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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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‘Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show’ to Bring a Magical Sky Spectacle to Derby This September
In partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, a spectacular new drone light show will transform the Derby skyline into a journey inspired by the world of Neverland. Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show is coming to The Central Co-op County Ground on Saturday 12th September 2026. Presented by Immersive Drone Light Shows, this enchanting outdoor event invites families, friends and dreamers of all ages to step into a world of magic, adventure and imagination. As
Jess Henley
Jul 232 min read


Tiny Travelers, Big Adventures: The Ultimate Summer Survival Guide for Ages 0 - 11
Consolidated by Jess from numerous parenting forums - Excessive over packer and Co-owner of Boom Magazine The sun is shining, the school calendars are blissfully blank, and the open road (or runway) is calling. Traveling with kids can create some of the most beautiful core memories of their childhood—but let’s be real for a second. Without a solid game plan, a family holiday can easily feel like just parenting in a different postcode, minus all your useful gear. The trick to
Jess Henley
Jul 214 min read


WHY I LOVE WALKING! (Peace & Quiet!)
Mum-of-two Jacqui Hawkins shares her real reason for enjoying a good long walk every day Ah walking, it’s so great for kids right? Makes them sleep better at night, loads them full of vitamin D, helps their eyesight, and all that? Well yes, and I wish I could say that’s why I take mine out every single day. The truth is, most days we only go out because I have a border collie, and a collie without exercise is like a toddler who’s had too much birthday cake (specifically, that
Boom Magazine
Jul 212 min read


250 years of American independence
Written by Kim - The Shawver Family Having a mixed heritage family is full of learning, travelling and of course, extra holiday celebrations. One of which for us is the all American fourth of July! This year is special as it's the 250th anniversary of independence day. The fourth of July dates back to the beginning of USA independence from the UK in 1776. Originally the act of the celebration itself was based on the annual celebrations they would normally have each summer t
Jess Henley
Jun 292 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
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