yesterday my little girl and I entered a brand new, all-girl world of ballet shoes, tutus, leotards and lots and lots of pink.My daughter loves music and dancing so when […]
Ready, Steady, Bake! A Bishopston Mum Raises Money for St Peter’s Hospice
If you are a regular reader of Bishopston Mum, you will know that I am a BIG fan of cake. So when my friend, Charlotte, invited me round her house […]
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