We managed to spend quite a while wandering around unable to find the fayre (more signage needed?) but definitely worth arriving early before it got too busy. The queue for the (amazing smelling) barbecue when we left at 1pm was more than 30 people long.
I loved the more unusual activities like the scent bag making - a great sensory experience for children selecting their own dried ingredients to make their own recipe. Freely admit having 'helped' Teyah to choose rose, lavender and rosemary but it smelt amazing! She liked being able to bash up all the leaves and petals in her own pestle and mortar.
Sadly we had to sacrifice the face painting - with a long queue and just one lady (and costing another £4 after having paid £5 each to get in), resulting in an unhappy toddler and a promise from me to paint her face myself next time. Better get some practise in....
The circus show was a big hit with kids of all ages, both watching and having a go at their own juggling and stilt-walking. Lots of ideas for me as well as we're hoping to help at the St Peters School Fete next month which has a circus theme.The very kind lady on the coconut shy also gave Teyah a coconut for her efforts!
Highlight had to be Teyah trying to ride a spacehopper - a 2 year olds legs are far too short but it was very funny and she loved it!Really beautiful morning and it reminded me how beautiful the grounds are down at Chiswick House. Time to start planning some picnics for when the sun comes out again.
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Sounds like fun!
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