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Page 5 – Camosatto Yo! PushchairEden Festival

Page 7 – Nausicaa, Boulogne, France

Page 8 – EDF Energy London EyeTravelodge, Covent Garden, London

Page 10 – Hair crazy

Page 12-13 – A postcard from Jersey

Page 14 – Complaining – How to take charge

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Reviewed by Tracey Silver www.retallackresort.co.uk

Retallack Resort and Spa is situated in North

Cornwall, with beautiful views over the rolling hills and

countryside. It is easily accessible by car and is very

close to some popular Cornish towns such as

Padstow, Wadebridge and Newquay, and of course

has some beautiful beaches in the area.

On arrival to the pleasant reception area, we were greeted by the very helpful staff, check-in is available from

4 o’clock but as we were early, the receptionist told us to feel free to explore the facilities and she would ring

us as soon as our lodge was ready, which didn’t take long at all.

There are various choices of accommodation available, from a 1 bed apartment to a 6 bed stone house. We

stayed in the 2 bedroom Rock Lodge, and I can honestly say it was fantastic and catered for our every need.

It was extremely modern and light with patio doors leading onto a small decked area. There was also a

separate utility area with a downstairs WC, and a washing machine.

The living area was very pleasant, and included two very large sofas, a flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD

player, radio, phone, and again patio doors leading onto a fairly large terrace, with a BBQ area and seating for

4.

We were very impressed that the lodge also had a baby bath, change mat, potty, toddler toilet seat and step,

and sterilising unit, making it a fantastic choice if you have a young baby or two! We were also supplied with

complimentary toiletries and hand soap, and free WiFi, with the option of upgrading to a faster speed.

The spa on the resort offers a number of amenities, my 4 year old son loved the indoor heated swimming pool,

he went in every day we were there. There is also a steam room, sauna and gym offering personal training

sessions, and a wide variety of different fitness classes.

The resort also offers a fantastic restaurant called the Green Room, it serves lunch and dinner cooked by top

chef James Nathan. We ate here twice, the menu has something for everyone, and caters for children also.

The staff are very friendly and accommodating.

Set within 100 acres of beautiful countryside and extremely well maintained, I have to say that this resort is

really lovely, we even had a farewell visit from two ducks and their 7 ducklings on our final morning. We had a

fantastic stay and my son was very sad to be leaving his ‘holiday house’ in Cornwall. We would definitely

consider staying here again, but for a longer stretch next time.

I would (and have already!)

highly recommend the

Retallack Resort and Spa to all,

not just for the onsite facilities

but also for its easy accessibility

and ideal location for local towns,

beaches and family attractions.

A lovely time was had by all of my

family.

Retallack Resort and Spa,Cornwall

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The main features of this pushchair are lightweight aluminium frame, which has a

variety of reclining positions, lockable front swivel wheels for accurate steering and

a two break stopping system meaning it can be locked from either side.

The first thing I noticed about this pushchair is just how light it is, the aluminium

frame really does mean that its very light to lift and out of the car/ bus, it also has a

handy clip on the side to keep the pushchair secured together whilst carrying, this

was a very useful feature. Despite being lightweight the pushchair felt very

substantial and well-built when put together.

We chose the Camosatto design for our little boy as it has a modern geometrical

design in camouflage colours but it’s not overwhelming. Our particular pushchair

came complete with a snuggly fleece-lined foot muff and matching changing bag

which was a nice touch. The changing bag is plenty big enough to hold a change of clothes, a few toys and

nappies. Also included is a rain cover in a handy compact bag for storage and a fleece head support for younger

babies.

I was impressed with the size of the hood on the pushchair which was a good size and great for keeping the sun

out of my son’s eyes and combined with the cosytoes was enough to cope with very light showers without having

to put the raincover on.

Overall I thought this was a great pushchair, its design is eye catching as are the others in the range that I have

seen, several people asked us about it whilst pushing it around. The pushchair is very lightweight for its size

which was appreciative as I am currently pregnant and meant it was very easy to lift in and out of the car. It’s very

well built and every element of it really does say quality, the frame is sturdy and the fabrics are lovely – very

impressive.

The Cosatto Yo! come in a variety of modern designs for both sexes, a 4 year guarantee, free cosytoes, free

chestpads, free headhugger, free raincover and a free changing bag and costs £280

Camosatto Yo! Pushchairwww.cosatto.com Reviewed by Emma Bradley

Eden Festival, DumfriesWhen the opportunity to attend Eden Festival came up we were excited at the prospect of

a festival that advertised itself as a ‘family festival’, having children aged 1, 7 and 10 year

old, as when we have taken the children to other festivals, to be honest it has been a little

stressful. Eden did not disappoint.

The actual layout of the festival for us was wonderful. Stages surrounded open areas where

children could run free and still be observed whilst parents watched bands. There were craft,

circus, woodwork and storytelling workshops for the little ones (and the young at heart)

which proved extremely popular with all our children. There was a younger children’s tent in

which our littlest spent time making crafts and listening to stories, before burning off some

pent up energy running around in the mock Stonehenge field, chasing other smalls up mounds and rolling back down.

Carnival was the theme for the weekend and many feathered headdresses and glittery makeup were seen around, as well

as some Samba dancers who performed a few times on a smaller stage, ending up on the main stage as backing dancers.

In line with the carnival theme the children (and adults) had crafted masks, banners and headdresses for an end of festival

parade on the Sunday.

The music we managed to fit in over the weekend ranged from rock to reggae, ‘Dance offs’ to a Scottish piper band and

pretty much everything in between. There really was something for everyone’s tastes. The music was clear and loud

without being overpowering, and the bands seemed genuinely pleased to be there.

I could go on for an age about the range of music and activities, how my children had one of their favourite weekends ever,

how I’ve never attended a festival with such an overall feel of happiness… but instead I’ll just recommend that if you get

the chance to attend Eden Festival, with or without children you take it. And we will probably see you there!

13-15 June 2014 www.edenfestival.co.uk

Reviewed by Kirsty Moorhouse

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I must start by saying what an eye-opener this trip

was. I would never have considered a day trip to

France to be possible before and was incredibly

surprised how easy and accessible it is to hop on the

ferry and open up everything Northern France /

Europe has to offer for a day or short break.

As my only comparison for foreign holidays is against

flying, I was literally speechless and overwhelmed by

how smooth the entire process of arriving and

checking in was. Everything is better than the airport

and I mean everything…

Minimal or no queuing – on the way out we didn’t

queue at all. They have so many lanes open to receive

vehicles that you don’t have to wait to be checked in.

No repetition – unlike the airport where you have the

same conversation with the check in staff, passport

control and maybe again with the person on the gate.

At the port your car registration is your identifier, so

they know who you are before you even stop. They

have all the booking details of who should be in the

vehicle, so they have a look through the window for

stowaways, check your passports and hand you the

ticket for boarding telling you which lane you need to

board from.

Friendly – I don’t know why it should make a difference

as they do the same job, but passport control on both

sides of the Channel are friendly and chatty.

We had the priority boarding for the ferry so we were

the second car to board and leave the vessel and were

able to get on deck before the crowds, which is a great

help with children and a bargain. We also had club

lounge access guaranteeing a comfy time for the 1

hour 45 minutes journey and the added luxury of great

seats, complimentary drinks and snacks and a very

reasonably priced menu which took advantage of.

The service in the club lounge was first class. The staff

were warm and friendly and very personable.

Bienvenue en France!

Into the relatively unknown we descended from P&O

Ferries the Spirit of France, bon voyage et bonne chance.

The journey to Boulogne-sur-Mer where NAUSICAA is

A family day trip to Nausicaa in Boulogne, Francewww.nausicaa.co.uk Reviewed by Ian Ballinger

should take 20-25 minutes down the quiet and rural dual

carriageway.

We arrived at Boulogne-sur-Mer before noon and eagerly

entered into NAUSICAA which stands on the shore on the

entry to the town. The locating of NAUSICAA in Boulogne is

interesting as the town is the principle fishing port of

France and one of the leading centres in Europe for fish

preparation.

NAUSICAA, the French National Sea Centre, is much more than

a mere aquarium. It is a centre unlike any other of its kind, a

centre in which to find out about the marine environment in a

way that is fun, educational and scientific, focusing on the

relationship between Man and Sea. With 36,000 animals, huge

aquariums, underwater exploration and the use of the latest

technology create a magical, grandiose display filled with the

things that dreams are made of.

NAUSICAA opened end of June a new area dedicated to

oceanographic research. The visitor will embark aboard the

IFREMER* oceanographic vessel, 'Thalassa', (*French

Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea), for an exceptional

scientific voyage. Each visitor will enjoy a unique experience: the

sea unleashed off the coast of Scotland, the pounding waves

crashing, the sea spray that whips the face, a gust of wind at the

bend of a corridor, the deafening roars of the machines, the

boat's pinching while on the gangways... The area around the

touch tank has also been totally redesigned.

© NEOGRAPHIC PRODUCTIONS -NAUSICAA

The Thalassa, oceanographic vessel of Ifremer

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EDF Energy London Eyewww.londoneye.com

Reviewed by Emma Bradley

I visited the London Eye with my mother who is in a

wheelchair, we had a fast track ticket which is

£29.50 if purchased on the day or £26.55 if

purchased online in advance (saving 10%),

children under 4 are free. This fast track ticket

(£32.05 online price) includes fast track entry on to

the London Eye itself, Samsung interactive capsule

guides, entry to the 4D cinema experience and a

complementary 360 degrees mini guide.

The London Eye itself is a 30 minute trip around

the wheel in a large spacious capsule. The

capsules offer breath taking views over London

both to the North and South. It was my mother’s

first time on the London Eye and despite being

scared of heights she thoroughly enjoyed the views from the trip round. There was plenty of space within the

capsule to allow everyone to get a good view. The only one small negative about the London Eye itself is the

warning given before a group picture of you inside the eye is taken, my mum found it hard to get into position

in time and therefore was missing from the group photo.

Following on from the trip on the London Eye, we went to the 4D cinema experience. The cinema experience

is a short 4 minute film taking a trip through London, it includes flying high like a bird, parties, snowfall and

fireworks. It’s a fun added extra to a trip on the London Eye.

The London Eye is very accessible for disabled visitors and a priority service for boarding is offered by calling

the disabled booking line on 0841 222 0188.

Overall we thought the London Eye was a great experience for all, conveniently located it offers unrivalled

views across the capital. Whilst we were fortunate enough to have fast track tickets the main queue seemed to

move fairly quickly and the staff were all extremely helpful throughout. I would highly recommend this

experience to anyone visiting London.

Travelodge Covent Garden, Londonwww.travelodge.co.uk Reviewed by Emma Bradley

My mother and I visited the Covent Garden Travelodge in February 2014. The hotel itself is split across two

sites, with the reception at the High Holborn Building.

Our room itself was plenty big enough to move around in the wheelchair and whilst it was set as a double

when we arrived it was very easy to move it into a twin room. We requested extra pillows from the reception

and these were brought to us no problem. Everywhere was clean and tidy and the furnishings were well

designed and modern looking.

However the most important thing to point out is the beds in the room were the comfiest either of us had ever

experienced in a hotel and we really can’t rate them high enough. I believe the beds are part of the new

Travelodge Dreamer bed which have been designed especially for the hotel by Sleepeezee, certainly they

come highly recommended by me!

This hotel is very conveniently located for the famous sites of Covent Garden and Leicester Square with a very

short walk right into the centre, it is also closely located to several tube stops.

I would recommend this hotel to friends and family visiting the area and after experiencing the new beds I will

most definitely be staying in a Travelodge again.

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Haito Twister Curlerwww.hairtools.co.uk Reviewed by Stella Young

Upon opening the packaging, the first thing that struck me was how lightweight the curler is. This obviously

makes a huge difference to the usual sore arms you get when you spend an hour trying to curl your hair. The

curling wand is encased in a twister curling guide, which means you don’t come in to close contact with the

wand itself. No thermal glove necessary, the risk of burning is eliminated. You clip the end of your hair in to the

base of the wand, and wind it up through the guide, distributing the heat evenly. It did take me a few goes to

figure out what direction I was going in, but easy once you get the hang of that. Once wound up in to the

guide, you simply leave for a few seconds, unwind and unclip, leaving a perfect curl.

The Haito Twister curling tool retails for approximately £20, an absolute bargain

for the quality of product. I don’t think anybody would regret spending such

a reasonable amount, the results speak for themselves.

There are also plenty of videos on YouTube, if you wish to

be more adventurous and try for BIG hair.

I would definitely give this the big thumbs up,

and 5/5 for quality and value for money.

Parlux 385 PowerLight Hair Dryerwww.hairtools.co.uk Reviewed by Pamela Wright

I have been using this hair dryer for a couple of days now and I

absolutely love it. It comes in a range of colours and I have the hot pink

one, it is really gorgeous and girly to look at.

The first thing I did when I got it was switch it on to see how noisy it was

and I was really impressed as it’s a lot quieter than what I have at the

moment. I compared it to my trusty old hair dryer and it’s smaller and

lighter but seems twice as powerful.

I thought I was maybe imagining it but somebody commented later that

same day about how lovely and shiny my hair looked. The huge bonus

too was that my hair was quite straight when I’d finished which meant I

didn’t have to spend any time straightening it.

This is definitely an amazing hair dryer and it comes in lots of different

colours too. It gets a huge 5/5 from me as it even managed to get my

nightmare, style avoiding, fringe to look nice.

Hair crazy...


A postcard fromwww.jersey.com Reviewed by Emma Bradley

record in the British Isles. It is at the

same latitude as Paris.

If you are a British national travelling to

Jersey from the UK then no passport is

required however it is recommend that

you do carry identification with you.

Travelling with pets is no problem

either as no pet passport is required if

travelling from the UK. There is also no

need to worry about changing money

as pound sterling is the official

currency.

Jersey itself is like getting the best of

Britain and France combined, the

street are beautifully clean, there are

big sandy beaches wherever you look,

St Hellier is a bustling capital with all

your main shops, but it still has that

distinctly ‘European’ feel to it.

Accommodation

We stayed at the Jersey

Accommodation and Activity Centre

“JAAC” (www.jerseyhostel.co.uk) which

is located close to the town of Gorey in

the East of the Island. The JAAC

boasts a variety of accommodation

including single, twin, double, trebles,

quads and multi occupancy bunk bed

rooms many of which are en suite. We

stayed here as part of a wider dog

competition so camped in the grounds.

The centre itself is modern and clean

with great showers and toilet facilities.

The centre offers a basic bed and

breakfast rate but can also cater for

packed lunches and evening meals.

We ate at the centre in the evening

twice during our stay and the food was

lovely.

The centre also runs Jersey

Adventures

(www.jerseyadventures.com) which

offers a variety of outdoor activities

including sea kayaking, rock climbing,

coasteering, abseiling, walking tours,

cycle tours, blokarting, sup boarding,

caving and castle fun.

There is really no shortage of family

friendly accommodation in Jersey

which is surprising for such a small

island. From your 5* hotel and spas, to

bed and breakfast, self-catering

apartments and campsites there really

In May 2014 I visited the channel

island of Jersey with my husband,

young son and two dogs, we travelled

to the island from Weymouth following

an easy 4 hour crossing on Condor

Ferries. Jersey is situated in the

Channel Islands, just 14 miles from the

coast of France and 100 miles from the

coast of England. It is easily accessible

by frequent ferries from France,

Guernsey and England as well as

flights to and from the UK.

The island itself is just 9 miles east to

west and 5 miles north to south and

includes over 360 miles of roads and

100 miles worth of cycle routes. It has

a population of 99,000 and is the most

southerly of the Channel Islands

benefiting from the best sunshine

is something for all tastes and budgets.

We were travelling with dogs and found

that there were still many bed and

breakfast and self-catering

accommodation that would take dogs.

There are also a number of well-

equipped campsites across the island.

For up to date information on

accommodation across jersey then

look at www.jersey.com.

For those looking for something a little

different then Jersey Heritage

(www.jerseyheritage.org/coastal-

towers) provides the opportunity to stay

in one of the many costal towers that

are dotted around the island. There are

currently 6 to choose from with each

one offering something truly unique.

Jersey Pass

(www.jersey.com/jerseypass)

For the duration of the visit we had a

Jersey Pass which allows free entry

into a wide range of attractions across

the island as well as discounts in many

shops and restaurants. The Jersey

Pass is available for consecutive days

and is currently priced as Adult 2 day

pass £42, Adult 4 day pass £55 or and

Adult 6 day pass £65 whilst this may

initially seem pricey you really do get

value for money when you consider the

number of attractions included.

We visited three attractions using our

pass but wanted to visit so many more,

that’s one of the problems with Jersey

there really is so much to do that it is

impossible to cram it all into one trip!

Durrell Wildlife Park

(www.durrell.org)

This famous conservation park

founded by the naturalist Gerald Durrell

was by far the highlight of my son’s trip

to Jersey. Set in over 32 acres and

containing over 130 endangered

species of animals including our

favourite the Gorilla’s, it’s a truly

wonderful animal park worthy of a visit

by children and adults alike. The

Jersey pass allows one free entry to

the park, but they clearly know how

popular it is and offer a re-entry with

your pass for just £3. The food in the

park is great quality but I did find it to

be a little pricey. We visited mid-week

© Danny Evans

© Jersey Tourism

© Danny Evans

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and it was very quiet so you could sit

and watch the animals in peace and

tranquillity.

Jersey War Tunnels

(www.jerseywartunnels.com)

A fascinating attraction setting out the

history of Jersey during World War II,

particularly focusing on the period of

occupation experienced by the

islanders. Dug by forced and slave

labourers the museum is set in over

1km of tunnels designed by the

German’s to be used in case of attack.

The whole experience is really top

notch, with a great use of media to

really bring the period to life with lots to

read and lots of video footage to watch.

I would highly recommend this to

anyone visit Jersey, however I would

say that it’s aimed at over 10’s as far

as children are concerned.

Aquasplash (www.aquasplash.je)

Set close to the ferry terminal and

within walking distance of St Hellier,

Aquasplash is the islands main aquatic

centre. The centre contains a 25m

swimming pool, toddler pool with slide,

a wave machine, a lazy river, flumes

and a tyre ride. This is a great activity

for all the family and entry is free with

the Jersey Pass.

Other attractions free with the Jersey

Pass that we never got the opportunity

to visit this time but we certainly will

next time include:

aMaizin Adventure Park

(www.jerseyleisure.com) – an

adventure park with over 30 activities,

great for older children.

Elizabeth Castle

(www.jerseyheritage.org) – a 300

year old castle set on a rocky outcrop

in the middle of St Aubin’s Bay.

Depending upon the tide you can either

walk the causeway or get a boat/bus

from St Helier promenade.

Hamptonne Country Life Museum

(www.jerseyheritage.org) – a living

museum highlighting 6 centuries of

rural Jersey life.

Luckily the Jersey Pass comes with a

handy guidebook detailing all the free

attractions and containing lots of

vouchers for discounts at shops,

restaurants and other attractions.

Jersey Outdoors

One of the reasons we didn’t get

chance to use our Jersey Passes as

much as we would have liked is the

fact we were totally spoilt by the vast

range of outdoor walks, trails and

beaches that Jersey has. It is worth

noting that from 1st May each year

dogs are not permitted on the beaches

between the hours of 10am and 6pm –

although this caused us little problems

as there were so many other places to

take them. There is no way I can cover

every walk we did whilst in Jersey but

these are a few of the highlights from

our trip.

Devils Hole – a relatively short walk

from the car park down a graded path

leads you to a large geological “hole”

where a sea cave has collapsed. It is

about 750m from the carpark to the

“hole” but there are a number of steps

on the route to not accessible for

prams or wheelchairs. The devils hole

is on the northern coast.

Plemont Bay – a lovely coastal walk

on the cliff tops on graded paths

between the access points. There are

cafes and restaurants dotted along the

route. There are quite a few exposed

sections so dogs need to be kept under

control and children under close

supervision.

St Ouens Bay – A huge sandy bay

where all the surf schools and kite

surfing etc… are located. There is also

a large expanse of sand dunes where

the dogs had a great time exploring the

rabbit holes. This is a very popular spot

for local dog walkers and can get quite

busy and unfortunately is a little spoilt

by the amount of dog mess left lying

around.

Gorey and Grouville Bay – our early

morning and evening walk as it was

walking distance from the

accommodation (down a very large

hill!). Even though there was a large

dog competition happening locally the

huge beach never got busy and there

was always plenty of space to find your

own quiet spot. The sand is

compressed very hard so it can be

accessible to a pram at certain times.

During the day there are little kiosks

along the promenade. In a warm

evening the promenade is a beautiful

spot for a quiet stroll admiring the

views of Mont Orgueil castle above the

quaint harbour which is adorned by

many restaurants.

Eating Out

As with everything else in Jersey you

are totally spoilt for choice in eating

out, all across the island are dotted tea

rooms, pubs and restaurants in which

to sample some of the local food.

Obviously at the top of the must try list

is the local Jersey Royal potatoes

which are grown in every spare plot of

land across the island. May is a great

time of year to watch them being

harvested by hand on some extremely

steep slopes, we were amused to see

as we were driving round houses

selling Jersey Royals from honesty

boxes at the side of the road in the

same way you usually expect to see

eggs!

Another must is to check out the local

seafood, king and queen scallops are

available year round, spider crabs are

available from April onwards and

oysters, ormers, mussels and turbot

are all locally farmed. There is no

shortage of seafood restaurant’s to

sample the local delights.

Some of our favourite meals out on

Jersey included:

Mad Mary’s Café at Bouley Bay –

Bouley Bay is worth a trip in its own

right, but an extra bonus is Mad Mary’s

Café at the bottom, run by Mary a

friendly Irish women who serves a

great cooked breakfast and provides

great chat and information about the

island. Lovely to see a mixture of

tourists and visitors visiting this tucked

away gem.

Seymour Inn (www.seymourinn.co.uk)

– a great little pub in La Rocque which

served a variety of traditional pub

meals and local seafood.

Feast – (http://feast.je) set on Gorey

Pier, this is a great place to eat whilst

taking in the sights of Gorey.

Ransoms Garden Centre –

(www.ransomsgardencentre.co.uk) A

great garden centre with a wonderful

café, worth a visit for the lovely cakes

and meringues alone!

Coming up in 2014...

There are lots of events going on

across the island during the rest of

2014 here are some of the highlights:

14th - 15th August - Jersey Battle of

Flowers

30th-31st August – Jersey Live Festival

11th September – International Air

Display

23rd-25th October – Black Butter

Making

4th – 7th December – La Fete de Noue

We had a wonderful time in Jersey.

Rating: 5/5 For more information visit

www.jersey.com


The British moan don’t we? Too cold, too hot and my bum is too big.

But what about when we buy faulty goods or receive bad service?

Generally speaking, most of us just don’t got back to that restaurant where

we got a bad meal and might take an item back when it is faulty but give up

when we are told we can have a repair or a credit note and not a full refund.

Helen Dewdney is The Complaining Cow and writes a blog on how to

complain effectively. She refuses to accept poor service and asserts her legal

rights regularly. She says “I think it is really important to stand up for your rights and

get your full refund and further redress where appropriate.” Many companies for

example will tell you that you have to complain to the manufacturer if an item is

faulty. This is incorrect. Helen advises that this is a clear breach of the Sale of Goods

Act 1979. Your contract is with whom you gave the money and made the contract. If

the item is not of satisfactory quality then you are entitled to a full refund.

Many people have turned to Helen on social media requesting help with various

companies who won’t give refunds. “It is amazing how quickly and easily the

company pays up when the applicable Law is quoted. It is appalling that so many

companies still have a philosophy of trying it on with customers.” There are of course

many good companies out there too but it would appear that more have a long way

to go in their customer service.

It is the same with any kind of service. The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982

states that you are entitled to services to be carried out with reasonable skill and

care. Quite simply, if it hasn’t been then seek redress.

It is important to be polite when making complaints. Helen also advises that you

keep good evidence/records of communication, write/email where possible so that

you have a better record that can be proven rather than telephone calls and take the

matter further if necessary such as the CEO and/or the Ombudsman relevant for

your complaint.

Helen Dewdney is The Complaining Cow

championing consumer rights. She provides advice

on how to complain as well as relive her successes

on her own blog as well as guest blogging on other

sites. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast as a

blogger and a consumer rights campaigner, Radio 5

as an Expert in How to Complain and various other

local radio and media.

Website: www.thecomplainingcow.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecomplainingcow

Twitter: @complainingcow

Youtube: Helen Dewdney

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Turtles Flinger - Raphwww.flairplc.co.uk

Reviewed by Rachael Richardson

Growing up my

brother and I loved

watching Teenage Mutant

Ninja Turtles. We both had our

favourite, so I was excited when

my little boy got his Raphael Sai

-Throwing Flinger Action Figure.

All of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Flinger

Figurines also have rollers in their feet – Why? So

they can easily slide on smooth surfaces to get the

bad guys of course! They work great on the

counter, tables and even wood and tile floors. Each

Flinger Figurine comes with his weapon of choice

that can be shot or flung at the bad guy when they

need to fight. Get all of the Ninja Turtles together

for one awesome fight!

Raphael comes with a back slider which you load

the sai’s into (there are 3 in all) and just roll him

along and he fires them.

We love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Flinger

Figurines – they’re a lot of fun and pretty durable

during battles. We just have to watch out for flying

pizzas in our house now!.


The Zelfs: Flitter.www.character-online.co.uk

Reviewed by Sophie Knight

Flitter is a colourful, sturdy,

plastic troll-like toy and comes

complete with comb, elastic

hairbands, personalised charm

and full instruction leaflet.

She is an attractive shade of

green with purple hair, dragonfly

design on her body and

translucent wings. She has fully

positional limbs and her soft hair can be brushed into

different styles.

She comes attractively packaged in a clear plastic and

cardboard sleeve, so you can see which Zelf character is

inside. She is approximately 2.5 inches tall so is the

perfect size to fit in a child’s pocket and is recommended

for children over the age of 36 months.

I think the entire Zelf range is extremely cute as they are

all individual and are fun to collect, especially as they are

reasonably priced.

I would recommend Flitter as a fun toy for a young child.

Lip Balm Labwww.interplayuk.com

Reviewed by Cathy Porteus

My 11 year old daughter has

always loved “making things” and

has enjoyed similar kits in the

past, so we were looking forward

to receiving the Lip Balm Lab.

When it arrived, I was surprised

as the box was smaller than I

expected but it looked bright and eye catching.

The instructions were in colour, which was a nice touch

and helped make them easy to follow. They tell you

clearly when to wear the plastic gloves and also which

parts would need oven gloves (only necessary if you

heat water in the microwave to melt the wax).

The instructions also gave ideas for making custom

balms to your own recipe. My daughter enjoyed being

creative and making up her own formula.

On the whole though, this was a good kit, appealing to

both creative and scientific minded children.

Henry Hugglemonster

Roarsome Scooterwww.goldenbeartoys.com

Reviewed by Sally Ellis

The Henry Hugglemonster Roarsome

Scooter is simply a fantastic toy for

young children. It is recommended for

ages 3 upwards and our son Tristan,

having just turned 3, is obsessed

with all vehicles, so this was perfect for him.

The scooter doesn’t move of its own accord, but can

be rolled along the floor, encouraging lots of interaction

and imagination – it went very well along our kitchen

floor and could also easily be pushed along on carpet

as well.

Henry also has the fantastic feature of saying 6

different phrases when his tummy is pushed – an

adorable addition which teaches speech and really

brings the toy to life.

Henry is a Disney Junior character with his own TV

series telling stories of his friends and family, which are

aimed at pre-school children and although it originated

in America, has been dubbed with English accents for

UK audiences.

This item retails at £14.99 in a large variety of toy

stores, an extremely reasonable cost for such a

multi-functional toy and I would recommend it to

anyone with a young child. Top marks Henry!


Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Farting

Football www.goldenbeartoys.com

Reviewed by Becky Speller

The packaging was brilliant quality and very eye-catching

in a hexagonal shape. My little boy was so excited to get it

open. The ball itself is of excellent quality and very bright

with some funny cartoon photos of Dennis and Gnasher

‘parping’!!!!!

We had great fun kicking the ball around and also

bouncing it to make the ‘parping’ noise. It also makes

many different pitches of ‘parps’ as well. My son thought it

was hilarious as did I we were literally crying with

laughter!!! It brings a whole new level to the whoopee

cushion.

The one thing I would

say is due to the

material of the ball

it is not really suitable

to play outside if it is

wet as the material

would be ruined.

It is also quite heavy so

you have to be very careful playing with it

indoors!!

All in all a fantastic toy if you like silly ‘farting’ humour we

absolutely loved it. Well worth the money!!!!

The Zelfs: Teeny Geniewww.character-online.co.uk

Reviewed by Sophie Knight

“When the twilight moon is in

the sky the Zelfs appear in a

secret garden called Zardenia

where they share their special

powers!” The packaging is very

good, colourful and eye

catching and after reading this

on the box my two were

hooked. Amy literally squealed with delight when she

saw this Zelf, Teeny Genie has rainbow coloured silky

hair and is so cute. She comes with a comb, 3 elastic

hair bands, a charm (which was a small genie lamp), a

thread for the charm and a collector’s leaflet.

We had great fun combing her hair and making wishes.

My only reason for not giving this toy 5 out of 5 is that

there are no boy characters. My 5 year old son loved it

and was looking to see which one he could get but they

are all girls which is such a shame.

Overall this figure was a huge hit and we all really

enjoyed playing with it. Teeny Genie Zelf is fabulous for

imaginative play

Super Loop Bandswww.interplayuk.com

Reviewed by Sandra McGhee

My daughter Lucy was over the moon and extremely

excited that we had been chosen to review the Super

Loop Bands from Interplay UK, especially when the week

end beforehand we tried to buy the set ourselves and it

was out of stock locally much to our disappointment.

The set we received makes 5 bracelets (and clearly

indicates a warning sign for ages 8 years + due to small

parts). As soon as we opened the contents of the colourful

box we inspected it closer which contained 125 colourful

silicone loops (5 rainbow colours) and 5 metal ‘S’ clasps

and a 12 page instruction manual.

I would recommend this set, it is good value – priced at

£9.99 and would be an excellent good value gift for a

birthday present for friends. Lucy had lots of fun and now

wants to save her pennies to buy more refills so she can

carry on making the bracelets.

Sky Dancers - Jasminewww.character-online.co.uk

Reviewed by Louise Platt

It’s a very clever

gadget and my 6

year old was drawn

to this toy

immediately with

ooohs and aaaahs

as I tried to get

Jasmine out of the

packaging (which is

as hard to negotiate

as with all plastic

toys but very

pretty!). We quickly

worked out how to

use the Sky Dancer

– keeping her upright seems to be the best approach –

and found it an easy toy to use.

She is a very pretty fairy and the movement you get from

her when she does fly up (apparently up to 3 meters

although we have yet to try her outside and she hasn’t

hit our ceilings indoors yet!) is very graceful.

This toy has even given my daughter a chance to role

play so I would recommend it to others.

I think the price is quite reasonable as well and I really

hope she lasts for many, many more flights!


Minecraft Paper Craft - Shelter Packwww.character-online.co.uk

Reviewed by Helen Warner

I can’t tell you how excited my 7 year old son was

when the Minecraft Paper Craft Shelter Pack (inspired

by the very popular video game) from Character

Options came through the post! He thought it was the

best day ever! The packaging made it look exciting. It

was a heavy box which immediately made it feel good

quality.My son removed it from the box straight away

and I was surprised at how much there was to it, there

are over 48 pieces at 1/16 scale. This set kept him

occupied for a very long time. He is very into crafts and

Minecraft so this set was

perfect for him. He found

some bits a bit challenging

(the people and the dog)

but liked that about it. The

parts once built were

larger and more

substantial than I imagined

they would be.

Despite being paper the

set did not feel too flimsy

or fragile.

Lots of hours of entertainment and then fun playing.

We will be buying the other sets now for sure!

Vtriker Elite Scooter www.vtriker.com

Reviewed by Phillippa Plater and Daughter, Imogen aged 7 1/2

The day arrived and the scooter was delivered!

I hadn’t told Imogen that we were getting

one – I wanted to see her face when

we opened it… She pulled open the packaging

and her first words when she saw the

picture on the box was “Cool, I love

these!”

The instructions were quite straightforward

with a numbered diagram for all the parts and 5 steps to put it

together. The steering tube slotted in and the handlebars have

two screws to attach them operated by the Allen key provided.

All in all it took about 3 minutes.

Now this is no normal scooter, if you’re used to the 2 wheel

stunt scooter or the toddler 3 wheelers, this looks a bit strange;

it has two foot plates or “Action Decks” which you push in a

variety of ways to make the scooter move. It also has 2 bicycle

brakes on the handlebars, a great relief when you have a child

who scoots off at a million miles an hour on her regular

scooter.

It is sturdy, felt safe and well made. It is big, which made it

great for mummy (and even 6ft 4” Daddy) to ride. We’ve only

had it for a few days and have managed to master the basics,

give us another couple of weeks

and we’ll be slaloming and

skating for miles! Nano Quad Micro Quadrocopterwww.revell.de/en Reviewed by David Savage

After trying some of the Revell Control helicopters I was

looking forward to trying out the Nano Quad XS – a micro

quadrocopter that measures approx. 4.5cm (width) x

4.5cm (length) x 2.4cm (height) and a weight of 12g.

The small box has a clear window so that you can see

the Nano Quad. In the box there is the Nano Quad, a

small handheld remote control (requires 2x AAA

batteries, not supplied), a USB charging cable (for the

Nano Quad), 4 spare rotor blades, a user manual and

safety instructions.

Once the Nano Quad was charged I was ready to start

flying. As it was quite breezy outside I decided to stay

indoors. Making sure the remote was switched off, I

switched on the Nano Quad and placed it on the flat floor

as per the instructions. Then making sure the thrust was

in the down position I switched on the remote.

Overall, the Nano Quad is very addictive and enjoyable.

It does take quite a bit of practice to be able to control it

properly so if you do take it outside make sure you are

well away from other people.

The Nano Quad has a range of around 50 metres and for

such a small device is very

fast so make sure you

practice before attempting

outside or you will lose it.

Once being able to control

this micro quadrocopter it

is great fun.

Ladybird Worldwww.interplayuk.com Reviewed by Katie-Louise Lander

and Logan (age 4)

On the day I received Nick Baker’s Ladybird World I told my

son I had bought him a present, I only lifted the box up and

with big bright eyes and a beaming smile he said “ladybird box,

what’s in it?” The presentation of the box is very eye catching

with numerous ladybirds on it, big red writing with black spots

and a picture of the Ladybird world once set up.

The ladybird world contains a clear tank with lid, specimen

tubes, paintbrush, tweezers, field lens, tube holder and the

amazing informative guide, all of which were perfectly packed

into the box. The informative guide you must read before

starting the set up, it has every little detail in that you need to

know about ladybirds from the different species, how they live,

what they look like, there popularity and even information on

ladybirds making baby ladybirds. Everything is written in terms

which are easily explained to children so they understand also,

each of the contents is explained thoroughly with what to do’s

and how to do’s.

My overall opinion of Nick Baker’s

Ladybird world is… that it’s a fantastic

product that is also educational.

Logan’s overall opinion is it’s good

because I can have bug pets and its

fun but it’s not fair because I can’t

keep them forever until they get old.


SEA LIFE London Aquarium

www.visitsealife.comReviewed by Rachel Osbourne

On Sunday our family headed to London to visit

the SEA LIFE London Aquarium. In our party there

were 5 very excited people – 2 adults, and three

children aged 10, 8 and 7.

We picked up our tickets from the very friendly

lady on the counter and bought a guide (for a

reasonable £3.50) which is full of information, some

vouchers, and also some children’s activities.

We set off into the centre, crossing over the top of

the shark tank, walking on a glass floor with the

sharks swimming directly below us, which is a very

strange feeling, but also amazing to see them

from that angle.

As we made our way through the aquarium, we

were very impressed with the way it was set out. It

did get a bit crowded around some of the tanks,

but that is to be expected at such a popular

attraction. Next to the tanks there were

information screens which showed information on

all of the creatures in that tank. We thought they

were well set out with the major points about

each in larger font, then more detail written a bit

smaller if you were interested

The range of species at the aquarium was

amazing and I could have happily spent all day

wandering round, there is so much to see, from

the penguins (my personal favourite), through all

sorts of fish, sharks, frogs and turtles, to the

Japanese Spider Crab, which were huge!

Although the girls said they would pay any

amount of money to visit again(!), when we do I

will definitely be booking online in advance as you

save 15% on the walk up price, which we think

makes the price about right for a central London

attraction. We spent around three hours there,

although we could have spent more, so we found

it good value for money.

SEA LIFE Brighton is even bigger and better this year

with the addition of the brand new Rainforest

Adventure! Submerge yourself in our rainforest,

feeling the soft floor under your feet and breathing in

the earthy smells as you explore and discover our

Anaconda, Water Dragons, Poison Dart Frogs,

Piranha and group of rescued terrapins.

Continue your voyage of exploration through the

world’s oldest operating aquarium, meeting sharks,

turtles, seahorses and many more creatures along

the way. If you’re feeling brave, you can even touch

a starfish or crab at our interactive rockpool.


Reviewed by Emma Bradley www.CondorFerries.com

On 1 May 2014 we travelled to Jersey from Weymouth using

the very efficient Condor Ferry 4 hour crossing.

The access to the port takes you along Weymouth seafront with

plenty of parking for the beach and seafront attractions

(amusements, beach cafes, and boat hire). Next door to the

port is Weymouth Sea Life tower, a 53m high rotating viewing

platform giving views over Weymouth, the Jurassic Coast and

Portland Harbour.

Having travelled on a ferry numerous times before we were

familiar with the check in procedures at the ferry terminal,

however everything was well sign posted and staff were friendly

in checking us in.

We had seats in Club Class which is conveniently situated on

the main floor of the ferry. Club Class consists of a separate

enclosed section, seating approx. 50, with spacious leather

seats and a table with a central lamp, there are four seats to

each table, but still plenty of space to recline your seat and

relax.

One of the advantages of being in Club Class is that the

hostess takes your order for food and delivers it direct to your

table. There is no restaurant area on the ship, in the other areas

you purchase food from central kiosks. All passengers receive

allocated seating. Other than Club Class there is also another

section of seating with reclining seats which must be pre-

booked for an additional fee.

A nice feature of the ferry travelling with a young child was a

separate children’s lounge away from the main passengers

which was brightly designed and had a mounted television on

the wall showing modern children’s films.

The ship is set out on three levels with 3 outside areas, all at

the stern of the ship. The Club Class and reclined seating are

on one level with the toilets, baby change and children’s area.

The main shopping kiosks (Bistro, Lat49 costa coffee, duty free

and bar) are located on the lower level accessed via several

steps.

Overall a pleasant and relatively efficient service (even in the

rough weather still arriving on time) with friendly staff and good

facilities

Condor Ferries

Weymouth to Jersey

Reviewed by Brian Grehan

The Mickey Mouse Daysacks

from LittleLife are refreshingly

different. They look comfortable

and as the name implies they

have a few purposes instead of

restraining the inquisitive toddler.

Yes they do carry out the job of

keeping the little ones safe and

prevent them from going too far

away with the aid of reins and a

top grab handle. But the

Daysacks give them that little bit

of freedom so they do not feel

that they are restricted too much.

The other main purpose is that

the toddler can carry things

around with them in the sack.

Like a favourite toy or even fresh

nappies and wipes should little

events occur while out and about.

Another great thing about the

Mickey Mouse Daysack is that it

looks fantastic. Of course it goes

without saying that with the

design and Mickey Mouse look to

it our two toddlers love their

Daysacks. In fact when we go out

they put their little arms up to put

them on.

A great safety feature of the

Mickey Mouse Daysack, other

than the reins and grab handle, is

that inside the sack there is a

label with name address and

contact details should they

wander and get lost. Whoever

thought of that little thing is a

genius as far as I’m concerned!

The Mickey Mouse Daysack is

both practical and fun and our

two wearers give it two thumbs

and arms up!

Rating: 5/5 RRP: £22.99


Mickey Mouse Daysack www.littlelife.co.uk


Frankie & Benny’s Trafford Centre, Manchester

www.frankieandbennys.com Reviewed by Debbie Talbot

My family came to visit me in Manchester so we wanted to go out for a special meal.

Our party consisted of 5 adults and 4 children. We arrived at the restaurant and had a

brief wait in the lovely bar area. The pager we were given went off and we headed over

to our table.

My twins are 22 months old and so share a meal/drink. This was no problem at all for

the helpful and friendly staff. While we were enjoying our drinks we chose from the many

menu options.

The children were given activity packs which kept them occupied. The children’s meals

started at just £4.25 for a main course, dessert and refillable soft drink. There is also an

optional side of vegetables, side salad or baked beans. There was also a £7.75 option

for juniors.

The baby change and toilet facilities were clean and tidy. The staff were so friendly and

very good with the children in our party. The price of our main course choices ranged

from £8-10. 8 meals came to between £60-70 after a 20% discount voucher we had was

applied. That is such good value for 9 people eating out.

I would recommend Frankie & Benny’s for families, couples and especially special

occasions. We heard birthday music being played during our evening.

Frankie & Benny’s also offer a 1 course lunch menu for just £6.95, 2 courses costs

£9.45 and 3 courses £10.95. There is so much choice on the lunch menu. We have also

been on another occasion and enjoyed their breakfasts.

Their brand new menu has just launched with over thirty new dishes to try as well as

some amazing new updates to your American Italian favourites!

Whatever you fancy this summer, you’re sure to find something to love on their new

menu!

To find your nearest Frankie & Benny’s visit www.frankieandbennys.com


What’s on at The Lowry Theatre?

War Horse

Wed 23 July – Sat 20 September

Here's One We Made Earlier

The story of BBC Children's

broadcasting; past, present and future.

Sat 19 July - Sun 12 October

Beauty and the Beast

Wed 24 - Sat 27 September

£21.00 - £43.00

Includes £2 booking fee.

Edward Scissorhands

Tue 25 November - Sat 29 November

£29.00 - £41.00

Includes £2 booking fee.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Thu 18 December - Sat 10 January

£30.00 - £44.00

WAR HORSE

EDWARD

SCISSORHANDS

HERE’S ONE WE MADE EARLIER

Box Office: 0843 208 6000

www.thelowry.com

What’s on and whereDates for your diaries for July - Oct 14

July 2014 - Sept 2014

19/20 July - River boat festival

www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/outdoorevents/

10 August - WWI Commemoration Airshow

www.shuttleworth.org

July 2014

July 12th - Concert on the Green - Worsley Green

18th - 26th July - Dinosaur Zoo at The Palace Theatre

27th July - Poppies in the Park, Parr Fold Park,

Walkden 2pm - 4pm

23rd July - Sept - War Horse at The Lowry Theatre

31st July - Summer Holidays Junk Houses at Ordsall

Hall 10.30 - 2.30

Aug 20143rd Aug - Sooty Show at The Lowry Theatre

16th - 17th Aug- LEGO® City Weekend at

LEGOland® Discovery Manchester

What’s on and whereDates for your diaries for July - Oct 14

22nd Aug - Thank you for the Music - Bolton Octagon

Sept 20148th - 11th Sept - Swan Lake - The Palace Theatre

11th Sept - 20th Sept -The Full Monty - Opera House

Manchester

Oct 20143rd Oct - 2nd Nov - Brick or Treat Halloween event at

LEGOland® Discovery Manchester

12th Oct - Tudor Child Exhibition at Ordsall Hall

21st Oct - 25th Oct - Joseph and his Technicolor

Dreamcoat at The Palace Theatre

24th Oct - ABBA Mania- Opera House Manchester

Bedfordshire

Salford / Trafford

16 July / 20 August / 17 September

Raw Talent – Open Mic Competition


Take a look at our listings below for ideasof events to visit and shows to see... fill

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Wychwood Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse30 May to 1 June 2014 www.wychwoodfestival.com Reviewed by Carla Allsopp

Where do I start? This was our first experience of a festival and also of camping as a family, so a big double

whammy! One which myself and our 4 year old twin daughters were really excited about.

On arrival we parked and checked in fairly quickly. There were plenty of Marshall’s around, each it appeared

with specific roles in order to ensure the smooth running of getting people into the camping area and back out

again once pitched up. There were several different areas, which was entirely our choice in which to set up

camp, general camping, family and quiet areas as well as the other areas for the caravans and camper vans.

With the Big Top, Main Stage, The Hobgoblin/BBC/Comedy Stage and also the Pomme Stage there was no

shortage of choice and we enjoyed dipping in and out of the different areas throughout the festival, taking our

portable camping chairs with us as we did so. Mr Tumble drew a big crowd and our girls thoroughly enjoyed

seeing him.

We enjoyed many of the artist’s during the weekend, although we particularly enjoyed The Real Thing, Newton

Faulkner, Reef, The Levellers and of course The Boomtown Rats.

We had a great first experience of a family friendly festival, one that we enjoyed so much (yes that includes the

husband) that we have booked to go again next year! Here’s hoping that the weather is kind to us again.

From crafts, relaxation to live music there really is something for everyone.

Grillstock Festival, Bristol7-9 June 2014 www.grillstock.co.uk Reviewed by Lora Hole

Grillstock is a festival celebrating barbecued food and music. Their slogan is Meat, Music, Mayhem and I think

this sums it up very well! The festival in Bristol is located at the amphitheatre on the Harbourside.

At the top of the festival site is where the BBQ competitors are and you can watch them preparing their food.

Later on in the day, we found this to be a good place to go if you were feeling a bit peckish as they are happy

to let you try their food.

The stage is at the bottom of the festival site. Bands such as the Slap Ya Mama Big Band and Levi Roots

played to a noisy crowd. We had a great time listening to the bands and even though we hadn’t heard of some

of them before, the music was catchy and my two year old daughter loved dancing to the songs!

The festival grounds were very clean and tidy, however by evening there was a lot of mess which is to be

expected of a festival and not the fault of the organisers as there was more than an ample amount of bins

provided including recycling bins. We found all staff to be friendly and helpful when needed.

Overall, I would say the festival is good value for money at £30.00 for a weekend ticket. We had a wonderful

day out as a family and would definitely recommend it as it appeals to a wide range of ages.


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and easy to create windchime

will keep your children

occupied on a sunny

afternoon! It’s a great recycling

project and fun to do!!

1. Turn your plant put upside down and push holes

around the bottom lip at even spaces and add threads

to the holes - they look great at different lengths.

2. Paint your bottle tops in bright colours ideally with

acrylic paints (watch your fingers as some bottle top

edges can be sharp).

3. When the bottle tops are dry, decorate with buttons,

feathers etc... and when you stick the buttons to the

bottle tops, trap the thread between the 2.

4. For extra special effect add a little bell at the bottom

of each thread so it makes a pretty sound when

swaying in the breeze.

You will need:

A plastic plant pot, bottle tops,

buttons, small bells, glue, paint and

thread.


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Some prizes may be sent direct from sponsors and

we cannot be held liable for any prizes that are lost in

the post.

Only fully completed entries via our Competition Entry

Form will be accepted, all others will be deleted.

Any entries deemed suspicious or from bots will be

deleted.

We reserve the right to refuse any entry.

Fabulous competitions

for you to enter on the

What’s Good To Do

website!

Win a family ticket

to see Hetty

Feather Live on

Stage at the

Vaudeville

Theatre, London

www.hettyfeatherlive.com

Win Bubble Buster

Kazoo and Pumpaloons

games from Drumond Park www.whatsgoodtodo.co.uk/summer-fun-from-drumond-park-competition

Win a family ticket to see Horrible Histories

BARMY BRITAIN PART TWO! at the

Garrick Theatre, Londonwww.whatsgoodtodo.co.uk/horrible-histories-barmy-britain-

part-two-competition

www.whatsgoodtodo.co.uk/hetty-feather-

live-on-stage-competition

Documents

What's Good To Do Magazine - July to October 2014