Hello…

June 2013 is sponsored by the daily grind of  removing cat poo from the garden. And you don’t even own a cat.

The joy of being able to access the garden again – weather permitting – is somewhat spoilt by having to remove a large bag of cat crap every day. You may love your own cat, but spare a thought for your neighbours. They don’t love your cat and really don’t want them pooing in their garden. Cat feces can contain toxoplasmosis. This can cause a really nasty set of symptoms as well as fatalities when humans come into contact with it. Maybe check with your neighbour that your beloved animal isn’t driving them to distraction.

 

What You Need To Know…

 

This June, we would like to make it clear to bus users, how to maximise your travelling experience.

Key Points To Remember:

Make sure you push in front of the people who have waited 45 minutes for the bus to turn up.

Do not have anything smaller than a £20 note.

Make sure this is right at the bottom of your bag, zipped up in a tiny little pocket.

If it’s raining, make sure you take twice as long to argue with the bus driver allowing everyone else to get wetter.

If you already have your ticket, make sure you DO NOT look for it until it is your turn to address the driver.

When it is extra busy, make sure you find a seat for both you and your tired bag to sit on.

Finished with the Metro? Of course the floor is the best place to leave it.

Remember, we can’t hear your music at the back so turn it up extra specially loudly.

We love dogs on the buses. Especially snarly ones. It’s even more fun when another dog gets on and they start to fight.

Finally, the drama of your personal life via mobile phone is interesting to all. We never did find out if you managed to pay your council tax or what happened with your conviction for shop lifting, so Shelley, make sure you update us next time you are on the bus.

 

Featured Event…

 

Following it’s UK premier in London’s West End in August 2012, Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys is bringing the adventure to the Bristol Hippodrome this July.

Tickets from £18.90
www.atgtickets.com/shows/dora-the-explorer/bristol-hippodrome

 

Your Views…

Term time break or a premium summer holiday?

“When mine were both under five we all used to go on holiday during term time. Couldn’t afford it otherwise.”

Amanda Denney
Mother of three

“We did term time breaks before they all went past reception. I think they can benefit from the experience too.”

Sara Michaels
Mother of five

“We do term time breaks. My eldest is in reception. I have no qualms about giving him some time off.”

Marie Dresten
Mother of two

 

Shopping…

       

OwnFone has launched a mobile phone designed specifically for kids  – the 1stFone.   The credit-card sized handset, aimed at children between four and nine, has no screen,  just the names of the people that you want to call on the front of the phone.

From £55
www.myownfone.com

 

Trollbeads has a range of collectable beads and charms, allowing you to create a bracelet that can create memories.  Trollbeads are known for their simplistic Danish designs and colourful artisan glass.

Trollbeads start from £23
www.trollbeads.co.uk

 

 

www.loubilou.com is a new site offering unique, high-quality British made children’s goods. The site will give smaller businesses and independent sellers a chance to compete in the retail market.

 

 

 

Finally, Thought For The Month…

Thank you. It’s the two words that you say after somebody has done something for you. Like hold a door open in a shop. It needs to be used.