Families Chiltern Magazine

23/01/2025

This weekend is packed full of theatrical delights! Just check out our new What’s On guide to see what some of our amazing local theatres are offering. There’s breathtaking magic at The Elgiva and enchanting acrobatics the Wycombe Swan Theatre, while Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is capturing hearts with the classic ‘Annie’.

There’s lovely toddler toddler group sessions with Restore Hope's Hope tots, and Tiny Talk Time at Wycombe Museum. Plus Chesham Library is holding its weekly Bounce and Rhyme session. Click on the link below, or pick up a copy locally.

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21/01/2025

🌟 Boost your child’s confidence this spring with Perform! 🎭

Free trial classes for 4-12s combining drama, dance, and singing to develop confidence, communication, coordination, and concentration.

🌊 Dive into an underwater adventure or a thrilling fairytale!

Venues: Amersham, Beaconsfield, Berkhamsted, Gerrards Cross, Wendover.

Book now: www.perform.org.uk/try
📞 020 7255 9120 💻[email protected]

20/01/2025

Join Claire from Chesham as she reviews her family time out at Mulligans Hemel Hempstead. The winter months can be wet and dreary, so see what they enjoyed inside in the warm. Click on the link below, or pick up a copy locally.

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16/01/2025

We are just two weeks into the New Year and already there’s a whole host of activities to enjoy. For all things toddler, Discover Bucks Museum have a splendid special self-led under 5s session in their fabulous Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, while the NHM in Tring have a toddler hands on specimen session.

Bletchley Park is open for all those codebreaking enthusiasts and is hosting a special cipher session for teenagers. For Hedgehog and wild animal lovers, there’s Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital Visitor Centre, and if peace and relaxation is needed then Lindengate has open gardens for all to enjoy. Click on the link below, or pick up a copy locally.

https://bit.ly/3BYZfmP

14/01/2025

🐉Who loves Underpants?🐲

Dive into our Book Club article where Rachel Bailey chats with Claire Freedman about her newest book, ‘Dragons Love Underpants!’ Find out her favourite ‘Underpants’ book, how she became an author and what other books she’s published and loved!

🌟Competition time!✨
For the chance to win a copy of her newest book, click on the link below or pick up a copy locally.
Closing date: February 3rd.
Good luck to all our lovely Readers🥰.

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13/01/2025

🌲Jump into the New Year with our Junior Reporter's favourite Outdoor Walks. 🌿🌳

Join our newest Junior Reporter, Lilly, as she explores Rushmere Country Park. Click on the link below to see her adventures, or pick up a copy locally.

https://bit.ly/4j2Sa5s

11/01/2025

Brrr it's cold out here, but we are braving a visit to the Chilterns Lifestyle Centre. Look who picked up a copy of the new Winter Issue here and found themselves on our review page! 🥰😍🤩

09/01/2025

❄Let us warm up your winter with our newest issue of Families Chiltern. It’s packed full of some great articles to make the winter days seem lighter.

Inside you’ll find:
🌟Reviews on Family days out: If you are looking for somewhere new to visit, we've got some fabulous places for you to check out.
🌟 Embracing education: As the new school term begins, we share the best ways to help children thrive and become confident learners.
🌟Parenting: We’ve great tips on balancing work and family life, on motivating and inspiring your children, and on embracing the importance of relaxation and downtime.
🌟What’s On: Want to make unforgettable family memories? Our Guide has some amazing activities to chose from.
Read our new winter issue here, or pick up a copy locally.
https://bit.ly/FCJF25

08/01/2025

✨Happy New Year to all our amazing Readers✨

We're starting 2025 with a bang!🎉 Our brand-new issue is finally here, and it's packed full of things to warm up your winter.

In this issue, you’ll find:
🌟Feel more alive in 2025: Get inspired by fresh ideas to help you embrace change and feel your best this year!
🌟 Our Junior Reporters: Join them on their latest outdoor adventures as they explore the wonders of nature.
🌟 Days Out Reviews, Interviews & Competitions
🌟What’s On: Your ultimate guide to exciting places to explore and unforgettable adventures waiting to be had.

Read our new winter issue here, or pick up a copy locally.
https://bit.ly/FCJF25

26/12/2024

The countdown to New Year is on, and if you’re looking to keep the festivities going there’s plenty of magic still to enjoy! ✨

🌟 Marvel at the stunning illuminations at Ashridge House, see Blenheim Palace in all it's beautiful glory, or immerse yourself in a cosy Nordic Christmas at Hughenden National Trust 🎄.

🕵️‍♂️ Test your skills with some cracking codebreaking at Bletchley Park, or get up close with minibeasts and snakes at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre 🐍.

For fun-filled family adventures, click on the link in our bio or grab a copy locally. 🎉

https://bit.ly/3Z1R0PB

24/12/2024

We’ve never been to Waddesdon Manor before and were lucky enough to be invited to experience some of their Christmas festivities. The weather outside truly was freezing (and extremely windy) which only added to the Christmassy feel. The strobe lights from outside the Manor were visible before we even got close to it and only heightened the anticipation. The market was bustling and welcoming, our first Christmas one of the year! There were all kinds of presents to buy, lovely arts and crafts, plus a variety of pickles a plenty.

The projections outside the house were phenomenal; we caught the exciting end of the ‘tale’ with the dragon roaring away and had to stand and watch it anew before we could convince the kids to try the light trail. The light trail was beautiful, with the combination of music and light giving a very peaceful and joyous feeling. My kids loved the interactive lights and spent a good amount of time signing ‘we wish you a merry Christmas’ into the funnels to get the trees to light up. The giant bauble and star were beautiful, and the trees themselves lent their own pretty to the lights.

The boys were clamouring to go to the house to visit the ‘dragon’ and the timed slot we had gave us a good chance to walk around without being caught up in crowd (something I was acutely more concerned about this year). We walked around reading the story of Sleeping Beauty played out in each magnificent room, which were really breathtaking- from the Christmas trees, to the table decorations, each room was stunningly decorated. My eldest sought the golden rose in every room while my youngest loved the sensory boxes, even the ‘horse smell’ one😂.

I have to also mention the people working there who were so very friendly, helpful and accommodating which was a real relief given I was on crutches at the time. The bus drivers helped us on and off the bus, while those in the house quickly offered and coordinated the use of the lift to go up to every level. It was a truly wonderful and magical night and gave us a well needed boost of excitement and energy.

Happy Christmas Eve everyone🥰.

24/12/2024

🤸Soft play centres can be a haven for parents of younger children, especially if the weather turns turbulent.🤸‍♀️

Claire from Chesham, has taken her children and reviewed 3 different soft play centres for our Readers. Click on the link below to see how many stars she gave DJ's Play Zone or pick up a copy locally.

https://bit.ly/4fk63Kr

23/12/2024

Follow our Junior Reporters as they explore new places, discover exciting stories, and share their adventures with you. This week, Lily explored the beautiful Blenheim Palace. Click on the link below to see the day unfold or pick up a copy locally.

https://bit.ly/40Cxs5I

19/12/2024

Just one week until Christmas! 🎄 Whether you're already in full festive swing, craving some holiday fun, or need a break from it all, there’s something for everyone.

🐾 Head over to The Stables MK for a pawsome adventure, or enjoy a magical breakfast with Father Christmas at Thromley. Wycombe Museum is crafting gorgeous keepsakes, while Beaconsfield offers Christmas cookery workshops to spice up your season.

❄️Iver EnvironmentCentre has winter-themed crafts to brush off those cobwebs, and it's the last week to enjoy the spectacular Cracker of a Christmas at Odds Farm Park.

🎁✨Whatever you're in the mood for, our What’s On Guide has a whole sleigh of exciting events waiting for you! Click on the link below or pick up a copy locally.

https://bit.ly/3Z1R0PB

18/12/2024

There’s magic at our museums this Christmas! There’s Christmas Science for kids, selfies and stocking trails, the history and spirit of Christmas celebrated over different ages and many a crafting session to be explored.

Click on the link below to read our ‘Fabulous family activities to brighten your Christmas article’ or pick up a copy locally.

https://bit.ly/FCxmas24

17/12/2024

What an amazing night! We were lucky enough to be invited to see ‘Aladdin’ at the Wycombe Swan Theatre and it didn’t disappoint.

We got to watch the magic unfold on stage before getting the chance to see some of the lovely stars up close after and meet some very kind people too. My youngest was a touch overwhelmed at first and cuddled in for a few minutes as Sven Gali took the stage by storm and declared his nefarious schemes to trick Aladdin, but quickly he was swept away by the pantomime too.

There were vibrant colours, dazzling dancers and irrepressible characters galore. There was the sweet romance of Aladdin and Jasmine and the infamous carpet making an appearance too, the diabolical plans of Sven Gali which brought resounding ‘Boos!’ and the shenanigans of the Lankey family- with the fabulous Lola and sons. The vibe was fantastic, everyone singing and dancing when they could. Double entendres were a-plenty with great laughs all around, especially when Vernon Kay, La Voix and Kyle Richardson jazzed up the stage. There were a whole host of other Stars, including young children, who danced and sang their hearts out as they spun an entertaining tale.

It was a lush night and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Asking little C today, he gave it high praise with, ‘It was so so good mummy’ and I believe that truly sums it up.

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16/12/2024

🤸Soft play centres can be a haven for parents of younger children, especially if the weather turns turbulent. 🤸‍♀️

Claire from Chesham, has taken her children and reviewed 3 different soft play centres for our Readers. Click on the link below to see how many stars she gave Sapphire Gymnastics - Pitstone or pick up a copy locally.

https://bit.ly/4fk63Kr

14/12/2024