As we move into Autumn,I’ve moved to a monthly roundup of my favourite things to do in Essex this September.  With the weather traditionally holding out for another month or so, there is still a great range of outdoor family events on offer.  You may not need those boots, scarf and hats yet (I hope!). As I’ve moved away from … Read More

Well, it’s that time of the week where I round up my favourites from the huge range of things to do in Essex this weekend.  With the weather traditionally holding out for another month or so, there is still a great range of outdoor family events on offer. I’m personally not quite ready to let summer fade into the distance. … Read More

Well, it’s that time of the week where I round up my favourites from the huge range of things to do in Essex this weekend.  It’s a bumper bank holiday edition! I can’t quite believe its the end of August already! Having booked nearly a year ago, I’m spending this weekend at Thunder in the Glens in Aviemore in Scotland. … Read More

Well, it’s that time of the week where I round up my favourites from the huge range of things to do in Essex this weekend. I’m a tad excited about the weekend myself. Nothing new there I hear you say!   Though I promise it’s a little bit more special than my normal excitement levels. I’m actually going to be … Read More

Well, it’s that time of the week where I round up my favourites from the huge range of things to do in Essex this weekend. I’m personally looking forward to a weekend of spontaneity.  For once, I have managed to get through a big to-do list which leaves this weekend free for fun. I’m starting that tonight with a huge … Read More

Wow – they are finally here.  Yep school holidays have arrived and whilst commuters sigh relief and look forward to quieter roads and trains whilst on route to work, families across the country will be frantically working out how to occupy those little ones.   Keeping the kids entertained during the summer holidays is a full -time job and I … Read More

Whilst there are lots of things to do in Essex this weekend, I can’t spend Sunday afternoon any other way but glued to my TV cheering on Andy Murray at Wimbledon.  Even though I clearly have some bias towards Andy, as a Scot, there is something so memorising about watching tennis and the skill that the players bring to the … Read More

Wow!!! Where did June go? I thought summer arrived a few weeks ago but having spent a lot of time in wellies walking Millie this week, I’m starting to doubt it will come back.  Fingers crossed that the sun will be making a little appearance soon to help you enjoy my list of things to do in Essex this weekend. … Read More

If you’ve been following the news this week, you may have noticed that there is a big vote going on. Yes, its’ true, the rumours are correct – Towergate has announced their Top 10 Beach Hut of the Year Finalists and voting is open! Ok, ok, I do jest a little.  There has also been that little small matter of … Read More