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The Boom Blog: Stories, Style & Small Moments ✨
Welcome to our digital corner! This is where we share the messy, beautiful reality of family life, spotlight the incredible local people shaping our community, and give you a peek behind the scenes. From handy parenting hacks and local days-out inspiration to everyday chat, grab a cuppa and stay a while.
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Walking for Love, Loss and Hope: Raising Awareness for Baby Loss in Derbyshire
Written by Georgina - Mum of the Hemsley Family This September, I will be taking on the Sands Charity 100k Challenge, walking 100...
Boom Blog
Aug 31, 20252 min read
Our Family Trip to Gloworm Festival 2025
Written by: Steph Voce Co-owner & Director This year we headed to Gloworm Festival and it truly was a day packed with fun for all the...
Boom Blog
Aug 29, 20252 min read
What's On: Summer 2025
There's truly something for everyone. From family fun days to woodland toddler classes. From tree climbing to craft workshops. And from theatre performances to museum events. Have an amazing summer!
Boom Blog
Jul 13, 202524 min read
Carsington Sailing Club Summer Splash!
Carsington Sailing Club is a vibrant, family-friendly sailing and watersports centre located on the scenic shores of Carsington Water in Derbyshire, near the edge of the Peak District.
Boom Blog
Jun 28, 20252 min read
More Acts, Workshops and Activities Announced for Gloworm Family Weekend
Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce loads more acts, new zones, activities and workshops that will elevate this year’s festival experience, set to take place August 8-10.
Boom Blog
Apr 16, 20254 min read
What's On: Easter 2025
Happy Easter everyone! Here's our comprehensive guide to What's On over the school holidays!
Boom Blog
Mar 29, 202515 min read
Fancy a Walk, Mate?
A great hiking group called Fancy a Walk Mate which has brought a new sense of adventure into times away from the family.
Boom Blog
Mar 3, 20253 min read
What's On: February Half Term 2025
Here's everything you need to know to keep your little ones busy during half term! Let's keep everything crossed for some blue skies!
Boom Blog
Feb 2, 202512 min read
First Acts Revealed for Gloworm Festival 2025!
Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Thoresby Park for 2025, marking five incredible years at this much-loved location.
Boom Blog
Jan 31, 20254 min read
Frugal Family Days Out
Stay-at-home mum, Clare shares her tips for cheap or free days out in Derbyshire!
Boom Blog
Jan 7, 20253 min read
The Christmas countdown begins! Get ready for Festive Derby
Get ready to enjoy a winter wonderland as Festive Derby returns.
Boom Blog
Nov 14, 20244 min read
Autumn crafting: 5 ways to get the Denby Pottery Village experience at home
Discover 5 ways to get a taste of the Denby Pottery Village experience at home
Boom Blog
Oct 30, 20246 min read
What's On: October Half Term 2024
Pumpkin picking, creepy crafts, autumnal trails, Halloween parties and then, later in the week, some spectacular bonfire and firework events
Boom Blog
Oct 20, 202413 min read
Wild Walks in Belper
Being on the edge of Peak District is a true blessing with dozens of trails, hikes and nature walks to do both alone and as a family.
Boom Blog
Sep 27, 20244 min read
Family Gruffalo Day with Woodland Connections
Boom Buddy Family, The Watsons, joined Bonnie and Kate from Woodland Connections for a Gruffalo-themed morning in the woods.
Boom Blog
Aug 21, 20243 min read
What's On: Summer 2024
This guide is EVEN BIGGER and EVEN BETTER than the six glorious pages we offered you in the magazine!
Boom Blog
Jul 22, 202425 min read
Review: Adventures for Kids by Saul and Henry Taylor
The heart of the book is pure adventure and it encourages kids to explore what nature has to offer.
Boom Blog
Jul 9, 20243 min read
What's On: May Half Term 2024
Hunting for dragonflies, meeting LEGO masterbuilders, creating dinosaur-themed crafts, attending inspirational storytellings and more!
Boom Blog
May 23, 20248 min read
Five Family Films
The Ritz Cinema Belper is the perfect place to see a wide variety of films for all ages.
Boom Blog
May 17, 20242 min read
Autism Awareness Month: Awesome Activity Providers
Hello from The Yallops! I'm Bethan and I’m married to my wonderful husband, Josh. We live in Horsley Woodhouse with our three sons. Toby...
Boom Blog
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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