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Adults Pay Kids Prices at Cineworld this Easter

Advertorial Blog by Cineworld Embrace your inner child and experience the magic of cinema with the whole family at Cineworld White Rose. Whether it’s your little one’s first cinema visit…

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Adorable Spring Arrivals at Temple Newsam Farm

Spring has arrived at Temple Newsam’s Home Farm and has brought adorable new arrivals, with more still to come. Don’t miss out on catching the little piglets, lambs and kids…

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Funstation Castleford Opens with New Refurbishment

Funstation Castleford welcomes visitors to experience its vibrant new refurbishment as it opens its doors to the public, promising an enhanced experience for visitors of all ages. PLUS this Easter…

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Thackray Museum of Medicine at Easter

Want to delve into the deep with more stories from the high seas? Thackray History LIVE interactive shows(for 7+). Our resident Thackray Boffins are going back in time to explore…

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Easter at Lotherton

Price: Included in admission (pre-booking recommended) Adult £9.50 online/£10.00 on the gate Junior (3 – 15 years) £4.75 online/£5.00 on the gate Live wild and free at Lotherton this Easter…

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Leeds Young Film Festival 2024

LYFF goes on tour, with screenings across the city and beyond including at Stockroom Cinema in Keighley and a new partnership with Eureka, the National Children’s Museum, offering you a…

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New Flex dance classes coming to Leeds!

Flex dance is celebrating 15 years in March and we have lots of new classes opening up across Leeds , York and Hull.  Our latest class to open in Leeds…

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Yorkshire Glamping Festival ‘Glampfest’ and Why it’s One of the Best Family Events to Attend in 2024

A popular North Yorkshire family festival held in fields near Scotton is returning and set to almost double in number after a roaring success last season.  The glamping festival has…

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Puddle Ducks Baby Swimming Tips – The Amazing Benefits of Baby Swimming!

Baby swimming is one of the most amazing experiences you can share with your baby! Babies have a real affinity with water. They spend nine months in the womb, and more…

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February on the Floor – Stand by Me

“At Stand by Me, our hope is for every child in our care to get an excellent education and pursue their dreams. Through February on the Floor, you can help…

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Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse

Featuring memorable songs such as ‘Food, Glorious Food’, ‘Oom Pah-Pah’, ‘I’d Do Anything’ and the angelic sounds of ‘Where is Love?’, Oliver! is a heart-warming theatrical masterpiece suitable for all….

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Christmas Bin Collections in Leeds 2023

With over a thousand tonnes of extra black and green bin waste expected to be produced and over a million bins to be emptied, Leeds City Council’s refuse service will…

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Harrogate Ice Rink 2023: Exclusive Mumbler 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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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 your training needs in health and safety, safeguarding,…

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What’s on this School Holiday in Leeds City Centre?

There’s so much happening in Leeds City Centre this Holiday! Here’s our Mumbler round-up of what’s on, things to do and Half term activities for families and children in Leeds….

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WIN A FREE TERM at Toddler Sense Central & South Leeds!

It’s Toddler Sense Central & South Leeds’s FIRST BIRTHDAY!! And to celebrate they’re offering one lucky Mumbler a FREE TERM at their Fabulous classes! AND you can CHOOSE your term!!!…

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Festive Fun at Lotherton’s Christmas Experience

Step into the enchanting world of “The Christmas Experience” at Lotherton! Journey to Santa’s North Pole, where you’ll be greeted by jovial elves and discover the secrets of Christmas in…

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Footbelles- New football sessions for girls in Morley & Rothwell

Mumbler reviews Baby Sensory Central and South Leeds

Baby Sensory is an award-winning, sensory development programme specifically designed for babies from birth to 13 months; with a vast range of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, movement, baby signing…

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Camp Bestival Dorset- Our Mumbler Review!

Gifted tickets We were SO lucky to be invited to Camp Bestival Dorset this summer. It was the second time we’ve been- and despite some rainy weather that tried to…

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St Leger Community Funday

Sponsored Blog Join us for the FIRST-EVER St Leger Community Funday featuring the Leger Legends charity race. The perfect day out with the kids this September, get your friends and…

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Stick Man at the Carriageworks

Tue 24 – Thu 26 Oct Tue 4.30pm | Wed & Thu 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm 60 mins approx (no interval) Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages BOOK TICKETS NOW…

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Leeds Digital Careers Fair is returning to the First Direct Arena this September.

Sponsored Blog On 26th September, the venue will be packed with digital organisations showcasing the jobs and career opportunities available in Leeds and across West Yorkshire. Over 50 organisations are…

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Introducing GCSE resits: Helping you to pass your English and Maths GCSEs

Sponsored blog If you are interested in going to University, completing an apprenticeship or looking into further education, a GCSE grade C or 4 is usually mandatory. This is why…

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Summer in York with Visit York

York Mumbler Emily explains why she thinks York is the best place to visit  in the UK for families this Summer. The city offers so much for kids.. she should…

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Little ones can explore 2000 years of York’s history this Summer

Meet a Viking in 10th-century JORVIK, become an archaeologist for the day at DIG, climb to the top floor of Micklegate Bar or explore a medieval hall laid out for…

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Starships are coming to East Leeds!

Starship Technologies, the world’s leading provider of autonomous delivery services, has today announced that it is expanding its service across more neighbourhoods in Leeds in collaboration with Leeds City Council…

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Introducing the West Yorkshire Healthier Together website

The West Yorkshire Healthier Together website is a tool that gives consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice to parents, carers and young people. From chicken pox, coughs, colds and croup…

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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 summer with your family! If you’re a regular reader…

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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 children…

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First permanent average-speed cameras in West Yorkshire to be installed in Leeds

Leeds City Council will soon install the first permanent average-speed cameras in West Yorkshire, which will be located on the A6120 Outer Ring Road and the A647 Stanningley Bypass, and…

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Introducing Into Design

Sponsored by Into Design. Hi everyone! I’m Poppy and I have an interior design business based in Leeds called Into Design. In 2020 I took the leap to start up…

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DON’T MISS OUT! THE NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS ARE BACK WITH LIMITED EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE

Sponsored Blog Prepare yourself for a sensational display of top-tier entertainment in Leeds as the dynamic cricket competition, The Hundred, makes its eagerly awaited return this summer. Excitement will sweep…

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Ofsted Confirms Meadowfield Primary School As ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ Areas

Sponsored post by Red Kite Learning Trust Following a recent inspection, Ofsted has published its report for Meadowfield Primary School in East Leeds, confirming a rating of ‘Good’ overall with…

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WIN a family ticket to Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show at Leeds Grand Theatre

★★★★ ‘A joyous piece of family entertainment’ Time Out SQUIRRELS GET READY! Everyone’s favourite big lovable dog HEY DUGGEE is touring for the first time EVER and here’s your chance to see him! HEY…

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Zog comes to the Carriageworks Leeds this June!

Mon 5 – Sat 10 Jun, Various Times 1hr (no interval) Age Guidance: 3+ Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s…

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Leaders of Whitkirk Primary Credited with ‘Bringing the School Back to Life’

Sponsored blog by Red Kite Learning Trust Following a recent inspection, Ofsted has published its report for Whitkirk Primary School in East Leeds, confirming a rating of ‘Good’ overall with…

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

Sponsored blog for Car Shades When the summer sun blazes down, it’s important to keep our little ones protected and comfortable during car journeys. One essential accessory that every parent should…

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THIS IS YORKSHIRE BEAUTY WEEK 22-26 MAY 2023

*Editorial Blog for This is Yorkshire Beauty Week If you love makeup, are interested in skincare, women’s health and what is going on in the beauty industry – you need…

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Mumbler reviews Toddler Sense Central and South Leeds

Toddler Sense is a multi-award winning adventure & activity programme for busy little ones ages 13 months – 5 years providing challenging, varied and rich learning opportunities across the prime…

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What if I have concerns about my pregnancy or the birth of my child?

Sponsored blog from Ison Harrison The birth of a child is often thought of as one of the happiest moments of your life, however this is not always the case, everyone’s…

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Northern Superchargers Priority Access Window is Now Open!

Sponsored blog by Northern Superchargers Your priority access to early bird tickets for this summer’s Northern Superchargers fixtures at Headingley, is now open! Lights, music, entertainment, and world class sport….

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Why Car Shades will help create a better day out for everyone

Sponsored by Car Shades When travelling with young children in the car, there are many things to consider. Safety, comfort, and entertainment are all important factors to ensure a smooth…

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10 things to do at Nostell this Easter

Advertorial blog for Nostell Nostell, National Trust, is right on Wakefield’s doorstep situated between Wakefield and Pontefract and this Easter they have lots of things you can do as a…

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York Mix Family Sunday 2023

YORKMIX FAMILY SUNDAY AT YORK OFFERS PATTERN RACING PLUS POPULAR CHILDREN’S TV CHARACTER BLUEY  There’s fun for all at the annual YorkMix Family Sunday at York Raceday (Sunday 10 September),…

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10 Ideas for Days Out over the Easter Holidays (that you can reach by bus!)

If you fancy a day out over the Easter Holiday we have listed our ‘Top Ten’ ideas which are accessible by public transport from Leeds.  We have tried to include indoor…

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This Easter take a trip to Tropical World

Sponsored Post by Tropical World Embark on an unforgettable journey through our newly refurbished Rainforest Canopy and meet our NEW animals in their NEW home … Our Indian Crested Porcupines are a…

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Brown bin collections for 2023 to start in Leeds from next week

This year’s fortnightly brown bin collections will start in Leeds from Monday 13 March, with collections continuing through to December. Residents can find out when their first brown bin collection…

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Mother’s Day Ideas in South Leeds

Mother’s Day is on Sunday 18th March 2023. If you’re looking for something fun to do as a family for Mother’s Day this year, there are plenty of options for…

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Introducing LGA Baby!

The main Leeds Gymnastics Academy curriculum champions the development of your young gymnast through a fun, holistic learning environment where friendships are built, kindness is fostered and functional, gymnastics ability…

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Coco Coders Online coding lessons for kids

Sponsored blog by Coco Coders Worried about your child’s screen time? It probably won’t surprise you that more than 70% of parents with a child aged under 12 say they…

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Toddler Sense Central & South Leeds Launches New Classes, Birthday Parties & Weekend Specials!

We are so excited to be back with our new ‘Nearly Spring Term’ with 6 classes taking place from Monday 6th February until Friday 17th March and BIG NEWS: We have launched a Friday…

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Early Years Provision at The Froebelian School

Sponsored Blog from The Froebelian School “My three-year-old was 100% ready for a teacher-led learning environment and has come on leaps and bounds since September.” Lower Kindergarten Parent Choosing the…

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – ‘Scrumdiddlyumptious’

Sponsored Blog ‘Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two?’ Roald Dahl’s devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner…

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Introducing DRIFT STOP! Leeds’ new Electric Drift-Karting experience

Sponsored Blog Looking for something to keep the kids or the whole family entertained? Or a fun activity for an afternoon with your mates? Well, look no further. Immerse yourself…

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Wakefield Mumbler Reviews Festive Nostell

Nostell is feeling festive this December with the house, gardens and courtyard full of Christmas cheer!! All of your senses are captured as you smell the gingerbread houses, see the…

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Christmas has arrived at Santa’s Lapland!

*A Sponsored Blog for Santa’s Lapland It’s finally here…the most wonderful time of the year! At Santa’s Lapland, we’ve been working hard all year to make sure all the families…

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No Fault Divorce – The End To The Blame Game

Sponsored Blog by Ison Harrison After years of campaigning within the legal sector, the UK is set to face the biggest shake-up in divorce laws for decades. The ‘no fault…

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Christmas at the Web Adventure Park

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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Want to take part in a study on baby development?

The University of York are looking for babies as part of their York BabyLab studies. They’re looking for babies between 4-8 months or 14-23 months old. You will be paid for your time…

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CIPD Trust: Free support for parents and carers ready to return to work!

Are you ready to return to work after taking time away from the workplace? Would you benefit from some expert support to help you get the job you really want?…

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MUMBLER Reviews Cry Babies Dressy Fantasy Dolls

When IMC Toys asked us to review their 3 NEW Cry Babies Dressy Fantasy dolls, Mumbler jumped at the chance! The Cry Babies dolls are brilliant for teaching children responsibility…

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Glide your way into Christmas as the popular Ice Cube returns!

Sponsored Blog from Ice Cube Leeds Friday 25 November – Saturday 31 December 2022 Enjoy a magical experience with your littles ones at Ice Cube @Christmas this festive season. The popular attraction which…

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Leeds prepares to host His Majesty The King

Leeds City Council Press Release The historic Leeds Central Library will welcome His Majesty The King this month as part of the monarch’s first visit to Leeds since ascending to…

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Cub: Nurseries Reimagined

Sponsored blog by Cub Exceptional Early Years Education, designed by parents, for parents Opening in Wetherby, March 2023 We are excited to update the Mumbler readers on the continuing progress onsite…

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What’s On at Thackray Museum of Medicine?

Sponsored Blog Did you know that barbers used to do more than cut your hair? Until the nineteenth century they were known as barber-surgeons and offered services such as pulling…

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FREE Stay & Play Drop-In at the new Wow Centre!

Babies, Toddlers & their grown ups of Leeds – we would like to invite you to our brand new Wow Centre, home to BOTH Baby Sensory & Toddler Sense South…

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Halloween Trails in and around South Leeds

Get the kids out walking, exploring and adventuring this October half term by going on a Halloween Trail in and around the South Leeds area! Spooky Skeletons Trail at Lotherton…

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Online ‘warm spaces’ map to help residents in Leeds goes live

Leeds City Council Press Release An online map showing the locations of ‘warm spaces’ in Leeds to help people with the cost of living crisis has gone live today.  …

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A Mumbler Review of Bambini’s Play, a new play venue in Birkenshaw

Three weeks ago, Bambini’s Play opened in Birkenshaw, we were invited along and were eager to try it out! Play sessions are 90 minutes long and whilst the children play…

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Leeds City Council’s six annual bonfire and firework events will unfortunately not be taking place this year.

Leeds City Council Press Release 30.9.22 The decision has been taken due to significant budget pressures faced by the council and the current cost of living pressures on local residents…

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Two Festive shows this year at the Carriageworks Theatre!

Sponsored blog by the Carriageworks Theatre This festive season at the Carriageworks Theatre, Cinderella (Fri 25 Nov 22 – Sun 8 Jan 23) escapes her rags and wicked stepsisters to attend the…

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Nurture play with the new Cry Babies Dressy Fantasy dolls

*Advertorial blog for IMC Toys Letting your child take charge with a little role play is a really effective way for them to make sense of the world around them…

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Makers Lab: New weekly family workshop at The Tetley

Sponsored blog by The Tetley Head to The Tetley every Saturday 11am–3pm for a new free family workshop. Experiment with paint, clay, food and other exciting new materials and techniques…

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Back To Fitness

Sponsored Blog Children are back at school and normality is (just about) starting to resume! It’s the perfect time to start thinking about yourself a bit more, and for many,…

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Ugly Duckling: A ballet for children

Sponsored blog by Northern Ballet   Don’t miss Northern Ballet’s hugely popular Ugly Duckling as it returns to the stage this October half-term at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre,…

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York Mix Family Sunday 2022

4th September 2022 at York Racecourse York Racecourse is delighted to welcome the popular children’s character Chase from Paw Patrol to its annual York Mix Family Funday on the 4th…

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The East Leeds Orbital Route is fully open

Press Release from Leeds City Council Leader of the council, councillor James Lewis and councillor Helen Hayden, executive member for infrastructure and climate officially open the biggest infrastructure project undertaken…

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Consultation on A6120 Outer Ring Road between Horsforth and Pudsey: Have your say.

Do you use the A6120 Outer Ring Road (ORR) between Horsforth and Pudsey? Between 2014 to 2018 there were ten serious and 70 small collisions reported in the area, including…

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This summer, enjoy all the fun of Leeds for less. Use your Park & Ride.

Sponsored Blog from West Yorkshire Combined Authority Your Park & Ride service is the simplest way into Leeds centre and back again, for less. Park your car at your nearest…

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A Grand Day Out descends on Wakefield this summer!

Sponsored blog from Experience Wakefield Summer has begun and as days warm up, it’s never easy keeping little ones busy. So if you’re looking for some free activities that blend…

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Hazlewood Castle Woodland Amphitheatre Presents “Legends of the Castle”

Hazlewood Castle Woodland Amphitheatre   Nestled deep within the 77 acres of woodland at Hazlewood Castle, between Leeds and York, is our fabulous new Woodland Amphitheatre.  This Summer the new children’s musical “Legends…

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Make reading your Superpower with the Week Junior!

Advertorial blog for The Week Junior Make reading your Superpower! Here at Mumbler, we’re so excited to work with The Week Junior Magazine to launch their Summer of Reading for…

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CAMP BESTIVAL LANDS IN SHROPSHIRE!

The Camp Bestival team has always known how to have a good time. And for the last  decade and a half has been using that experience to fine-tune the ultimate family…

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Our Mumbler Review of Car Shades

Last year some of you long-standing Mumblers may remember the time I got ridiculously excited to go to the Car Shades factory, where they used my car as a model…

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Pontefract Liquorice Festival returns this July!

Sponsored blog for Experience Wakefield Sweet dreams are made of liquorice and we’re in for a real treat this summer! After a two-year hiatus, the Liquorice Festival returns to Pontefract to…

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Racing To Pontefract

The family days continue in Yorkshire and the next one takes place at Pontefract on Sunday 19th June, which is also Father’s Day.  If you are always wondering what to…

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Castleford Roman Festival

Sponsored blog for Experience Wakefield The Castleford Roman Festival is back on Saturday 18 June from 10am to 4pm – expect a full day of history-fuelled fun for the whole…

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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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Healthy Holidays fund Active Leeds intensive swimming programme

Leeds Council News Children across Leeds were invited to attend intensive swimming lessons over the school holidays, in partnership with Healthy Holidays scheme, Zoggs and the Swimming Teachers Association. Over…

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Funfair, water, animals, bouncing pillows & loads more at The Web Adventure this May Half Term

Sponsored Blog by the Web Adventure There is no doubt that The Web Adventure Park  (Creepy Crawlies as it’s known to locals) has really stepped up since the pandemic. A…

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Half Term Madness at MathsCity

Sponsored Blog with MathsCity Jump down the rabbit hole with MathsCity during half term for a special jubilee Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in Leeds’ mathematical wonderland! Lewis Carroll is well…

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Join in with the city’s biggest-ever bug hunt – and win prizes for walking in the park

Join in with the city’s biggest-ever bug hunt – and win prizes for walking in the park We all know it’s good to be active. Children who are active for…

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Morrish Solicitors secures settlement for boy who was permanently disabled as a result of negligent treatment

Sponsored Blog from Morrish Solicitors Morrish Solicitors has successfully secured a £4.2m settlement in compensation for a boy, 8, who was starved of oxygen for 17 minutes after hospital staff at…

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Catalan Soccer Childcare Camps Every School Holiday at Goals

Catalan Soccer are the ONLY Ofsted Registered Soccer School in Leeds! This May Half-Term and Summer Holidays, Catalan are running their amazing Holiday Camps full of Football, Fun & Friendships! As…

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Tin Man, Joss Arnott Dance

Sponsored Blog- Joss Arnott Dance New dance show for children – see it in Leeds this June bank holiday weekend Give your kids a theatrical treat! New dance show for…

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Easter EGGStravaganza at The Web Adventure Park…

Sponsored Blog by The Web Adventure NEW BUNNY BROTHERS AND BOUNCING PILLOWS THIS EASTER! From Wednesday 6th April until Sunday 24th April, come along to the Easter EGGStravaganza. All-day tickets…

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LIFERYDER- A Mumbler Review

Gifted Review LIFERYDER was set up by two dads RIGHT HERE IN YORKSHIRE- with the mission to make the best scooters that they could for their children. They offered us…

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Easter Activities and Workshops at MathsCity

SPONSORED BLOG BY MATHSCITY Eggs-tra reasons to get excited about a trip to MathsCity this Easter! Explore the fascinating theme of patterns in their interactive workshops that include crafts, construction,…

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Synthetics – The Ultimate 80’s Workout Experience

Aerobics is BACK ! Cruising in from 1986 in their Delorean, Synthetics have arrived in Leeds only to discover fitness has become serious, functional and legwarmerless! We are here to…

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Don’t let Measles, Mumps and Rubella into your child’s world

*Sponsored blog by Public Health Is your child protected against measles, mumps and rubella? Parents and guardians of children aged 1 to 5 years are encouraged to check that they…

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Mooving with the times: old cow byre to be converted into indoor play centre and café at Temple Newsam’s Home Farm

An udderly exciting development project starts this week, which will see an old cow byre converted into an indoor play centre, café and shop at Temple Newsam’s Home Farm. The…

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Mumbler reviews Stockeld Park’s Talking Animals Week

February 2022 Charlotte and her Mumbler family went along to Stockeld Park’s Talking Animals Week yesterday, running the whole of half term week, from 19th-27th February; 10am-5pm. See what they…

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Active Leeds unveils two new state of the art gyms

New state of the art gyms have been unveiled at two popular Active Leeds leisure centres, as part of Leeds City Council’s ambition to get more people moving. Press Release…

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February Half Term Activities and Workshops at MathsCity

Sponsored Blog by MathsCity This half-term at MathsCity, the focus is on strategy! As well as trying out its most popular attractions like the giant bubble, the laser ring of…

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Rhubarb Festival is Back!!

Advertorial blog for Experience Wakefield Rhubarb lovers rejoice! Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable returns to paint the city pink from 25-27 February. With tons of free family activities…

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Introducing Bike CLub

Buying a kids bike is so last year…now you can subscribe instead! Bike Club is revolutionising the world of two wheels as the UK’s first kids bike subscription service. They…

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Moneyhub: Taking control of your finances in 2022

What’s on top of your New Year’s Resolution list this year?  This year, I’m focussing on getting the family finances in order.  I want this year to be different.  I…

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Last chance to apply for a primary school place for September 2022 (and popular myths & facts about applications)

Press release from Leeds City Council The deadline to apply for a Leeds primary school place (reception) for September 2022 is next Saturday (January 15th). Families are advised to use…

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Ideas to keep positive this January!

I know its only the start of the month but some of you might already be feeling a little down post-festivities. So here are some ideas on what to do…

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Winter Fairies are coming to Leeds Parks!

Do you believe in fairies? We think we’ve spotted some here in Leeds, dancing among the trees and fluttering down the city streets. Download the FREE Love Exploring app to…

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Introducing Functional Skills Level 2: Helping you achieve the equivalent of grade C or level 4 in Maths and English.

Sponsored blog for Pass Functional Skills: Providing functional skills courses, revision, tuition and Ofqual regulated exams. For the learners looking to get into University, courses or an apprenticeship who don’t already…

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Leeds homeowners encouraged to apply for free solar panels and home insulation before scheme ends.

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL NEWS: OCT 22 2021 Leeds City Council is working with Better Homes Yorkshire to install solar panels and insulation on hundreds of the city’s coldest privately-owned homes…

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Fun and Easy Halloween Games for a Kid’s Halloween Party

If you’re throwing a kids Halloween party, you may well be searching for some fun and easy Halloween games; child-friendly spooky activities that will keep children entertained! 🧙‍♀️ Ghost hunt….

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Where to pick the perfect pumpkin in and around South, East & West Leeds

If you’re looking for a family day out pumpkin picking, here is our hand-picked list of “pick your own pumpkin” favourite places in and around South, East and West Leeds…..

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Pinocchio

Northern Ballet’s new ballet for children – see it first this October half term Give your little ones a magical treat this October half term and be the first to…

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Mumbler Reviews the Yoto Player: The All-in-One Storyteller, Radio, Night Light, Disco and Clock. Now with Disney stories!

When I thought our Yoto Player couldn’t get any better, they go and launch Disney cards! As soon as they arrived (we chose Aladdin, Toy Story, Brave, Up, Finding Neo…

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Dinosaur Safari, anyone?

After months of being cooped up at home, anything that offers families a way to escape their four walls and explore local green spaces is likely to be welcome. But…

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UK Staycation 2021: Family Days Out

With holidays abroad looking more and more like the complicated option this year – we are all about the Staycations this summer!  With the world opening up and being able…

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Stockeld Park’s Weekend Adventures: A Mumbler Review

We love visiting Stockeld Park during the school holidays and now you can adventure even more often!!! It’s open every weekend between now and the 18th July before re-opening for…

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My Chef Skills: Online Cookery Courses

*Sponsored blog by  Hi, my name is Jonny Ross. In pre-Coronavirus times I ran a successful music agency, supplying live acts for weddings and parties all over the UK. When…

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A-Z of family friendly things to do this summer in Doncaster!

*Sponsored Blog by Visit Doncaster Summer is most definitely on the way! As restrictions ease and we want to head out and about, you might be looking for things to…

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Mumbler reviews Thwaite Mills Watermill Museum

Charlotte and her Mumbler family recently visited Thwaite Mills Watermill Museum. See what they thought here: We had a wonderful afternoon, soaking in the history of the house and the…

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Churwell Woods Leeds

Churwell Urban Woodland (or Churwell Woods) in Morley, Leeds, is an absolutely beautiful place to visit- and great for children to explore! It actually consists of a number of woods…

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June at the Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds

Carriageworks Theatre is back with a packed line-up of events that will bring culture back into your life in the most spectacular way. Even better, you can do it on…

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‘Creative, enchanting and dreamlike’: New audio play set to inspire young imaginations and break the mould of children’s theatre

*Sponsored Blog by Tutti Frutti Leeds-based children’s theatre company Tutti Frutti has launched ‘Sweet Dreams’, its first ever audio play – written by one of the UK’s leading young people’s…

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The NSPCC’s Childhood Day

It might not feel like it, but summer is just around the corner and potentially a summer with fewer restrictions than we’ve had for a long time. As those restrictions relax…

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Spark your child’s interest in music. A guide to a musical kid.

Mumbler Placement student Ella started singing as a young child, and in this guest blog, she explains the impact that singing has had on her life, and how you can…

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Dealing with Relationship Break Ups After Covid

*Sponsored Blog by Ison Harrison As we enter into the second and third phase of the Government’s Covid road map and as life starts to get back to some kind…

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Walks around Morley, Leeds

Morley is a great place for families to live, with lots of options for walks right on your doorstep! Here are the best Morley walks, including walks around Morley and…

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Places to spot book & story characters around Leeds

If your children need a little encouragement to get out on walks, have a look at these suggestions of walks around Leeds where you might spot your favourite character (ps…

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Where to see Fairies and Fairy Doors around Leeds 2022

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Several tonnes of snow has arrived at White Rose Shopping Centre – but there is no need to batten down the hatches, as it is confined to a sledging slope…

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University of York Research – PJ Heroes

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Ice Cube, Yorkshire’s coolest wintertime attraction, will be returning to Millennium Square in February 2020 for three weeks of icy fun!  Open throughout the Leeds school half-term holiday, Ice Cube…

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Flutterbabies is a holistic company providing nurturing baby-led classes across Leeds

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Free digital skills courses for Leeds mums return in 2020

Leeds’ popular #techmums clubs are welcoming new recruits for the second round of free courses starting in January 2020. Led by Leeds Libraries and Leeds Employment and Skills, the clubs…

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OWLS: Supporting a bereaved child during a special occasion

The absence of a loved one who has died can be felt all the more acutely when special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, religious holidays, Father’s Day and Mother’s Day…

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When considering which is the best area to live in Leeds, you may well find that Rothwell is suggested. But what is Rothwell like, and is it really a nice…

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The Perfect Christmas Theatre Experience: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

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Mumbler reviews… Sensory Storytime in Garforth

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Advertorial blog for Stockeld Park Christmas is just around the corner and why not celebrate at the true home of Christmas, Stockeld Park! If you’re wanting to find some festive…

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A lovely book of poems about the ‘Baby Daze’

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Watch what happens when you donate a present to the Radio Aire Cash For Kids Mission Christmas Appeal With 1 in 4 children across the UK living in poverty this…

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

Road safety is a great subject to engage children with. It’s a subject even the youngest children know something about because everyone uses roads and road danger impacts on everyone….

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Leeds City Council supports employees to breastfeed or express milk at work

Leeds City Council has updated its work practices to support new mothers to breastfeed or express milk at work. The council has reviewed its Infant Feeding Policy to allow new…

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I took my toddler-aged mini Mumbler to the launch of Crafternauts Juniors – a new weekly crafts and sensory fun session for under 5s and their grown-ups. The sessions take…

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Since April we’ve been following the fostering journey of two Foster4Leeds carers. Previously we have covered (1) thinking about fostering, (2) contacting the Foster 4 Leeds team, (3) starting the fostering…

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Skelton Grange Environmental Centre: a South Leeds hidden gem

Skelton Grange Environmental Centre is a hidden gem in the heart of South Leeds. As an award-winning eco-centre, Skelton Grange welcomes over 6500 people a year, including young people joining…

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As winter is fast approaching, it’s time to protect your family against flu. The NHS recommends getting vaccinated every year. It reduces the risk of catching flu, and spreading it…

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Get Set Leeds is your chance to talk about what being active means to you and what might get you and your family moving more. Get Set Leeds is a…

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How to choose baby swimming classes in South Leeds

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Mumbler 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer at Lotherton this October!

Visit Lotherton between the 1st – 25th October 2019 and get 2 for 1 on adult tickets with Mumbler! (See below for details on how to redeem) Visit Lotherton this October…

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Looking for something new to do with the family? Located in Bradford city centre Funzy has opened a brand-new inflatable park! Same place but featuring new attractions! Does the thought…

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Have you ever wondered how many babies are born worldwide every second? Maybe you are expecting yourself and want to know how many children will share the same birthday with…

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Hurrah!  Congratulations on surviving six weeks of Summer holidays and all the back to school madness! What you need right now is a night out with pals and a few…

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There are so many great weekly classes and activities for babies, toddlers and pre-schools around South Leeds. Here’s a run-down of some popular classes for 0-5s that come recommended by…

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UCI 2019 Road World Championships – Information for Visitors from Leeds

The UCI Road World Championships is coming to Yorkshire from the 21st to the 29th September 2019. The blue ribband event (the men’s elite road race) departs from Leeds Millennium…

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Leeds Dads Meetup at The Holbeck

Leeds Dads is a friendly and welcoming monthly meet-up group for dads and their pre-school children. The group was set up by Leeds dad, Errol, who wanted somewhere to take…

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Fostering can be incredibly rewarding, but there are challenges too. The fostering assessment process in Leeds involves a 3-day ‘Skills to Foster’ course that all prospective foster parents attend to…

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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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Pram and Dog Friendly Walks in Leeds!

Finding suitable walks that have both paths suitable for prams and are dog-friendly can be quite daunting, but there’s so much more to do than circuits of your local park! …

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HSBC UK Let’s Ride Leeds (formerly HSBC UK City Ride) will take place on Sunday 1 September 2019. City centre roads will be closed to motor traffic for the day,…

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South Leeds Mumbler reviews The Deep in Hull

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Radio Aire Cash for Kids School Challenge 2019

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In need of some you time? 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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It’s once again time for the RSPB’s Big Wild Sleepout.  This annual event encourages families to get closer to nature and discover the wildlife that’s active after dark,  by camping…

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If you go down to Trinity Leeds today (or any other day over the holidays) you’re in for a ginormous surprise!  A life sized trespassing Tyrannosaurus Rex has landed right…

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Introduce children to the magic of theatre with the Little Feet Festival of Children’s Theatre. Organised by Carriageworks Theatre, York Theatre Royal and tutti frutti, Little Feet Festival aims to…

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LEAF Open Farm Sunday on 10th June 2018

LEAF Open Farm Sunday is the farming industry’s national open day. Visit a farm on Open Farm Sunday on 10th June and discover the world of farming. Find out about the…

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Mumbler Interviews Emily Gravett for National Bookstart Week 2018

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Get Growing! Gardening Ideas for Little Green Fingers

It’s National Children’s Gardening Week! We’ve got some great ideas to get the little ones in the garden, and get them working those green fingers. There’s more to gardening than…

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Buzzing Glamping Offers at Humble Bee Farm

This is an advertorial blog from Humble Bee Farm   We’re the place to be at Humble Bee Farm! Humble Bee is a working farm in the peaceful Yorkshire Wolds,…

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Mumbler Reviews Clip n Climb Leeds – Opening 26th May

Last week our sister site North Leeds Mumbler was invited along to the new Clip n Climb venue in Leeds.  Here’s their review of what’s on offer. My eldest Mini…

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There’s so much to do in Leeds for families, you’re spoilt for choice!  But we know it can get expensive, so here we’ve picked out a few of our favourite…

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5 Child Friendly Bike Rides Across Leeds

Did your kids get the cycling bug from this weekend’s Tour de Yorkshire?  If so, why not try one of these child friendly cycle rides around Leeds together.  There are…

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TT Rock Stars have teamed up with Mumbler to offer our members 10% off a Year’s Family Subscription!

The code ‘mumbler‘ will allow the first 100 families to sign up for a TT Rock Stars family account with a 10% discount on the usual £7.20 cost. A family…

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A host of cute animals will be taking centre stage this Easter as Temple Newsam estate prepares to host its annual ‘Springtime Babies’ festivities. Held from Saturday 24 March –…

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Little Owls Nursery Rothwell is flying high after boost in Ofsted rating

Children and staff at the Leeds City Council-run Little Owls Nursery Rothwell are celebrating after being rated as ‘good’ in their latest inspection by Ofsted. The inspectors felt that the…

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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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With a prolonged cold snap predicted for the UK this week it might be worth checking to see if you qualify for any additional support with your energy bills. Find…

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Funding boost for new mums’ mental health

The NHS has confirmed that extra funding will be made available to improve the mental health of at least 3,000 pregnant women and those who have recently given birth. The…

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Do you know someone who has just had or is about to have a baby?

When a new baby arrives do you find yourself scrambling around searching for a special gift only to be overwhelmed and disappointed by all your gifting options? Do you begrudgingly…

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Safer Internet Day 2018

Two-thirds of children think parental controls are a ‘good idea’ and help protect them from adult content, according to a new survey by online safety organisation Internet Matters. Majority of…

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National Storytelling Week 27th January – 3rd February 2018

National Storytelling Week, a storytelling extravaganza takes places between the 27th January to 3rd February and encourages all ages to celebrate the joy of telling and listening to stories. Hannah…

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Want to try Glamping? Kids Go Free at Humble Bee Farm!

Humble Bee Farm is a working farm ideally located for your glamping getaway in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. Our family-run farm includes three comfortable holiday cottages – two with outdoor hot tubs…

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In her guest blog Claire from Mini First Aid Leeds, Wetherby, Harrogate and Wakefield explains why a First Aid Course should be at the top of your resolution list in…

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As the days are getting darker and the weather is getting more wintery, you may find yourself looking for something fun and active to do with your baby or toddler….

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Many thanks to the Public Health Children & Families Team at Leeds City Council for sharing this important information about looking after your emotional and mental health as a new…

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Get your little ones active and exploring Leeds by borrowing a bike – absolutely FREE!

Find out more about this fantastic scheme in our guest blog from Welcome to Yorkshire.   Everyone’s telling parents to get their children out and about, active and using a…

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Mumbler Reviews: Leeds Adventure Zone at Leeds Wall

Our lovely friends at North Leeds Mumbler have been checking out the new Adventure Climbing Zone at the Leeds Wall, which is suitable for age 4 years+. This is great…

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Ask Mellownest… Christmas overwhelm!

Claire and Nneka at Mellownest provide advice on how you can manage the Christmas overwhelm which can impact children’s behaviour and relationships with siblings. If you have a question for the…

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Christmas is a truly ‘magical’ time for children but as my two have got older I have been keen to remind them that the festive period it as much a…

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Mind Your Language: Being School Ready Part 3

This is Part 3 in a series of guest blog posts by Lucy Patrick (a primary school headteacher and co–owner of a Day Nursery in North Kirklees) about how you can support…

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Thanks to Mr Mumbler for this guest review of the fabulous Roccbox Pizza Oven. Let’s get one thing out of the way. The Roccbox is not cheap. At £500 it…

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Summer fun without breaking the piggy bank

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, carer or childminder – if you have kids to entertain this summer, you will be looking for ways to not break the bank! We’re here…

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Under the spotlight: My Expert Midwife

Many thanks to our guest blogger – local mum Vicki Stevens – who has written us an honest review of our box of My Expert Midwife goodies. Read on to…

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It’s officially summer and these long light evenings and weekends lend themselves to packing in extra family fun! Whether you are looking for for days out, after school fun, weekend…

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Diggerland Yorkshire is under 20 minutes drive from home, yet having lived here for 10 years I must admit we have never been. Having been there on a recent school…

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Many thanks to Leeds based nutritional consultant Melanie Hadida for sharing the health benefits of turmeric along with a recipe for healthy ice lollies. Great if you need a wellbeing…

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Lucy Patrick is a primary school headteacher and co–owner of North Kirklees Mumbler. This is part 2 in her series of short articles about how you can support your child…

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We were recently on holiday in France and one of the kids pointed out that in literally every cafe, sachets of sugar arrived perched on the saucer of your coffee….

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Roots & Wings Online Baby Massage Course

Mum of 2 Alexia has been offering baby massage classes in Crawley since 2013, and has now created an online video course to allow even more parents to use massage…

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Open Farm Sunday 11th June 2017

Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to discover what it means to be a farmer and learn about the work they do producing our food, providing services and…

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General Election 2017

Meet the candidates for Elmet & Rothwell and Morley & Outwood We’re now in the final weeks of the run up to the General Election on 8th June. We ran…

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Guest blog post from Samantha Bell, from Sweet Dream Babies. Do you feel your baby or child is waking more times than is necessary during the night? Have you forgotten…

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After a rainy week, the sun was shining today so my 4 year old and I made it down to Springhead Park to check out the new dementia friendly garden…

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We love cycling as a family, but definitely prefer to stay on off road routes while the kids are young. We were excited to hear that in April 2017, Skelton…

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Did you know that pregnancy leads to lasting changes in foot shape and size? New company Souls got in touch to tell Mumbler more about the changes your feet can…

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Win A Box Of Happiness

This competition has now closed – congratulations to our winner Gemma Brook!  We’re happy to shout from the rooftops that this week is the UK’s first Maternal Mental Health Awareness…

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What should I pack in my hospital bag? Guest Blog by Lesley Gilchrist, Mumbler Mum of 2, Midwife and co-creator of “My Expert Midwife”. You will find many examples on-line…

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Teething Jewellery – Kid Proof Style

Is your little one struggling with sleepless nights, endless drooling and chewing on anything in their path? Most parents would agree that it can be absolutely miserable looking after a baby…

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