ARE YOU AWARE OF THE RECENT PLANS TO BUILD WASTE INCINERATION PLANT BETWEEN BARTON STACEY AND LONGPARISH? [Wheelabrator Incinerator in USA] Information has been mostly limited to Social Media and lots of local people will be affected by these proposals, not just those living in Barton Stacey or Longparish. It will not just affect the villages […]
Our Purple Kaboodle Test Valley Network on Facebook is an active group of 800 local people all asking for and sharing recommendations in the local Test Valley area. All these details below are first hand recommendations as shared between the group. BEST PLACES TO BUY SKI BOOTS Profeet, London Ski Togs, Southampton Snow and Rock, […]
Our Purple Kaboodle Test Valley Network on Facebook is an active group of 800 local people all asking for and sharing recommendations in the local Test Valley area. All these details below are first hand recommendations as shared between the group. BEST CAR VALETS New Edition Eco Steam Valet – Click here for more info […]
I don’t know about you, but I have been suckered into the trend of internet browsing for the cheapest deals for flights and accommodation. It takes quite literally HOURS to coordinate a family holiday from trying to find flights that link in with accommodation availability, sorting the transfers (usually in a foreign language!), not to […]
It seems a long way off now (and at times when there are still heavy frosts, hard to believe!), but before we know it summer will be here and there will be 8 glorious weeks to fill. Even when living in the Test Valley, with so much on our doorstep, we can by no means rely on the […]
It is a weird one to write about as the snow is trying (and failing miserably!) to fall, but as Half-Term approaches I really enjoy spending at least one day on an “outing” with the children and heading to the beach. It is always a winner as the beaches are clear and parking is easy. […]
Finding a comfortable, clean, friendly, great value place to stay can be a minefield. Whether you are visiting the area and looking for somewhere for a night or two, or you have extra friends or family to stay and need somewhere for them to sleep, then look no further than our “Best 3 recommendations for […]
I spend a lot of time organising holidays for families of all ages and sizes, as well as being able to speak from experience as I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old, so here are a few holiday tips I can recommend. 1) Be smart where you book. Many family friendly […]