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I have to say Hatters Pumpkin Patch is fast becoming one of our favourite local farms to visit with the children and here's why. Hatters Farm is a family-run pumpkin patch producing thousands of pumpkin squash each year. Having farmed near the village of Takeley for...

Livewire Rock Academy - The School Of Rock for 6 and up Livewire Rock Academy is a Herts and Essex-based rock school with outlets in Saffron Walden, Great Dunmow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Established 14 years ago by Uncle Funk front-man Simon Baker, the schools...

Helen Aldridge has joined the Little Monsters Team. Her reputation as an award winning class leader is exceptional, and many of you will recognise her from her classes in and around Essex over the past ten years. Helen studied Early Childhood Development and is a...

Youth today spend more and more of their time living sedentary lives staring at a screen. This despite studies, suggesting that young people should spend at least half an hour each day being active. Boxing can be an excellent way for your kids to stay active and give...

Thaxted Rangers. The Home of Fair Play. A couple of weeks ago, I was having a conversation with one of our coaches. She relayed to me a discussion she’d had with a new parent, who had told her that our inclusivity and ethos were the defining factors in her choosing...

What are the Pelvic Floor Muscles? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a supportive ‘hammock’ within the pelvis stretching from your pubic bone at the front of your body, to the base of your spine at the back. Why are the Pelvic Floor Muscles so...

Parents, of course, intend to protect their children from harm. But when it comes to food, health, weight and body image, fostering an uncomplicated, positive outlook can be a giant challenge. Especially the parent's own relationship with these topics are impacting...

No Fuss - Chocolate Scotch Egg! The recipe: 1 Large Chocolate Brownie (already made) 5 Cabury’s Cream egg or choose Caramel or Oreo Eggs 200g Sprinkles of your choice. This is a chocolate lovers dream and its fun for the children to try. Each Scotch Egg Crème Egg...

No fault to find? An end to the blame game for separating families As of this coming April, divorce law will change for the first time since 1973 with the introduction of the no-fault divorce system. As things currently stand, there is a need to demonstrate that a...

With Mother's Day just around the corner why not book something a little different like your own personal chef! With over 25 years experience working in some of the UK’s top kitchens, and cooking for A-list celebrities, the Gourmet Geezer is now bringing restaurant...