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Jul

2020

Free things to do in Berkshire this Summer

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Here are some ideas of free things to do in Berkshire this Summer. At the time of writing this blog post the government had started to lift some restrictions with regards to Covid-19. Please ensure you follow Government Guidance at all times. 1. Go for a picnic along the River Thames – Windsor, Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and Runnymede are all lovely locations to take a picnic. 2. Feed the Ducks (again, the above locations are all great for this). 3. Have a go at the Summer Reading Challenge - contact your local library for more. 4. Visit the park (please follow…

Apr

2020

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Farm Shops and Farmers’ Markets in Berkshire

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We love a Farm Shop, there is something satisfying about buying fresh produce and picking the quantity you want, whether it’s eggs, bread, meat, cheese or chutneys. Below is a list of Farm Shops and Farmers' Markets in Berkshire. Please click on the links for the Farm Shops to see their opening times and services throughout the Global Pandemic. Farm Shops Cobbs Farm Shop and Kitchen, Hungerford, Bath Road, Hungerford, RG17 0SP. Cobbs Farm Shop and Kitchen, Englefield, Wickcroft Farm Cottages, Pangbourne Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5EA. Saddleback Farm Shop, California Farm, Brightwalton, RG20 7HR. The Royal Farms Windsor Farm…

Jun

2018

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Grays Farm, Fruit Picking, Wokingham

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FYI - We visited the farm before the Covid-19 pandemic. Please click here to read about Grays Farm Fruit Picking policies. Last weekend we headed to Grays Farm to ‘pick your own’. I have not been fruit picking for years and last week we decided that it would be a lovely family activity to do outside in the sunshine at the weekend. So we headed to Gray’s Farm to pick strawberries on Saturday afternoon and all three of us loved the 'pick your own' experience. The pick your own farm was busy but there was still room for everyone to…

Mar

2021

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Cantley Park Play Area

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Cantley Park is made up of park land which is lovely to walk around. It is also home to Cantley Theatre and Cantley Park Sports which offers tennis courts, football pitches and archery. In the middle of Cantley Park you will find the beautiful Cantley House Hotel. Cantley Park Play Area is near the hotel and sports pitches and although it's not huge it's a good addition to a walk. Click here to read about our walk at Cantley Park. The walk is dog and buggy friendly. What's at Cantley Park Play Area? The play area is enclosed and has swings for…

Mar

2021

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Savernake Park in Winkfield

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Savernake Park in Winkfield is a brilliant location to explore with the kids. The walk isn't very long and mainly around the balancing pond but it's flat and the paths are surfaced so good for buggies and wheel chair access. Dogs are also welcome on the site too. What is at the park? There are two play areas, side by side both with wooden play equipment. One for older children and the other for younger children. Both playgrounds are fenced. In the play area for older children there is: A large wooden climbing frame with slide, bridge and spiders web.…

Mar

2021

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Allsmoor Field and Play Area in Martins Heron

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Allsmoor Field and Play Area in Martins Heron is not far from Martins Heron Train Station and Tesco’s. The field and park are set in the middle of a housing estate with several different paths for pedestrians to access the field. The field is dog friendly. About the Play Area The enclosed play area has a good range of play equipment, although not a large park there is plenty to climb and swing on for all ages. There is also a little toddler climbing frame with slide. In addition to the park there is: an outdoor gym, 2 picnic benches, open green space and…

Mar

2021

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Berkshire Mummies Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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(Disclaimer: Berkshire Mummies has worked with all the businesses marked with a * over the last year in a gifted or paid partnership capacity and love their products.) Mother's Day is rapidly approaching and there are so many lovely gift ideas being offered by small Berkshire businesses. In this 'Berkshire Mummies Mother's Day Gift Guide' you will find an array of beautiful gifts from foods, to soaps and bath bombs and art classes. Mother's Day Gift Ideas *Curly Cow Sweets are a gluten free online sweet shop who are offering A Mother's Day Gift Box, which are hand stamped with…

Mar

2021

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Play Area at Pope’s Meadow in Binfield

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The play area at Pope's Meadow in Binfield is a lovely little park overlooking green fields of open space. Click here to read about our walk at Pope’s Meadow which is buggy and dog friendly. If you visit don't forget some food for the ducks as there a little pond just down the hill from the play area on your left. What equipment is at the play area? There are: Swings for younger and older childrenA climbing frame with slideSmall toddler climbing frameA toddler climbing frameTunnel Spring vehiclesWooden obstacle courseSpinning bowl The play area is not fenced but there is a…

Feb

2021

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Paper Daffodils

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Paper Daffodils are lovely to make during the Spring and they are straight forward to make. You could use them as a gift for Mother’s Day, Birthdays or St David’s Day or you could add them to a card for any celebration. What do I need to make a Paper Daffodil? Yellow card Lolly sticks Green pens or green paintYellow or white cup cake casesA Glue Stick Sticky TapeScissorsPencil Rubber How do I make a Paper Daffodil? Prepare your lolly stick by colouring it in green - either by colouring it with a pen or by painting it green. Let the lolly stick…

Feb

2021

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Flower Sun Catchers

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Flower Sun Catchers are so effective when up on the window with sun shining through them. I found that making a number of hearts, which are different sizes look really effective once up on the window. A great way to decorate a window for a special occasion. What do I need to make a Flower Sun Catcher? Black cardBright coloured tissue paperPVA glueScissors How do I make the Flower Sun Catchers? Draw a flower shape outline onto the black card – you want to draw the flower in ‘bubble writing’ so it creates a thick border to the flower when…

Feb

2021

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Toddler Park at South Hill Park

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The grounds at South Hill Park in Bracknell are lovely place to explore for a walk. There is a nature trail, open green space and two lakes to discover. There is also a lovely toddler park at South Hill Park. What is there at the park? The Toddler Park is next to the stunning South Hill Park building and overlooks the wonderful grass lawn. The park area is fenced off with a couple of picnic benches just next to it. There are also a couple of benches inside the park. The toddler park at South Hill Park has a sand…

Feb

2021

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6 Simple Photography Activities for Kids

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Thank you to Anna Kennedy Photography for sharing her '6 Simple Photography Activities for Kids' through her downloadable book on the Berkshire Mummies blog. We are in a time when we need to keep our kids busy and active, especially during lockdown. So why not go and grab your camera! Let Anna help you inspire your little ones to fall in love with photography, with these 6 photography activities for kids. Photography is a brilliant way to engage children in technology, computing and the environment. The visual and physical skills needed to take their first snaps are perfect to help…

Feb

2021

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Ideas for Lockdown Half Term in Berkshire

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Here are a several 'Ideas for Lockdown Half Term in Berkshire' which includes a Virtual What's on Guide as well as ideas to do at home or outdoors during your daily exercise. If you find this guide useful make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook as plenty more useful information is shared through these channels. *Please note I have worked with Norden Farm in a gifted capacity before. Virtual What’s On Guide Brighter is a community art project is organised by The Lexicon, Bracknell and runs from 1st February 2021…