Family Films

As our girls were getting older I decided that it would be a good idea to introduce and get them used to watching films. Some happy memories were when we watched disney together. Dressing up like the characters was to become a big part of this. We enjoyed the classics, which included, beauty and the beast, snow white, the aristocats, 101 dalmations and more. I an sure you have been down this road too. It is part of a happy childhood.

Our Pets

As a child I grew up with pets, my Mum especially loved adopting kittens, cats, puppies and dogs. When the children were small I liked to have small animals at home, which I could teach the girls to care for. I believe that this helped them learn some good life skills. To begin with we had getbils, then hampsters, guinea pigs, rabbits,kittens, cats, and now puppies and dogs.

Clothes Shopping

I have always enjoyed clothes shopping. Before having a family I would spend the lunch hour browsing around the local shops in Churchill Square Brighton. I liked to look for bargains and would arrive back at work most days with some new things to add to my wardrobe. When the children were small I loved to get them nice things too!

The Little Chef

Another favourite place to take my girls was to eat out at the little chef. Most Saturdays I would drive over to Woodingdean to visit my Mum and Dad with my two eldest daughters. I especially remember enjoying pancakes with ice cream and sauce. It didn't matter that we often ate the same dessert as it was delicious!

Drusillas Zoo Park

Another favourite place to visit for me and the three girls was to spend a day at Drusillas Zoo Park. A great place to spend the day. My children always got excited when we went there. There was always so much to see and do. From meeting the animals, to activities like slides and swings, places to eat and drink and rides to enjoy.

Shanklin The Isle of Wight

Shanklin is a seaside resort town on the Isle of Wight located on Sandown Bay. Shanklin is the southernmost of three settlements which occupy on the bay, and is close to Lake Sandown. Some great tourist attractions include the sandy beach, its Old Village and wooded ravine, Shanklin Chine. My family and I especially enjoy visiting the Chine, a must place to go when holidaying on the Isleland. When entering the Chine the beautifull sounds, smells and delightful features make you feel calm, happy and relaxed. The Chine has plenty of areas to walk around, including seats where you can sit and enjoy the view and savor the moment.

Ryde Isle of Wight

You will find a great range of activities and things to do in Ryde. As the largest town on the Island it has a well established set of shopping streets, and also features some great attractions for all the family. These include bowling, Ryde's bus and coach museum, cinema, distillery, golf, karting track, pier, swimming pool, ten pin bowling,traditional amusements, tree climbing for aged 8 and above and Quarr Abbey. Havenstreet Steam Railway is another great way to enjoy your day. Ryde also has an award winning beach which at low tide opens up to be the largest stretch of golden sands, making it perfect for beach sports and activities, or just simlpy relaxing in a deckchair and enjoying the view.