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  • The Wombles Take a Holiday…at the Heights of Abraham!

    The Wombles Take a Holiday…at the Heights of Abraham!

    The Wombles Take a Holiday…at the Heights of Abraham!

    If you sang “Underground, overground, wombling free…”, chances are many could join in and finish this much-loved tune. The Wombles of Wimbledon first captured hearts as a series of charming children’s books written by Elisabeth Beresford for her young son, Marcus, in the late 1960s. Inspired by a family walk on Wimbledon Common, and a child’s mispronunciation of the name! The stories introduced readers to a group of eco-conscious, pointy nosed creatures who lived underground and “made good use of the things that they find.”

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  • Family fun at Nottingham’s Gloworm Festival

    Family fun at Nottingham’s Gloworm Festival

    The Gloworm Festival 2024 once again proved why it’s one of the most beloved events for families in Nottinghamshire. Set in the picturesque Holme Pierrepont Country Park, home of the National Water Sports Centre, this year’s festival was a fantastic celebration of family fun, creativity, and community spirit, offering something for everyone from toddlers to teens, and even parents.

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