To The Manor Born

"Younger than Springtime am I " is what I feel like singing glorious weather warms the heart,mind and soul and recharges us from the darkness of winter.

If you know me well enough by now you 'll know I am penchant to wandering about either in the countryside or around my village heart . This week has seen me wander 5 minutes from my place of work to a mystery manor it is on the side of a much older manor and is Victorian and was very grand in it's day. I am hoping when the owner finally answers the door to actually wander round the gardens but it is ramshackle now but there is a elegant beauty about the place.

The Veranda  of The Manor house 

Moss covered now but once was stunning I am sure, it is still beguiling.

This cottage is just called simply "The Cottage"

The lane I walk to work.

Bahlsen PiCK UP! Biscuit Giveaway The Ninja Edition !

Now Ninja cats can't eat biscuits let alone advertise them , Rollie is sulking over this some what as he thought he could be the only Ninja in the pet world! But he is gracious in his defeat and not advertising the biscuits but that Chihuahua better  look over his shoulder !

Now you'll have all have seen the hilarious Ninja Chihuahua advert ! I love the biscuits myself for elevenses or when I get home and want to relax , rest and unwind from a busy day at school. If I took these into the staff room I wouldn't get a look in as biscuits move quicker than the speed of light.

Bahlsen describe PiCK UP! as a mouth-watering slab of thick milk chocolate sandwiched between two crisp biscuits. They are individually wrapped, locking in the freshness and perfect for when you're on the go.

Well, you can find out by entering this Ninja Biscuit Giveaway here on  Ninjakillercat Bahlsen have case of PiCK UP biscuits to giveaway –a case contains 14 packets = 70 biscuits . Enter below by the Rafflecopter magic below before midnight next Monday (31 March) to be in with a chance of winning this great, delicious prize!

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Disclosure I am going to get some biscuits not 70 could be 14 i.e. a packet  . * not sharing *


Uk only I don't think they will post biscuits to Botswana sorry!

The Eleventh Hour

These are taken at the National Aboretum Memorial near Burton upon Trent where the various armed forces are remembered with a reverent silence .

I couldn't do as I normally would tweet or Instagram as I go .

Respect.

Is called.

For.

When you see name upon name reaching out to you.

Words upon wreaths .

"Remembered and not forgotten"

There is space upon the walls for names to be carved if only it would stop but it won't sadly , we need to honour those who serve in the name of peace.

I remember .

Will you .

Getting A Child To Write A Pleasure Not a Chore

Getting children to write should not be a battle after all they discover the world through play and if writing becomes a battle to them , then it can step up many battles for years to come. Children want to uncover the mysteries of the world we and and such we need to encourage them through active play . It doesn't have to cost money you can use what you have after all everyone has a teddy called Teddy.

My Teddy is called "Teddy"

Everyone loves a teddies bear picnic I don't know a child on earth that doesn't love the jolliness of a tea party . If you have a reluctant the presentation of a blank invite might spark a modicum of protest but if you gently build up to the actual writing of an invite then it will be less of a shock. This can start with the the planning of the sandwiches , which flavour jelly and then obviously a choice of outfit. So if you follow the simple steps below then it could help your child on the road to the start of a beautiful friendship with written word.


1. Build up to the event by describing what is going to happen .

2. Read books about teddy bear picnics.

3. Plan the menu.

4. Find some lined paper or any paper will do and draw a teddy bear shape onto the paper, you can ask the child to do this and then cut it out ( with supervision)


5. It doesn't matter where the child does this a desk is preferable but as I work in education any where a child can write is a bonus. My son has an expensive desk ; yet despite this I often find him doing his homework on the floor, I don't stop him as writing is a gift that needs to be expressed any where.

*Bansky* Graffiti is ok a he is an artist

When Teddy has his invite he is good to go * you are humming that Teddy Picnic song aren't you now ?

Britmums Sponsorship I need you ! please .

Britmums Sponsorship I have never asked before so here goes .


Why do I want  Britmums sponsorship?

Well it would help attend a fabulous event that Britmums is  bringing great brands and bloggers together  as it is over 2 days it can be quite expensive . The break down of my costs is so.

Ticket : £70
Hotel: £80 that is for 2 days as I can share.
Train fare : About £75
Tin of tuna £1.00 Well I have to look after the cat.

And no he isn't coming to Britmums.

I have been to Britmums before and it is out of this world !

What can I do for you?

Alas I can not wear a costume fun as that might be but what I can do is perhaps wear a nice outfit that perhaps comes form your company or a logo T-shirt etc . I like cats and I like most colours though custard yellow I may draw the line at , having said that I am wearing a minion T-shirt for Book week at school ( Custard yellow )



I can also write articles for you one before the event announcing you as my sponsor ,  one after the event and any possible review that you might need me to do in a hey look at this fabulous company and look what they do sort of way. I can also add an advert in my sidebar . I will also tweet about you before and during the Britmums live event.

 I am passionate about cooking , I love walking and photography , I am not keen on olives ( though if you are an olive company I can learn to love them )


What can't I do ?

I can't hand out samples and marketing merchandise how ever awesome glow in the dark beer mat s may be.

So if you want to contact me you can find my contact details here