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Farm Shops and Farmers’ Markets in Berkshire

19Apr

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Farm Shops and Farmers’ Markets in Berkshire

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. This post has been updated to show which Farm Shops and Farmers' Markets are open during the Covid-19 pandemic, the information was correct to the best of my knowledge on 19th April 2020. However, please check with the Farm Shops and Farmers' Markets to see how you can shop with the individual Farm Shops and Farmers' Markets. Farm Shops Cobbs Farm Shop and Kitchen, Hungergord. Bath Road, Hungerford, RG17 0SP. There is also the Cobbs Play Barn at this site. (FARM SHOP OPEN PLUS CLICK AND COLLECT, Cafe and Playbarn are closed). Cobbs Farm Shop and Kit

May 2020 Half Term – Virtual What’s on Guide

23May

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May 2020 Half Term – Virtual What’s on Guide

Disclosure: I have worked before in a paid and / or gifted capacity with the businesses below marked with a * Back at the beginning of 2020 I didn't realise that the popular Berkshire Mummies What's on Guide's would become 'virtual guides' but here is the May 2020 Half Term - Virtual What's on Guide which will hopefully be a helping hand throughout the half term, virtually from your home. I have aimed for this blog post to support local Berkshire Businesses. Virtual Events *Concertini, Online Concert with Matt Bond. If you think 'Jungle Book meets The Beatles and you'll be in the right place'. 23rd May 2020, 4pm over on the Concertini Facebook page. Donations for the artist welcome, see Concertini's page for more information. The Brass Funkeys, Concertini Concert which Berk...

21May

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Recipes, At Home

Rainbow Frozen Chocolate Bananas

Bananas are one of our families favourite foods, everyone loves them and I don’t like to admit how many we eat throughout a week! However, we recently discovered frozen chocolate bananas and can’t get enough of those either, so I thought I would share our recipe for Rainbow Frozen Chocolate Bananas. What will you need to make the Rainbow Frozen Chocolate Bananas? 4 x Ripe Bananas 100g x Chocolate - we use milk chocolate but dark chocolate would also work Rainbow coloured spinkles and / or 50g x chopped nut (we have previously used flaked almonds which worked well) 8 x reusable plastic coloured forks How to make the Rainbow Frozen Chocolate Bananas? Layout a sheet of tin foil on your work surface. Peel each banana and cut them in half, width ways. Push a fork into

30 things to do in the garden during lockdown

12May

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30 things to do in the garden during lockdown

During lockdown we have been spending a lot of time playing in the garden and have come up with '30 things to do in the garden during lockdown'. We have been so lucky with the weather and I am really hoping it continues, I also feel extremely spoilt and lucky to have a garden for my family to play in, as I appreciate not everyone has this opportunity. Below are 30 things to do in the garden during lockdown, which will hopefully give you a bit of inspiration for those days when you are maybe struggling to find some creativity or quick activity. Get Active Play Ball Games - football, basketball, netball, tennis, catch, swing ball, boules Hopscotch Host an Olympic games Set up an obstacle course Water Fun Have a water fight Go in the paddling pool Ga...

30 Rainy Day Activities you can do at Home

7May

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30 Rainy Day Activities you can do at Home

When it rains we find ourselves indoors a lot more. In our house, the garden is our extra room and when the rain comes we spend less time outdoors. However, there is plenty you can do inside the house to keep the family entertained. Below are 30 Rainy Day Activities you can do at Home which hopefully you will find useful. For more ideas why not take a look at our 30 fun things to do with your kids during lockdown blog post? Indoor Activities Write a letter to a friend or family member Bake cakes Get creative with Play-Doh Build a bridge or tower with bricks Make a den Have an indoor picnic Set up a tuff spot activity / small world activity Play hide and seek Do an indoor scavenger hunt Read a book Listen to a podcast Watch a film Complete...

6May

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Recipes, At Home

Overnight Oats and Fruit Recipe

Do you like something that is quick and simple to make for breakfast? Would you like to prepare your breakfast the night before? If so, why not give this Overnight Oats and Fruit Recipe a go. I tend to prepare the Overnight Oats and Fruit Recipe whilst making tea, it literally takes 5 minutes, so doesn't feel like too much extra work and produces a delicious hassle free breakfast the following day. This recipe is suitable for one adult but quantities could be increased to feed more people. What do I need to make the recipe? A jar with lid 3 heaped tablespoons of porridge oats A handful of chopped fruit of your choice (pictured: 2 chopped strawberries and a kiwi), 2 tablespoons of natural or Greek yoghurt A squirt of maple syrup or teaspoon of honey. (Honey is no...

4May

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Training & Business Support

Berkshire Mummies Marketing & Training

Shona, Founder of Berkshire Mummies is an experienced marketer with an 18+ year marketing career. Having studied Business, Marketing and Management at University followed by a marketing career which started with a solid grounding in the principles of marketing as a Marketing Graduate at a Global FMCG company. Following this Shona has spent the rest of her Marketing and Business career working with a number of Small Businesses throughout the UK, in a number of different industry sectors, in a Marketing and Business Development capacity. In 2017 Shona founded Berkshire Mummies so she could use her marketing knowledge and skill, support other parents and small businesses whilst being there to look after her family. Shona runs a series of Marketing Training Courses, including ...

4May

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Berkshire Mummies Network

Are you a Berkshire Mummy who is a budding entrepreneur, juggling running a Small Business alongside raising a family. Why not join the Berkshire Mummies Network where fellow parents are sharing their advice and experiences. It’s a great way to support one another.

3May

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Homemade VE Day 2020 Decoration Ideas

On Friday 8th May 2020 we will be marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Despite us being in lockdown due to the global pandemic, Covid-19 we will still be celebrating Victory in Europe Day and remembering all those who sacrificed their lives for us 75 years ago. We have been busy getting ready for the occasion and have crafted some Homemade VE Day 2020 Decoration Ideas. We will be marking this occasion in our household by having a Homemade Afternoon Tea which we will be sharing virtually with Grandparents. The plan is to decorate the front garden for the occasion, alongside other houses in our street. We have been busy making homemade decorations and below I have shared these ideas. During lockdown as a household we have aimed to buy little as we can online to do our bit to support ...

28Apr

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Making a Cress Head

We really enjoyed making our cress head, especially as after the initial activity, as we got to nurture the cress and watch it grow. It was great fun cutting off the cress when it was long enough and eating it in egg sandwiches. What do I need to make a cress head? A plastic pot the size of a small yoghurt pot A ball of cotton wool Some cress seeds A pen Water How do I make a cress head? Draw a face onto your plastic pot. Put some cotton wool in your plastic pot, so it’s three quarters full. Wet the cotton wool with water, you want it to be wet all the way through, but don’t want excess water. Sprinkle seeds on the cotton wool (we used a whole small packet for one plastic pot). Place your Cress Head on a sunny window sill and water regu

25Apr

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Recipes, At Home

Oatmeal Pancake Recipe

We LOVE Pancakes in our household and eat them pretty much every week, especially as a weekend treat. We generally go for a Canadian style pancake. Berries, bananas and maple syrup are normally my eldest preference of topping and I enjoy maple syrup and bacon. I have found that during the Covid-19 pandemic we ran out of white flour and maple syrup and needed to get innovative with our recipe, so created our Oatmeal Pancake Recipe. I though the texture was slightly more corse verses our white flour based recipe but they were still very tasty. Pancake Ingredients: 200g Porridge Oats (the oats were used to make Oatmeal) 2 Eggs 1/4 Pint Milk These pancakes were topped with a handful of frozen raspberries (I would have used fresh if we had them in) and a drizzle of golden syr...

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