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Website of the Week: The Times Saturday Review!
Wahey! The Times thinks we’re a bit cool then?! Wow!
Wahey! The Times thinks we’re a bit cool then?! Wow!So I come back from a hard weekend trading at Wychwood festival only to discover that none other than The Times has chosen us for its website of the week in the Saturday Review. We’re there on the bottom left hand corner of page 30.
For those of you who didn’t get a copy, here’s the blurb:
Staying in – Games, Tech and DVDs
…
the website
www.festivalkidz.com
This site is a boon for parents planning to take their children to a music festival this summer. It has blog posts, tips, and a festival map that you can access to see which festival is right for you. There is also an online shop to pick up the essentials for festival tykes, such as a miniature rain coat or a bottle of fairy dust.
David Hayles
Glamping Getaways
Ooooh Squeeeeeeal!…
Ooooh Squeeeeeeal!…Yes, I admit it, I actually let out an audible squeak this morning as I opened up my review copy of this gorgeous new Cool Camping book, just published by Punk Publishing. I couldn’t help myself… it is so sumptuously divine.
In true Cool Camping style the book is full of the most beautiful inviting photography that makes you feel like you are right there, like I could touch and feel those beautiful fabrics… I thought could even smell the smoky canvas of those stunning yurts.
What surprises me most is Read more…
Best Campervan Awning… ever!
The Outwell Country Road
Last weekend I used my new awning for the first time – I LOVE IT!!!
I got it from Just Kampers a while back having searched for nearly a year for the perfect awning until I finally settled on the Outwell Country Road. Just Kampers were involved in the design of the Outwell range of awnings so you can rest assured they have been created by people who know a thing or two about campers.
The Vango Airbeam
Can camping get any easier than this?
Today someone asked me to look at the new range of Vango AirBeam tents for 2011. They have no poles! No, they’re not flimsy single-skin pop-up tents, those take a highly skilled knack and the strength of the British Army to fold back into their storage disc bags. These ones actually have inflatable poles!
I see the appeal… Read more…
The Camper Van Saga
Why??!!?!
Yup – that’s what I thought when I came back from a weekend away and found Steve had bought an old builder’s van that he hadn’t seen on eBay. I wish I kept the photo – it was nothing too pretty, just an ordinary VW T4 Transporter: Why???!!!
Best Waterproofs for Festivals
The Kozi Kidz range of waterproofs, thermals and fleeces come highly recommended because: Read more…
It’s official – Festivals are good for you!
Destination: Music – UK Music report 16 May 2011
I’m a big fan of music festivals. I think they’re great.
They support the Arts, they support children’s creative and social development… and now it seems they support our economy in a huge way too!
Today UK Music released the biggest report so far into the economics of the lowly music festival and put figures against the live music industry’s financial contribution. The results are quite staggering and make for very interesting reading if you’re into that sort of thing. You can view the full report here.
Feargal Sharkey, Chief Executive of UK Music said: “I am hugely excited by Read more…
Festival Time! in the Telegraph Magazine
Wahey!
We’re there on page 25!
Well that was a nice surprise to find ourselves in the Telegraph Magazine this morning. We knew we would get a mention as the ‘Children’s Notebook’ columnist, Daisy Bridgewater, had interviewed us about Festival Kidz. What we didn’t expect was a nice little ‘feature’ box all about the new website! For those of you that haven’t seen it, it goes like this:
festivalkidz.com If you have the stamina to consider taking young children to one of this summer’s family friendly festivals, this brand new website should be your first destination.
Founded by seasoned festival-goers Romany Greatrex and Louise Harris, it provides detailed information on everything from the big hill at the Big Chill to the state of the loos at Lollibop.
A map shows family-friendly festivals in your area, and an online shop sells essentials such as sunhats and baby carriers.
Festival Kidz stands at many of the festivals themselves offer a rental service for wagons, gps child-tracking devices and hip seats.
Thank you Daisy – we’re glad you like us! x
Larmer Tree: Kids Shows and Workshops 2011
If you’ve never been to Larmer Tree before then maybe it’s about time you tried it!
Children aged 0-10 will be endlessly amused by eleven acres of magical gardens to explore, a huge adventure playground and our Children’s Area on the Larmer Lawns, with shows, hands on activities and workshops to get stuck into from 2pm Thursday through to Sunday afternoon.
Read more…
Wychwood – through a festival trader’s eyes
By Zoe (mum and festival trader)
Taking your kid to a festival can be a brilliant experience for all, although there can be a few ups and downs.
Last year we took the experience a stage further, and took our 5 year old daughter to Wychwood Festival in Cheltenham – where we were to also be traders for the weekend.
We tried to prepare for any eventuality, weather etc. We asked her to pick some toys and things to keep her amused. Van and car loaded to the gunnels with stock, bedding, food and toys, we were ready to go.
Cutting to the chase, we drove down on a lovely sunny day, which got steadily warmer, and by the time we arrived, the sun was beating down, so we had to get the stall up quick to give us some shade. We were situated in a brilliant position, right next to the main stage. What we didnt think about were the drawbacks to our pitch.
Website of the Week: The Times Saturday Review!
Wahey! The Times thinks we’re a bit cool then?! Wow!
So I come back from a hard weekend trading at Wychwood festival only to discover that none other than The Times has chosen us for its website of the week in the Saturday Review. We’re there on the bottom left hand corner of page 30.
For those of you who didn’t get a copy, here’s the blurb:
Staying in – Games, Tech and DVDs
…
the website
www.festivalkidz.com
This site is a boon for parents planning to take their children to a music festival this summer. It has blog posts, tips, and a festival map that you can access to see which festival is right for you. There is also an online shop to pick up the essentials for festival tykes, such as a miniature rain coat or a bottle of fairy dust.
David Hayles
Best Campervan Awning… ever!
The Outwell Country Road
Last weekend I used my new awning for the first time – I LOVE IT!!!
I got it from Just Kampers a while back having searched for nearly a year for the perfect awning until I finally settled on the Outwell Country Road. Just Kampers were involved in the design of the Outwell range of awnings so you can rest assured they have been created by people who know a thing or two about campers.
The Camper Van Saga
Why??!!?!
Yup – that’s what I thought when I came back from a weekend away and found Steve had bought an old builder’s van that he hadn’t seen on eBay. I wish I kept the photo – it was nothing too pretty, just an ordinary VW T4 Transporter: Why???!!!
It’s official – Festivals are good for you!
Destination: Music – UK Music report 16 May 2011
I’m a big fan of music festivals. I think they’re great.
They support the Arts, they support children’s creative and social development… and now it seems they support our economy in a huge way too!
Today UK Music released the biggest report so far into the economics of the lowly music festival and put figures against the live music industry’s financial contribution. The results are quite staggering and make for very interesting reading if you’re into that sort of thing. You can view the full report here.
Feargal Sharkey, Chief Executive of UK Music said: “I am hugely excited by Read more…
Larmer Tree: Kids Shows and Workshops 2011
If you’ve never been to Larmer Tree before then maybe it’s about time you tried it!
Children aged 0-10 will be endlessly amused by eleven acres of magical gardens to explore, a huge adventure playground and our Children’s Area on the Larmer Lawns, with shows, hands on activities and workshops to get stuck into from 2pm Thursday through to Sunday afternoon.
Read more…
Glamping Getaways
Ooooh Squeeeeeeal!…
Yes, I admit it, I actually let out an audible squeak this morning as I opened up my review copy of this gorgeous new Cool Camping book, just published by Punk Publishing. I couldn’t help myself… it is so sumptuously divine.
In true Cool Camping style the book is full of the most beautiful inviting photography that makes you feel like you are right there, like I could touch and feel those beautiful fabrics… I thought could even smell the smoky canvas of those stunning yurts.
What surprises me most is Read more…
The Vango Airbeam
Can camping get any easier than this?
Today someone asked me to look at the new range of Vango AirBeam tents for 2011. They have no poles! No, they’re not flimsy single-skin pop-up tents, those take a highly skilled knack and the strength of the British Army to fold back into their storage disc bags. These ones actually have inflatable poles!
I see the appeal… Read more…
Best Waterproofs for Festivals
The Kozi Kidz range of waterproofs, thermals and fleeces come highly recommended because: Read more…
Festival Time! in the Telegraph Magazine
Wahey!
We’re there on page 25!
Well that was a nice surprise to find ourselves in the Telegraph Magazine this morning. We knew we would get a mention as the ‘Children’s Notebook’ columnist, Daisy Bridgewater, had interviewed us about Festival Kidz. What we didn’t expect was a nice little ‘feature’ box all about the new website! For those of you that haven’t seen it, it goes like this:
festivalkidz.com If you have the stamina to consider taking young children to one of this summer’s family friendly festivals, this brand new website should be your first destination.
Founded by seasoned festival-goers Romany Greatrex and Louise Harris, it provides detailed information on everything from the big hill at the Big Chill to the state of the loos at Lollibop.
A map shows family-friendly festivals in your area, and an online shop sells essentials such as sunhats and baby carriers.
Festival Kidz stands at many of the festivals themselves offer a rental service for wagons, gps child-tracking devices and hip seats.
Thank you Daisy – we’re glad you like us! x
Wychwood – through a festival trader’s eyes
By Zoe (mum and festival trader)
Taking your kid to a festival can be a brilliant experience for all, although there can be a few ups and downs.
Last year we took the experience a stage further, and took our 5 year old daughter to Wychwood Festival in Cheltenham – where we were to also be traders for the weekend.
We tried to prepare for any eventuality, weather etc. We asked her to pick some toys and things to keep her amused. Van and car loaded to the gunnels with stock, bedding, food and toys, we were ready to go.
Cutting to the chase, we drove down on a lovely sunny day, which got steadily warmer, and by the time we arrived, the sun was beating down, so we had to get the stall up quick to give us some shade. We were situated in a brilliant position, right next to the main stage. What we didnt think about were the drawbacks to our pitch.