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For the days in between big adventures there are still small, magic adventures to be had.

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    Get in the ‘Spirit’ at Bells Pumpkin Patch

    It’s almost Halloween which means Bell’s Pumpkin Patch is almost open! Bell’s Pumpkin Patch, situated inside Bells Gardening Outlet in Benington near Boston, is fastbecoming an institution of Autumn and Halloween in Lincolnshire. Last year I was lucky enough to…

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    A trip to Bodmin’s Cinema

    Places to visit in Cornwall Bodmin’s Cinema, known as Capitol Cinema Bodmin is part of the Merlin cinema chain and opened in 2019. Originally written in July 2019, Updated April 2024 We recently took the opportunity to visit Bodmin’s new…

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    New Year, Same you-Resolutions for 2024

    Mindful, Simple and Healthy Resolutions Ideas New Year’s Resolutions. Something people either love or loath. I love new starts and starting afresh! That first page in a new notebook or school book⁠. ⁠A new school year with new pencil case…

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    When are the 12 Days of Christmas?

    When are the 12 days of Christmas and what do they celebrate? When are the 12 days of Christmas and why? They aren’t when you probably think or celebrate. In fact these traditional celebration days begin on Christmas Day rather…

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    Flooding in Lincolnshire from Storm Babet

    A flood diary A flood, 3 people, 3 dogs and many storms what could go wrong? In mid October 2023 the UK faced a battering from Storm Babet. Causing extensive damage but particularly in Lincolnshire where there was widespread flooding.…

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    What special day is it today?

    from Star Wars day to Travel agent day there’s a high day and holiday for all Want to know “what special day is it today”? Here is a compendium of Social Media friendly, pop culture and magic high days and…

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    My bucket list and achievement book

    A bucket list is a list you create of all the things you want to do before you ‘kick the bucket’. When I was 18 I made a bucket list one night with my friends. We brain stormed and compiled…