Half term fun

We did a couple of workshops at the Science Zone in Bournemouth with the grandchildren over half term and the subjects were fun and informative.  The Professors were excellent with the children.  They learnt about why things glow in the dark and also why things fizz and bubble when a special science material called dry ice involved.  One experiment included making their own fluorescent slime (Yuck!) and all while wearing white coats to look like real scientists.  There were also dinosaurs, sensory pads and lights to play with too.

Another adventure was doing a Murder, Mystery Treasure Trail Hunt around Burley Village of Witches.  Double, double, toil and trouble.  The village of Burley in the New Forest is in shock at the loss of Mistress Swish, Head of Broomstick Flying at Ravensfoot School for Witches.  But Mistress Swish predicted her passing and left sneaky Clues around the village to help bring the guilty party to justice.  The Trail was fun to do although we did get stuck on a couple of clues.  Some clever and cunning questions!

We just had to stop for a Burley Licious Ice Cream - February!!!!  Soooo hot.

Yes the UK at present is breaking winter temperature records.  Parts of Britain are hotter than holiday destinations such as Ibiza.  Temperatures of over 20 C have been reported, breaking a record that had stood since 1998.  The usual average for this time of year is between 7C and 9C (48F).  It is likely to be one of the warmest Februaries since records began in 1878.

Patio doors open in Milford!!!!!!

The treadmill has started Phil has already cut the grass.