Jack in the Green
On the first Saturday of every May, Jack in the Green parades through Bristol. A tall, green figure, Jack is swathed in green leaves and ivy, decked with bright ribbons […]
Tag Archives: Bishopston
Rugbytots, Henleaze: A Dad’s Perspective
One of the weekly activities my little boy enjoys is Rugbytots. He attends the Bristol Junior Rugbytots classes at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze, but last term he did Rugbytots at […]
10 Tips to Help You Find the Right Pre-School for Your Child
My little boy has been attending pre-school in Bishopston since last September and absolutely loves it! He is excited to go every morning which for me is proof that it […]
The Wonderful World Peace Cafe: Gloucester Road, Bishopston
I have a new favourite cafe! The World Peace Cafe is in The Old Vicarage on Gloucester Road, Bishopston. The cafe is run by Buddhist Monks who reside there, however, it is […]
Encouraging a Love of Reading at Henleaze Library
Do you ever take your child to the library? Today I took my children to Henleaze Library for the first time in over a year. I love books; our house […]
Supporting Ourselves
The following post is adapted from an article I recently wrote. I am posting it as someone who follows Bishopston Mum was interested in the various types of support I […]
Operation Day
The day of my daughter’s operation arrived and my husband and I awoke at 6 am, tired and anxious. Our nerves had not been helped by a phone conversation with […]
The Undiscovered Horfield Lodge Bistro
Have you noticed the huge, new building on Horfield Common? If you have, you might know that it is called Horfield Lodge, and contains purpose-build flats for older people.What you […]
An Afternoon at Portico Play
Last week, prior to Friday’s hospital appointment, we spent a lovely afternoon at Portico Play on North Road, St Andrews. We met up with a close friend of mine and […]
A 3rd Birthday Party and the Presentation of a Robot Birthday Cake
The morning of Saturday 11th February dawned bright and clear. Invites had been sent, venue booked, party bags prepared and cake made. A certain little boy awoke excited and full […]
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