By Rev. Elliott George - Belper Vicar Hello there – I’m Elliot, the new vicar for Belper! We’re about to enter my favourite time of year, when schools start talking about Springtime topics like flowers and life-cycles. As you can see in the photo above, we’re desperate for new life to begin – when the days will brighten up, leaves start growing on our trees again, and the damp and cold of Winter will (hopefully) fizzle away. Maybe some of you have also started stocking up on

Do you have a family tradition, that you did as a child or have you started your own with your little family? Our boom buddies have shared their Christmas / Festive traditions they have, maybe they will inspire you to start one similar? The Carrington-Coope Family have a few family traditions that this year they are introducing Cole too. on Christmas Eve Eve they have a cheese board, then on Christmas Eve they have their matching pj's on and enjoy a domino's whilst watching a

The "Elf on the Shelf" tradition is all about creating fun, festive mischief each day leading up to Christmas. For parents it can quickly become a nightmare! So sit tight and save this page for the panic of what to do next! First up the nice and easy - Elf welcome!! & where it all goes down hill... 💌 Elf Arrival Ideas Make the beginning of the season special. Grand Entrance: Have the elf arrive by "parachuting" down from the ceiling or light fixture with a small paper parach

Written by : Rebecca Marshall Mum of One, Business Owner & Accountant of Strive Business Limited Christmas is often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but let’s be honest—it can also be the most financially demanding. As a mum of one, running two businesses and managing a household, I understand how quickly festive spending can get out of hand. Between buying gifts, filling the fridge, decorating the house, and keeping the kids entertained, the pressure to make it

Are you celebrating firework night at home this year? If so, make sure you read this blog first – it is predicted that this year 500 children and their families will join the growing number of people who will remember bonfire night for the wrong reasons . . . Here are the facts: Over 550 children under 16 are taken to A&E in the 4 weeks surrounding Bonfire Night alone Most injuries happen at private or family displays The vast majority of firework burn injuries are to the e

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids — costumes, sweets, spooky fun, and lots of imagination! But not every family chooses to go trick-or-treating. Whether it’s for health reasons, age, weather, or just personal choice, that doesn’t mean your little ones have to miss out on the magic. Here are some fun, safe, and creative ways to enjoy Halloween at home. 🎨 1. Host a Costume Parade at Home Let your child dress up in their favorite costume and do a

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!

We fell in love with the Lincolnshire coast. You may instantly think of Skegness, which is good fun for kids – I’ll skip to that in a minute – but can we just talk about the beautiful and scenic Sutton-on-Sea and around that area?!

We asked our Boom Buddy families to share a song that brings back holiday memories or a tune that's the first thing to go on at the family BBQ or is always top of the summer roadtrip playlist!

While many parents may already be veterans when it comes to travelling with children of any age, for some moms and dads, this will be the first time they undertake the mission of taking their little ones abroad. It is doable and doesn’t have to be that stressful.

Did you know Westward Ho! is one of only two places in the world that has an exclamation mark in its name? Saint-Louis-du-Ha!-Ha! in Quebec, Canada being the other. In 2021, we visited the beautiful seaside village of Westward Ho! on the North Devon coast. It was our first time but most definitely not the last!

Travelling with children doesn’t have to be difficult. Planning and preparation can make the experience enjoyable for all! Here are some of our top tips for travelling with toddlers and young children.

Father’s Day – that one Sunday a year when dad is officially allowed to lounge on the sofa, wield the BBQ tongs like a knight, and receive lovingly handmade cards with dubious portraits of himself.

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.

Stay-at-home mum, Clare shares her tips for cheap or free days out in Derbyshire!

Our bumper Christmas What's On has winter trails, carol singing, stately homes, Christmas crafts, Santa experiences and family NYE parties!

There has been a rise in the sale of dangerous super strong magnets wrongly being sold as toys, or included within other products.

If you’ve worked hard to establish a sleep routine, the last thing you want is for it to unravel over the holidays. Here are some tips.

ur fabulously festive and truly unique shopping guide is back! Here at Boom Magazine, we want to encourage you to shop local this Christmas!

We’ve put our heads together to bring you six suggestions for keeping Christmas costs under control.