The summer is a great season to climb Up at The O2 to admire London from a different view point. The unusual landscape of Canary Wharf and the South East of the capital is constantly evolving and every time I do the climb (it’s my 3rd) I see new buildings and new attractions. The climb involves mild physical activity, it’s fun to do with friends and when you reach the top, you are rewarded…
For a weekend of sharing green fields and joy with the family, there’s the Buddhafield Weekender 9th-11th July. With an awesome kids’ area, good food and plenty to do for you and the little people, you can relax knowing that everyone will have a great time. Re-centre yourself with meditation, bodywork or massage in our Healing Fields. All in a conscious, happy environment where children are…
Travel is essential for the mind, body and soul particularly now that we have been in isolation for such a long time. Nevertheless, travel also comes with many responsibilities, and a big one is protecting your home and belongings while you are away. Whether it is a two-week trip, a month or a much longer travel plan, there are plenty of arrangements you will need to make back home to ensure for a…
Throughout the pandemic we have appreciated the importance of the arts on our wellbeing. What would have happened to us during lockdown without artistic entertainment – Netflix, music, creative activities. Personally, I have felt that I should treat my home like a temple so I have surrounded myself with artwork. Let’s face it! Art enriches our lives and boosts our wellbeing. A simple…
This Summer, you might be looking for fun things to do with your children. But what if these activities could play a key role in their development too? In this article, I share my tips for planning more sensory play.
As a parent, you’ve probably heard a lot about sensory play. The idea behind it is that activities which encourage children to use more of their senses, including touch, may be…
As part of the process to find our place in the post pandemic world and heal from reintegration anxiety, there are things for families to do together as the UK lockdown eases. Here are great tips by Laura House, parent, early years expert and Education Lead at tiney.
Embrace change as a natural part of life
Over the last year we’ve all experienced extreme change. Our routines have been…
This week Britain’s biggest family, The Radfords, were invited to Alton Towers Resort to test out the rides and hotel rooms ahead of a post lockdown half term for the theme park.
Escaping their home after months of being cooped up indoors for the ultimate family staycation, Sue and Noel Radford along with 15 of their 22-strong brood packed up 5 suitcases, 2 pushchairs, and loaded a 17-person…
The Cartoon Museum in London’s Fitzrovia has just re-opened with the exhibition V for Vendetta: Behind the Mask examining the cultural impact of the cult comic from seminal graphic novel to hit film. The exhibition is open until 31 October 2021.
I enjoyed exploring props and original sketches of V for Vendetta, one of the most ground-breaking series of comics ever…
Kew Gardens’ summer programme asks ‘What do plants really mean to you?’ and ‘Can you see beyond the green?’ to help us embrace the wonderfully weird world of plant biodiversity through newly commissioned interactive art installations using music, sound and colour. Large-scale, immersive ‘plantscapes’ spread out across Kew Gardens celebrate British biodiversity and warn of its…
The last year has been difficult for everyone and the gym and fitness industry has been one of the hardest hit. Even the most seasoned athletes have struggled to find the motivation to train on their own, in cold, dark lockdown 3.0. Gyms are not just for working out in, they are a community, a hub, a place where you can shut yourself off from the outside world for a few hours to take some time to…