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Get to know your own heart – Selby Residents’ Festival 2024

Fall in love with the Heart of Yorkshire and discover what is on your doorstep as the Selby Residents’ Festival returns for one weekend only on Saturday 20th and Sunday…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2024

LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2024 starts on Monday 4th March The campaign, led by New Family Social aims to bring together fostering and adoption agencies with LGBTQ+ people interested…

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Easter holiday fun is ‘lifesaver’ for families facing adversity

When eight-year-old Oliver Groom lost his father last year, it turned his world upside down. For Oliver’s mother, Becky Groom, despite being estranged from her ex-partner, it also brought new…

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William’s Den Easter Adventures 2024

Easter Adventures at William’s Den, runs 23rd March to 7th April 2024 Includes: William’s Easter Show is back by popular demand, with a brand new performance. Hunt for hidden surprises…

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Youth Dance Performance Project Selby

📣CALLING ALL KEEN DANCERS AGED 11+ We’re ‘Making Waves’ in North Yorkshire and we’re looking for movers and shakers to be a part of this exciting new initiative. Join local…

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Baby Band

LIVE MUSICIANS – Throughout your little one’s Baby Band journey we will provide them with a range of live musicians to listen to, play and sing along with, and ultimately…

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Easter at Stockeld Park 2024

23 March- 14 April 2024 Easter Entertainment for the whole family. If you want endless family fun and adventure with a little “EGGSTRA” magic, then come and join us at…

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NEW CLASS LAUNCH Rugby Tots

🏉🎉 Exciting News! 🎉🏉 Friday morning fun is coming to the Regen Centre in Riccall starting February 23rd…..with a FREE class. Time to kick-start your child’s sporting journey at the…

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Jack’s Mini Village Role Play Centre at Jack in the Box Beverley

Let your imagination run wild as you immerse yourself in a whole new world of make believe. Step into Jack’s Mini Village and you will immediately be transformed into Village…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Would you like to make a positive change to your life, and the lives of others?

When you foster with your local council, you really do help support local children and young people when they need it most! There are children and young people across North…

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Adventure Babies

Hello, I’m Morgan and I am really excited to bring Adventure Babies baby classes to Sherburn in Elmet, Garforth, Church Fenton, and York. Storytelling is such a magical way to…

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“Me Time” Tips for Mums and Dads

We all know how much we adore our children, but from time to time we all crave a little break, a rest, that little piece of me time, and there’s…

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Harrogate Indoor Funfair – February Half Term 2024

Harrogate Indoor Funfair is back for February Half Term! Harrogate Indoor Funfair returns to Yorkshire Event Centre from Saturday 10th February – Sunday 18th February. Suitable for children of all…

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MUMBLER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: William’s Den February Half Term Adventures 2024

SAVE 15% WHEN YOU USE CODE: STAGMUMBLER15 William’s Den February Half Term Adventures with Sublime Science Join us this February half-term for all-day adventure play – with added science fun…

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February Half Term Special

Our February Half Term What’s On Guide is now live. From great days out, local events, fun and free things to do at home, and more! VIEW NOW

Fostering North Yorkshire: Afghan refugees’ love of cricket helps to inspire their new lives

Two years ago, Fahim and Ajjaz were playing cricket for hours every day in the dusty backstreets and mountains of Afghanistan, fashioning a bat out of a tree branch and…

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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Places 1st and 3rd in The North for A Level Results

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE) in York are celebrating after QE College placed 2nd in The Sunday Times Parent Power 2023 national school league tables for A Level performance and 17th…

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MUMBLER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: Drama Kids York and North Yorkshire

‘It means the world to me to see how much she is enjoying Drama and blossoming through your work.’ Drama Kids and DK Youth Theatre classes nurture ALL children to…

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Queen Ethelburga’s Open Mornings 2024

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE) is a co-ed independent day and boarding school for ages 3 months to 19 years that is set within over 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire…

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Harrogate Ice Rink – Mumbler Exclusive Discount Code

The highly-anticipated Harrogate Ice Rink returns to Crescent Gardens for the second year in a row; running alongside the Harrogate Christmas Fayre from 1st December and remaining open until 7th…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Foster couple host dinner early to keep joy of Christmas alive

A foster couple from North Yorkshire have spoken of the bond with one of the children they cared for spanning more than 20 years which has culminated in them spending…

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Online training for early years staff

Online training for early years staff Get low-cost, high-quality online training for all staff in one place with The National College   Meet Ofsted expectations Our expert-led courses cover all…

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Mastering Maths

STARTING IN 2024 Hi, my name is Claire and I’m a qualified Primary School Teacher. I’m working with children to help them to become more confident with times tables in my…

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Holiday programme to spread feast of festive fun for families

Holiday programme to spread feast of festive fun for families A North Yorkshire mother has spoken of how her teenage son’s life has been turned around thanks to a holiday…

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Fostering Drop Ins and Events

January fostering stands and drop ins Foster carers don’t come in a one-size fits all. We appreciate your life experiences so we welcome carers from all walks of life. Why…

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Mother Shipton’s Magical Christmas Experience 2023

Step into a world of magic and wonder as you enter Mother Shipton’s Magical Christmas Experience. Get ready, for Santa is flying through the starry skies to meet you! 🎅🏽…

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5 reasons to vaccinate your under-5s against flu

Flu season is just around the corner, and now is the time to get protected. If you are a parent of eligible pre-schoolers, make sure that you book your child…

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North Yorkshire Council celebrates Children of Foster Carers Month

Many potential foster carers wonder about the effect fostering will have on their own families, so as part of Children of Foster Carers Month, North Yorkshire Council is highlighting the…

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SCS Sports Camps Ltd Ages 4-13

NOW AT BOSTON SPA ACADEMY Bookings live for February, Easter, May Half Term and Summer. BOOK NOW If you’re looking for active, educational camps for your children during school holidays,…

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Gift ideas for newborns and their parents

We all know that feeling, a newborn has arrived, but what should you buy them? Oh and then there’s mum and dad, don’t forget them, and the older siblings, don’t…

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Halloween Creepy Carnival at Mother Shipton’s 2023

Saturday 28th October to Sunday 5th November 2023 Explore abandoned circus tents as they whisper ghostly secrets from their forgotten past and meet a host of creepy characters who are…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Powerful message shared by councils to recruit foster carers

A powerful new film has been released to recruit more foster carers in the biggest collaboration of its kind nationally to show that anyone can potentially care for a child…

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FREE Water Safety pool session: Water Safety and Save A Life Partnership

Water Babies are the worlds leading baby swim school with babies, toddlers and children’s safety at the heart of what we do. To further our determination to keep babies and…

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Trick or Treating Ideas

It’s the spookiest time of the year – and the best excuse to eat sweets that was ever invented! Whether you’re planning to head out trick or treating or prefer…

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Magic Bethan Children’s Entertainment!

If you’re looking for children’s entertainment for birthdays or other events, Magic Bethan will help you! Each magic performance is tailored to your child and they will have the opportunity…

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Vacancies at Cub: The Modern Nursery, Wetherby

A unique opportunity to be part of our brand-new nursery in Wetherby! At Cub, we are passionate about early years and the delivery of exceptional care and education. Our first…

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Water Babies Swim School

Water Babies is the world’s leading Baby and Toddler swim school, swimming over 50,000 babies per week. We’ll teach you to teach your little one to swim, from lesson one…

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Back to school hints and tips

Back to school doesn’t have to be stressful Is your little one starting big school or do you have little ones going back to school to begin their new class?…

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Sing and Sign Baby Signing Coming To YO8 This Autumn!

Hello! My name is Anna and I run Sing and Sign Baby Signing classes which I’m delighted to be bringing to YO8 in September 2023! My own baby signing journey…

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Is your child up to date with vaccinations?

Measles cases are rising. Make sure you and your child are up to date with vaccinations. The number of young people catching measles is on the rise. Measles, mumps and…

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Introducing: Elevate Your Performance in GCSE English and Maths with Retake Opportunities! 

For those aspiring to pursue a higher education, take on an apprenticeship, or go down pathways like nursing/policing. Achieving a passing grade (a grade of 4/C) in their GCSEs or…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: £500 Golden Hello

New foster carers in North Yorkshire are being offered a £500 ‘Golden Hello’ payment when they are approved to help to provide a fresh start for young people. From now…

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Summer in York with Visit York

Looking for places to visit this Summer? Why not take a trip into York? Our sister site, York Mumbler, shares with us some of the best places to visit during…

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Dou Hypnobirthing

Hi! I’m Emily, an experienced Science teacher, a self-confessed birth addict and hypnobirthing teacher. I feel passionate that birth should be looked forward too and an experience that is looked…

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Visit the National Railway Museum for a day out like no other! 

Not only do we have icons of the railway and thousands of railway related objects, we also have Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery a special interactive experience for families and the…

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Camp Bestival Shropshire 2023 Last few tickets on sale!

Camp Bestival Shropshire 2023 Last few tickets on sale! Festival season is well & truly upon us for 2023 and it’s not too late to ensure that you’re there this…

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This Summer get inspired with The Week Junior – and get your first 6 issues FREE!

Plus get a free reading activity pack filled with fun things to do over the summer and a WHSmith 20% off voucher! Suitable for 8-14 years The Week Junior gets…

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Foster carer sets an amazing example for his commitment to the children in his care

A man who took in three siblings then sadly became widowed five years later is sharing his story and encouraging others to come forward and foster at a time when…

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The Benefits of Car Sun Blinds in Hot Weather: A Parent’s Perspective

HELPING YOU KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER WITH A MUMBLER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT…..  Sponsored blog for Car Shades When the summer sun blazes down, it’s important to keep our little ones protected…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Foster carers speak about their passion for helping children

Foster carers in North Yorkshire have shared emotional stories about the help they have provided to encourage more recruits amid a growing demand for the service. The number of children…

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Keeping Baby Cool In Warm Weather

Remember to keep your baby safe in the warmer weather. They can overheat quickly and do not have the ability to cool themselves down. The lullaby trust have some great…

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Easy Picnic Food Ideas for Kids

I don’t know about you but sometimes I fancy something a bit different for picnics. As a kid I remember squashed cheese and piccalilli sandwiches which perhaps have made me…

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Orchard Trees Day Nursery – Thorganby

Set in a gorgeous countryside location next to a farm, Orchard Trees provides your child with the opportunity to grow into the amazing individual that they are. We truly value…

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How do I choose the right childcare setting for my child?

What type of childcare is right for us? There are many different types of childcare setting, they all offer something slightly different, so it’s important to firstly decide what type…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Mothering Sunday and the mums who take on more

On Mothering Sunday this March, there will be a whole host of mums who are a role model to more than just their own children. The Fostering North Yorkshire team…

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Smiles and Miles Tutoring Group Sessions 2024

Smiles and Miles Tutoring currently provides one to one private tutoring to students of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to inspire students to become happy, confident and resilient…

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Join our team of home-based heroes at Fostering North Yorkshire

In the run up to Christmas, Fostering North Yorkshire were thrilled to see John Lewis and Partners shining a light on fostering in their highly anticipated Christmas ad for 2022….

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Fostering North Yorkshire: The Beginning

Our team are still loving this years #JohnLewis Christmas advert! We see first hand just what it means to the young people to go into a foster home and feel…

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Protect your child against flu this Winter

Flu can be a very nasty illness for children. Fever, stuffy nose, dry cough, sore throat, aching muscles and tiredness are just a few of the symptoms. For parents it…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Receive up to £840 per week as a specialist foster carer!

Choosing to foster we know is a huge commitment and often comes with many challenges that sit alongside immeasurable emotional rewards. At Fostering North Yorkshire we are looking for incredible…

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Christmas at the Web Adventure Park 2022

For unforgettable festive memories, enjoy a magical Christmas Experience at the Web! Here at the Web Adventure Park, we have something for everyone this Christmas. Christmas Festival Spend a full…

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Have you heard of short breaks foster caring?

At Fostering North Yorkshire, we offer pre planned short break support for children and young people who have a range of additional needs. These take place in the homes of…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Can I foster if I don’t have children of my own?

Lots of people ask us this question – so let’s just go ahead and dispel another of those fostering myths! Many of our foster carers have raised their own family…

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Fostering North Yorkshire need more local foster carers

Fostering North Yorkshire needs more local foster carers, so that children don’t have to move to a foster family a long way from home and school, or be apart from…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Hub Community Family Foster Carers

As part of our No Wrong Door project we are looking to recruit new Hub Community Family Foster Carers to our team. The role would require someone who is available…

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Recognising The Symptoms of A Twisted Testicle (Testicular Torsion) In Your Child

Sponsored Blog from Ison Harrison What Is Testicular Torsion? A twisted testicle, more accurately described as testicular torsion is a painful experience but the effects can be long lasting if…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Everything is Possible

That’s why every day matters in the lives of our foster carers – because their support, patience, kindness and resilience means that nothing is impossible for the children they share…

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My skin cancer experience and why it’s so important to look after your skin and stay safe in the sun!

Before I handover to our super blog writer, I wanted to take a moment to share my own personal experience…… I was diagnosed with skin cancer, aged 21, having just…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: No Wrong Door

Here at No Wrong Door our high needs supported lodgings hosts do an amazing job – providing welcoming, caring homes for local young people and helping to turn young lives…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Autism

Many children in our care have a diagnosis of autism – so we need to recruit more foster carers with an understanding of additional needs. You might have gained some…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Tanya and Dave

Tanya and Dave’s fostering story Tanya and Dave have been fostering now for just over 2 years. They do not have any children of their own, though Tanya enjoyed much…

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Be kind to others, be kind to yourself

Today we talk about why loving yourself is so important….. Firstly, we’ll start by saying there is no perfect parent. We’ve all been there, we’ve looked at the Facebook posts…

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Beat the New Year Blues – Our Top 10 Guide to fun and family friendly things to do in and around the Selby District

There are so many things to see and do in the Selby District with kids, our family-friendly New Year Guide will help you make the most of your time in…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Planning a new direction?

Been planning a new direction for 2022? Still pondering those new year’s resolutions? Maybe you have thought about fostering but still wondering if it is the right move for you……

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I have left my partner, what do we do now? 

Making the decision to end your relationship and leave your partner can feel like a sense of relief for some but for many it also leaves you with a lot…

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A year of endless opportunities

10 wonderful reasons why we are so grateful to the amazing team at the Pauline Quirke Academy – York (1) Building Confidence – Our Mini Mumbler joined PQA last October…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Teenagers

Christmas and New Year can be magical times… But for some young people – like Chloe – the cold and dark evenings mean its not great to be hanging out…

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Children’s Christmas TV & Film Guide 2023 COMING SOON

Whilst there’s quite a lot going on over the Christmas period for families in Selby, Tadcaster, Goole and surrounding, sometimes it’s nice to just put your feet up, toast them…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Room for one more?

Could you open your home and your heart to a vulnerable child or young person? Perhaps one not fortunate enough to have had a safe, loving home life, and who…

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NEW – Yorks Smallest Attraction complete with magic potions!

We’ve been along to the Potions’ Cauldron this evening to try out the BRAND NEW Potion Experience – and an experience it was… Outside the Magical Shambles Shop The smallest…

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Top 10 Things To Do As A Family In The Selby District This Half Term

There are so many things to see and do in the Selby District with kids, our family-friendly Half Term Guide will help you make the most of your time in…

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Christmas 2021 at Mother Shipton’s

Santa is flying here to see you! Let the twinkling lights draw you into the wonder of Mother Shipton’s magical, memory-making Christmas experience. Wander through the gorgeous winter woodland to…

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Find out why Deighton Lodge was the perfect mum retreat day

We were recently invited along to the beautiful Deighton Lodge (on the A19 between Selby and York) for a Wellness Day.   We had no idea what to expect, but…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Fostering Siblings

Fostering Siblings is an amazing way of keeping brothers and sisters together. When brothers and sisters come into foster care, it can be a very difficult time, especially if they…

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Power it to The Railway Museum This Summer

Advertising Feature from National The Railway Museum Ignite your family’s curiosity this summer at National Railway Museum with exciting demonstrations and hands-on activities located among engineering marvels that changed the…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Being a teenager. It was a breeze, right?

Well, most likely not, but you got through it… now imagine if you had to do it all again without support or stability, no proper boundaries, and no one to…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Annette and John

Annette and John first started their fostering journey after Annette, who is a filmmaker, began working with young people in her projects. Both Annette and John had experience of working…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Could you help to change a life?

Fostering North Yorkshire’s new dvd is titled Change a Life. The dvd was filmed and produced during the pandemic, and charts the emotional journey of a young person in care and…

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Things to do with kids when you’re shattered

Guest Blog from Sally – Harrogate Mumbler. There’s nothing harder than looking after kids when you’re tired or poorly. Much as we love them, they’re not the most sympathetic of…

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We’re saying YES more: Mental Health Awareness Week and how it’s inspired us to make changes

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May, on the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. This week it’s Mental Health Awareness…

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Back in person and happier than ever – Our Mini Mumbler’s PQA journey

For months and months the incredible team at PQA York provided hours of virtual teaching to their many students. We’d expected the usual 3 hour session to be reduced, there…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Sam and Olly

Sam and his little brother Olly need someone like you to keep them safe. Its a fact – fostering changes lives – for the better. There are children right now…

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Change your future today with Selby College

The opportunities from Selby College to retrain, enjoy lifelong learning and develop new skills are endless. So many of us sit there and think ‘maybe one day’, why not take…

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Gardening With Your Mini Mumblers

Whilst I am not a brilliant gardener, my son seems to love it. He loves nothing more than digging and planting, watching things grow. We created a little vegetable patch…

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Making difficult conversations easy with PANTS 

Making difficult conversations easy with PANTS  As parents we want to do everything we can to help keep our children safe, but at the NSPCC we understand that starting conversations…

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Latest Covid 19 rules and guidance

The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’ setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. This explains how the restrictions included in this guidance…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Could you turn your spare room into a bedroom?

Do you have the time and availability to care for, support and inspire a child? We continue to recruit new foster carers across the county during the pandemic, especially for…

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Housing – creating high quality places to live

Selby district is one of the fastest growing areas of North Yorkshire. This means that there’s a shortage of housing – something that’s happening all around the country too. Our…

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Before & Beyond Lockdown – Why PQA has been amazing for our Mini Mumbler

New term: September saw the start of the new academic year at PQA York for our Mini Mumbler and she just couldn’t wait to get back into the swing of things….

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We’re having a cosy Christmas Hygge Night

What on earth is Hygge we hear you ask? If you haven’t discovered it yet, it’s an absolute must! We first discovered it a year or so ago and just…

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Board Games by Age Group

If there’s ever a time board games have come into their own, its now! We’ve pulled together a few of the most popular board games by age and listed them…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: Suzanne and Chris’s fostering story

Suzanne and Chris had thought of fostering for some years but somehow never quite got round to it… Suzanne explains ‘We didn’t have our own family, and my mum had…

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Private baby scans in York

Advertising Feature from Yorkshire Baby Scan Yorkshire Baby Scan is a team of experienced health care professionals that provide antenatal ultrasound scans and tests for your peace of mind throughout…

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Bonfire Night and Fireworks Ideas 2023

Family Friendly Ideas and things to do with the kids to celebrate Bonfire Night 2023  Don’t forget to check out our Trick or Treat Ideas Blog too. Firework inspired food Why not…

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Are you an empty nester?

If you’re an empty nester – could it be your time to foster Have you been thinking about fostering and are now ready to take that next step… or maybe…

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Recycle Week with BeeEco Friendly Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps

Here at STAG, we were recently sent some of these super new food wraps to sample. We had no idea what to expect. We’ve always hated using cling film and…

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Spilman’s Farm Pumpkin Festival – TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Sponsored blog post from Spilmans Farming Grab your tickets early to the Spilman’s family farm Pumpkin Festival before they sell out! This Halloween, visit this authentic farm just north of…

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How to prepare your child for school

This is a topic that is very close to my heart for two reasons: 1) My eldest daughter started school last year and is about to go into year 1…

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Fostering North Yorkshire – Mythbusters

You have to have a big house to foster It is important for children and young people coming into the care system to have a space to call their own,…

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Top 10 ways to keep kids entertained in the car

Car journeys and children – let’s just say they rarely make the best travelling companions… To avoid the cries of “are we there yet?” or fighting siblings in the back…

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10 Outdoor Activities for Kids

With the weather looking good, there’s no better time to getting outside with the kids and enjoying some outdoor play and we’ve got 10 great ideas for you to keep…

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The Selby Treasures Exhibition is now virtual and available to view online

The Selby Treasures Exhibition is now virtual and available to view online. Explore the special collection of personal memories and historic objects from Selby people and learn about Selby artefacts…

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Did you know how you wash and dry your hair effects its condition?

With special thanks to Sarah at Cabello Hair, Goole, for taking the time to share these great tips with our readers. Your favourite jumper comes with a care label and…

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10 ideas to make your family walks extra fun

Spring can be such a lovely time to get out as a family and enjoy the great outdoors. We’ve come up with 10 ideas to help make getting some much needed…

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Could you be one of our foster carers?

Could you be one of our foster carers, doing amazing work every day, with children who are unable to live with their own families?  Some of them may have suffered…

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Foster Care Fortnight – Fostering Network 

During Foster Care Fortnight 2020, we want to say a huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our foster carers who do such a great job for our North…

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Kids Party Game Ideas during Lockdown

If your child’s birthday party plans have had to be cancelled, fear not – we’ve got you covered.  We have a fab blog on how to celebrate Birthday’s on Lockdown. …

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COVID 19: 10 Ideas of Easy Games you can Play Virtually with Family & Friends

As we move into another week of lockdown, we have found the children starting to lose interest in family zoom calls so we have been looking at ways to keep…

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Ways to Celebrate VE Day at home with the family during Lockdown

VE Day dawns on Friday, May 8, which marks 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. The 75th anniversary of Victory in…

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How to help children practice their reading and writing during the lockdown

If your child doesn’t want to read at home you are definitely not alone. Ideas to make reading and writing fun for kids! Write a journal: Encourage your kid to…

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Could you offer a local foster home to a child or young person who needs one?

Right now we are recruiting foster carers across the county – in particular those who can offer homes to older children and sibling groups During this difficult time we are…

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How to do your grocery shopping during COVID-19

Stress-free and safe grocery shopping during the pandemic COVID-19 has changed the shopping habits of many UK families, at least for the immediate future. It’s almost impossible to shop online…

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Meet Chloe – could fostering be for you?

For some people, like Chloe, with the nights still cold, its not great to be hanging out on your own, whether in town or in the park, if you just…

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Managing your child’s anxiety over Coronavirus

Mellownest is run by Claire and Nneka,  mums who are also mental health professionals and educational psychologists.  In their guest blog, they discuss how we can support and manage our…

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Afternoon Tea at Home?

Why not create your own Afternoon Tea at home and then get yourselves dressed up (or just dressed) to enjoy the fun. You could set the table beautifully, make some…

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Keeping Toddlers Busy At Home

20 Activities to keep active toddlers occupied and busy at home Keeping up with our little bundles of energy can be a struggle so we thought it’d be helpful to…

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As if there wasn’t enough to think about, the clocks go forward this weekend!

In the midst of the Corona-crisis, you could certainly be forgiven for having forgotten that the clocks change soon! That’s right…at 1am on Sunday 29 March, the time springs forward…

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Sign up for Diddi Dance Online Class NOW

In these unprecedented time with schools/nurseries closing diddi dance York has moved online to steam LIVE daily classes! * LIVE Classes to your Living Room everyday….plus catch up at anytime…

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How to keep calm in a crisis: (i.e. when you’re 40 weeks pregnant and there’s a national Coronavirus emergency going on)

Have you, like me, been watching the news or at least catching the headlines every day? Scrolling through your social media timeline seeing post after post of empty supermarket shelves?…

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101 Things To Do With Kids Indoors (and your own garden)

If you’ve decided to spend more time at home this week, or you’re trying to juggle the school holidays and work – then this blog is for you! Fun and…

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FREE online education resources

For any parents worrying about how to support children’s learning while at home, this list was put together by the home ed community. FOR ALL AGES BBC Learning – This…

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20 family meals from tins and frozen ingredients

Having everyone at home over the holidays can mean a lot more cooking and planning what everyone will eat. We thought it’d be useful to have a few quick and…

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East Riding Leisure Goole – More than just a gym

Swim, Gym, classes and more! In addition to the pool and flume, 70 station gym, dedicated spin studio and Sports Hall, the site now boasts a new Group X Exercise…

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Dive deep into the depths of Junction’s TakeOver Festival

Local Primary school pupils are taking over Junction for 2 weeks this March. Year 6 children at Parkside Primary School have been working with Junction for the past six months…

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Christmas was unbearable, is now the right time to get a divorce?

If the festive season has confirmed to you that you aren’t happy in your relationship and you want to separate, what are your options? Christmas can be a hugely difficult…

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Can’t Nap, Won’t Nap

If you have ever been Googling, “Why won’t my child sleep?” at 3am – and let’s face it, we’ve all been there at some point – you will no doubt…

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Hospital Bag Essentials

We know only too well, how hard it can be knowing what on earth to pack in those hospital bags, so we’ve been out and about talking to lots of…

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STAG Mumbler Reviews ‘My Baby Can Dance’

We have loved Sam and her fabulous classes since we first met her last year. She has more energy than both of us put together and brings so much fun…

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How to Nail a Bedtime Routine

How to Nail a Bedtime Routine A consistent and positive bedtime routine can be one of the most valuable tools in your parenting kit. Contrary to a number of claims…

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Our guide to the best Christmas phone apps

Technology plays such a big part in our daily lives these days – and Christmas time is no exception. So whether you’re looking for a bit of festive fun, or…

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Anti-bullying advice from East Riding Council

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering advice and support to parents who may feel their child is affected by bullying. Bullying can have a negative impact on a young…

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BRAKE: Road Safety Basics with Beep! Beep! Day and Timmy Time

STAG Mumbler supports BRAKE Road Safety Charity in their mission to educate children and save lives! Road safety is a great subject to engage children with. It’s a subject even…

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Falling Back Without a Bump: How to help your little one sail through the Autumn clock-change

For lots of people, the Autumn clock-change is a thing of wonder – a whole extra hour in bed without having to sacrifice anything else in return…bliss! For parents, however,…

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Introducing Sounds Right Phonics Classes

New preschool and toddler phonics classes! FREE TASTER SESSIONS AVAILABLE Are you keen to give your child a good foundation in early literacy, a head-start before school or do you…

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WOW WOW Water Babies!

Today we had the opportunity to watch a Water Babies class and we wanted to share with you all, why we think they’ve got the “wow factor”. From the moment…

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Summer Sleep Blog

The glimpse of summer that accompanied the Easter weekend may have brought sleep disruption for some families. Many adults struggle to sleep when the mercury soars so it’s hardly surprising…

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How do I stop my child waking at 5am?

Oh, if I had a pound for every time I’ve been asked this question! The number of families regularly rising at 5-something, and even earlier in some cases, is really…

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Mumbler Reviews Water Babies Swimming Lessons

SJ Barker (mum of two) runs our our sister site, Ryedale Mumbler has been taking her children swimming with Water Babies for many years and this summer as her youngest…

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How often will I see my children if we separate? What are the rules on “contact”?

Questions often asked by clients going through separation. The short answer is there are no “rules” in terms of defining a child arrangement contact pattern as every family is different…

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How returning to work may affect your child’s sleep

Whatever the state of a little one’s sleep, mum’s return to work often has a noticeable impact. Many of those little sleep stars who have been sleeping through for months…

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Be aware of the signs and symptoms – A special feature by East Riding Council

With special thanks to East Riding Council for sharing this feature with us. After a successful launch of the year-long cancer awareness project to encourage people to talk more about…

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In need of some you time? Oulton Hall Spa is just the place!

Oulton Hall offer their top treatments to help you revitalise the mind and body this winter. Why not treat yourself to a luxury spa day from just £75 per person!…

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Relax Kids STAG Mumbler Review

Here at STAG we are always blown away by the variety of classes that are available for children in our area. On Friday we were invited to review ‘Relax Kids’…

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When Children Become Too Tired to Sleep

As unlikely as it sounds, one of the most common issues I see in my child sleep practice is children who are too tired to sleep well – whilst being…

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National Obesity Awareness Week – An East Riding Council Feature

People of all ages, young and old, are being urged to take a moment to consider their health and the simple steps they can take to improve it as part…

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Discover more at Tropical World this winter

Tropical World at Roundhay Park is one of the most loved family attractions in Leeds and is the perfect day out during these colder months. You can escape the cold…

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Do you know which bin to use for family waste?

The Waste & Recycling Team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council got in touch with Mumbler recently to ask if we could help raise awareness of a problem that we…

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How much does it cost to get a divorce?

A question which is asked frequently and one which depends to some extent on the complexity of the issues and more importantly the attitudes of the divorcing parties. When the…

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Why the the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts has transformed our Saturday afternoons

Back in September of last year, our Mini Mumbler joined PQA. You can read all about why she chose to go there and how she got on in her first…

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STAG Review Snow Play at Cast in Doncaster

Cast invited STAG along to review Snow Play and I jumped at the chance to go along, booking tickets for my family too so that we could make the occasion…

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Make sure you’re up to speed this Christmas!

Over 45,000 premises can now benefit from a superfast internet connection as part of Broadband East Riding, which is a partnership between East Riding of Yorkshire Council, UK Government and…

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What is “sleep-training” and does it mean leaving my child to cry?

As parenting topics go, few are as likely to prompt judgement, insults and mum-shaming as the thorny issue of sleep-training. When I see these exchanges, what always strikes me is…

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STAG reviews Parent and Child Pilates

I’ve come to the realisation that the only time I ever find time to do any exercise whatsoever is when I am asked to take part in a class to…

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Surviving Sleep Regressions in the First Year

Surviving Sleep Regressions in the First Year In my last post I discussed how a child’s sleep makes a permanent change around 4 months as they transition out of the…

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Our Mini Mumbler and her journey with PQA (Pauline Quirke Academy)

Giving her the choice As parents, we all have ideas about the things we might like our Mini Mumblers to do or what they might be good at: swimming, dancing,…

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The “Four-Month Sleep Regression”

Why it happens and why it isn’t a regression at all The term “sleep regression” is one that many parents are familiar with – although there is actually remarkably little…

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Why we loved Smiles & Miles Tutoring

Intrigued about personal tutoring and it’s benefits, we invited Smiles & Miles along to STAG HQ for our Mini Mumbler (MM) to do a review. Our MM is 5 and…

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STAG reviews Lion Fitness

Ouch! OOOOUUUCHHH! This week I was invited along to Lion Fitness in Selby to review a class. In the interests of our mumblers I offered to take part in two…

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Laying the Foundations for Great Sleep

Lauren Peacock, Sleep Specialist, makes her blogging debut for STAG Mumbler.   Easy and gentle strategies for optimising sleep with a newborn Whenever I talk to expectant parents, sleep is…

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Family Day at York Races

The Press Family Raceday is fun for all the family, with seven thoroughbred races, and a Charles Owen Pony race at the beginning of the card, as well as our…

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Random acts of kindness….sprinkle them everywhere like fairy dust

Today we popped into Dairyman’s Tearoom in Riccall to grab a sandwich (and what an amazing Club Sandwich it was) and something happened that got us thinking. Behind us sat…

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Why I Work With Children! – Smiles & Miles Tutoring

A blog by Sarah Oliver of Smiles and Miles Children inspire me in so many ways; their perspective on life, their interpretations of the world and watching them grow as…

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Top tips for a fun and hassle-free family day out in York

Advertising Feature from York Park & Ride Lucy Oates, a freelance journalist and mum based in East Yorkshire, shares her top tips for a fun and hassle-free family day out…

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Find out more about Bumpkins…

Set in the Beautiful Village of Buttercrambe 8 miles North East of York & a stone’s throw from the A64, in a converted barn you’ll find Bumpkins York. A haven…

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Parent and Baby Yoga at Tadcaster Leisure Centre

This week I was lucky enough to be invited along to review Tadcaster Leisure Centre’s new Parent and Baby Yoga class. The leisure centre are extremely keen for parents to have…

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Do you love candles as much as we do? – Our Review of PartyLite

Here at STAG Mumbler we absolutely love candles, they’re our little bit of luxury and so we were thrilled to be invited to review a range from the lovely Sarah…

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Christopher’s Caterpillars at Junction, Goole

We had a fantastic afternoon yesterday when we took the Mini Mumblers to see a play at Junction in Goole. This was our first experience of theatre at the venue…

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STAG Mumbler reviews Jamberry Nail Wraps

Ok Mumblers, I believe in full disclosure so here you go. When I was asked to review this product I had my reservations. Not because I didn’t believe in the…

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Book your smear test now!

I was so excited when the letter arrived- I recognised it immediately and ripped it open at once… “YES! 3 years have flown past and I’m just so thrilled that…

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