Interview with Bishopston Mum Ingrid Bates: Owner of Dunleavy Vineyards
Since having children, I have met a lot of interesting mums living in and around Bishopston. However, until recently, I had never met someone who owns and manages her own […]
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The Creation Station is Coming to Town!
I have often thought that north-west Bristol lacks art and craft activities for young children. So, I was delighted to learn that later this year, this will change when the […]
Top Nosh at the Beehive Bar and Restaurant
My husband and I fancied supper out with the kids recently. We opted for the Beehive Bar and Restaurant, situated on Wellington Hill West, Horfield. I grew up in north-west […]
A Rain Soaked St Andrew’s Park and a Tree with a Knitted Jumper
Last weekend I braved the Bristol drizzle to take my daughter for a walk in St Andrew’s Park. It had been raining steadily all day and the park was heavy […]
Competition to Win Two Free Tickets to Yeo Valley!
Following my day to remember at Yeo Valley, I am pleased to offer one reader of Bishopston Mum two free tickets to Yeo Valley! These tickets will give you and […]
Pied Piper Pre-School: One Satisfied Mum?
I recently wrote a post about my son’s ‘Pre-School Days’ and ’10 Tips to Help You Find the Right Pre-School for Your Child’. Both of these posts proved popular. Several […]
The End of a Difficult Few Months
Last Thursday, my little girl had her Spica Cast taken off! As regular readers will know, my daughter has Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip and had an operation in March […]
Our Fearsome Visit to Dinozoo
Have you visited Dinozoo yet? This Summer, along with its furry, feathered and scaled inhabitants, Bristol Zoo is housing 12 animatronic dinosaurs. My son is near obsessed with dinosaurs so […]
How to Make Yeogurt Cheesecake
On my recent trip to Yeo Valley, I learned how to make Yeogurt Cheesecake. What’s more I got to eat some, too 🙂 As people in Bishopston and surrounding areas […]
A Double Helping of Cake at Fresh Ground Cafe
Quietly tucked away, in an old church on Gloucester Road, is the Fresh Ground Cafe. A simple, restful cafe, situated in Horfield Baptist Church, its doors welcome all, every weekday […]
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