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Blog writing, photo taking, primary school teaching mum of three. Living in Manchester and always planning our next adventure

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Where to get the best donuts in Manchester [2025]

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09.03.2026 13:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's eleven of the best independent coffee shops in Manchester

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20.01.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Crocky Trail home to a mile-long adventure trail with massive slides, rope swings, climbs and wobbly bridges – a place to take a risk or two and to challenge your children (and yourself) physically!

Read more: https://lttr.ai/AmoOs

31.12.2025 14:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Heaton Park is the biggest park in Manchester and has long since been our favourite park – it's absolutely enormous and we've spent many a happy day there at all times of the year.

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30.12.2025 17:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When our kids were younger I used to cast an eye over their packing to make sure nothing was missing but now it's their own responsibility to make sure they've got all bases covered.

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08.12.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Gooey bake their awesome brioche donuts and some pretty delicious cakes and sandwiches on site – in fact you can see all the baking going on through the windows to their kitchen!

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08.12.2025 13:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shout out to The Crocky Trail for providing a space where my teenagers can still behave like kids!

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03.11.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This October half term, take part this year's β€œSkellies and Wellies Trail” at Tatton Park (we loved it last year!)

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31.10.2025 13:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Camping is very much a team effort for us – both in terms of setting up and packing away but also whilst we are there.

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28.10.2025 15:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Five reasons I love walking - We're going on an adventure I hated walking as a kid – I found it boring and would always much prefer to take my roller ... Read more

I’ve said before that I’m not a runner. I never have been and I never will be. The idea of investing in a pair of running shoes and signing up for the Manchester Marathon is never going to cross my mind – walking is definitely more my vibe.

www.goingonanadventure.co.uk/five-reasons...

23.10.2025 11:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"I hope this list of the best coffee shops in Manchester provides you with some great options to try and enjoy Manchester's coffee scene (it's a thing) – let me know if you've found a new favourite, or if there's anywhere I've missed!" https://lttr.ai/AkH00

22.10.2025 16:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's insane! Surely pouring liquids into the bin isn't a great plan!

22.10.2025 10:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

After watching the new series of Educating Yorkshire with Chlo, we've gone back to the original series tonight 😍

21.10.2025 20:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Crocky Trail home to a mile-long adventure trail with massive slides, rope swings, climbs and wobbly bridges – a place to take a risk or two and to challenge your children (and yourself) physically!

Read more: https://lttr.ai/AkFOK

21.10.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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About an hour from our home in Manchester, The Crocky Trail is an outdoor adventure playground in Cheshire the likes of which you will have never seen before.

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21.10.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You have to wonder!

21.10.2025 09:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Damp, soggy days are my least favourite autumn days it has to be said.

21.10.2025 09:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pumpkin Picking in the York Area [2025] - We're going on an adventure Check out our list of the best places to go pumpkin picking in the York area with your kids this October half term 2025

Where to go pumpkin picking in and around York this October www.goingonanadventure.co.uk/pumpkin-pick...

21.10.2025 09:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pumpkin picking has become a real trend in recent years – a definite October half term / Halloween activity that has become tradition for many families in recent years!

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20.10.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The rooftop monsters are set to return to Manchester this year from Saturday 25th to Friday 31st October 2025.

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20.10.2025 14:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Perhaps it is time to get back some of that fearlessness and create for the sake of creating – not because it's my job or because I feel I should, but because it's what I want to do and it's good for me.

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17.10.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If Halloween is your thing, then Manchester has got plenty to offer this October – many of the events listed cover the whole of October and not just half term so there's plenty of time to make the most of all the spooky, pumpkiny fun this Halloween season!

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15.10.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you know of any Halloween events in Manchester that I've not included yet, give me a shout and I'll be sure to add them in!

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15.10.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My relationship with creativity: https://lttr.ai/Ajz0p

14.10.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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[I am updating this post regularly with details of Halloween Events in Manchester in 2025 as information & reviews become available but do check with individual venues!]

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14.10.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tip: If you're flying, make sure your teens know the current rules on liquids in hand luggage – nobody wants to lose their favourite Sol de Janeiro body spray on the way through security!

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13.10.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Much as we'd read mixed reviews about The Crocky Trail, and if you're risk averse it might not be for you, we loved it and I definitely regret not taking the kids when they were younger!

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10.10.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Perhaps it is time to get back some of that fearlessness and create for the sake of creating – not because it's my job or because I feel I should, but because it's what I want to do and it's good for me.

β–Έ https://lttr.ai/Ajrsj

10.10.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Returning for 2025, the producers of Christmas at Dunham Massey are bringing a new Halloween trail to Quarry Bank https://lttr.ai/Ajpnr

09.10.2025 17:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This October half term, take part this year's β€œSkellies and Wellies Trail” at Tatton Park (we loved it last year!)

Read more: https://lttr.ai/AjpMn

09.10.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0