Horrible Histories At Warwick Castle with the W Factor

Putrid PiratesA short while ago I asked if any of you had the W Factor and fancied entering a new competition based on Horrible Histories at Warwick Castle. I am absolutely thrilled to announce that my three ‘pirates’ do indeed have the W Factor and came second overall!!

WickedWarwickThat means they’ve won cameo roles in Wicked Warwick, a brand new Horrible History stage show being shown at Warwick Castle twice daily until 6th September. The show is amazing! I must admit that none of us were sure what to expect but Wicked Warwick is quick witted, engaging and perfect for all ages. The kids were giggling, I was chortling and the grandparents were laughing heartily. There were impressions of famous people, historical facts and songs a-plenty. I’m not going to tell you that you should go, just make the time and get thee there!! It really is worth a visit and of course you get to explore Warwick Castle too.WickedWarwickStage

Back to the competition, we found our way to the Wicked Warwick stage (by the Riverside), where we claimed our seats early! It was a family affair with Granny knitting Blackbeard’s beard, Daddy painted the ‘No Mercy!’ t-shirt and I had sewn Blackbeard’s coat. The props were made from Ikea packaging boxes (even pirates can be eco-friendly!) and we were all nervously waiting. When the host called the pirates on stage I helped them carry their props and then crept back to the audience to watch. I’d love to show you their performance but unfortunately we had a technical hitch and didn’t capture it 🙁 . However you can see a mini bit in the following Youtube video along with some of the other brilliant entries (aren’t kids brave getting up on stage).

When the winners were announced, the excitement that oozed out of my kids was extreme; they bounced, they skipped and they squealed with glee! They felt so special and grateful and haven’t stopped talking of it since, the trophy of course has a special place where everyone can see it. They even received Horrible History books and have been delighting me with funny facts every day.piratesatwarwickcastle

We finished off our wonderful trip by visiting the Horrible History folk in their encampment near the entrance to the Castle. The kids splatted some rats, although Blackbeard true to pirate form splatted the Executioner stood nearby who reacted in a most humorous manner.piratessplatrats

Later in June we’ll return to Warwick so the kids can take up their cameo roles in Wicked Warwick (I’m determined I’ll get that one on video). We’ll also make sure to see some parts of the castle that we missed such as the Trebuchet firing a fireball or the Eagles flying. We did manage to visit the new Time Tower though which is brilliant.piratefight

For full details on the Horrible History show pop over to the Warwick Castle website here.

 

 

 

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Review and Competition!

Today I’m sharing our review of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, along with a fabulous opportunity to win one of two copies of the DVD for your own family to enjoy!CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 CDRB1397UV_3D UV STICKER

Inventor Flint Lockwood thought he saved the world when he destroyed his most infamous invention — a machine that turned water into food, causing cheeseburger rain and spaghetti tornadoes. However, he soon learns that his invention survived and is now creating food-animals, or “foodimals!”  Now, Flint and his friends must embark on a dangerously delicious mission to battle hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, hippotatomuses, cheespiders and other foodimals to save the world – again! Cloudy 6

As a family we all loved the original Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and I was apprehensive that a sequel might not live up to it’s predecessor, however this film is easily as amusing if not more so! It’s definitely a film that adults will chuckle along too as well as the kids. Cloudy 7

The foodimals are ridiculously cute and my kids cannot stop quoting the Strawberry who says ‘En-Woo!’ repeatedly. I really can’t recommend it enough especially without giving away the plot, but if you don’t pick up a copy soon you really are missing out!

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I have two copies of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on DVD to give away to readers of the blog! To be in with a chance of winning follow the instructions below.

How To Enter

Entering couldn’t be simpler, just pop over to the Angel Eden Blog Facebook page and hit ‘like’ then either click the widget below or the ‘Competition’ tab on the Facebook page to register your entry.

For extra entries either:

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The competition will end at midnight on 4th March 2014 (UK residents only please).

Make sure you leave me a way to contact you should you win :)  Good Luck!

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Justin & the Knights of Valour Review and DVD competition!

Today I’m sharing our review of Justin & the Knights of Valour, along with a fabulous opportunity to win one of three copies of the DVD for your own family to enjoy!

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Young Justin lives in a kingdom without knights! He dreams of following in his Grandfather’s footsteps and becoming one of the famed Knights of Valour but his father wants him to settle down to a life without adventure. Inspired by his Grandmother Justin decides to follow his heart and embarks upon a daring quest to become a knight by himself.

Sounds like fine family fun, but did the film live up to the write up? I let my three young adventurers decide:

Sir G – I think it was the best film I’ve seen so far!

Lady I – It was brilliant and most of all I liked the girl who helps Justin.

Sir N – I really liked the whole film, it was really funny!

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So the kids loved it but what about us adults? In recent years and with the likes of Shrek, Despicable Me and the Pixar films, adults have been treated to family movies which also cater to our sense of humour and don’t have us nodding off in the corner. I wasn’t completely convinced I would enjoy Justin & the Knights of Valour but was pleasantly surprised. It doesn’t contain belly rumbling laughs which only parents understand, it’s much lighter and more delicately written than that. Some of the lip syncing seemed a little off in places (may have been my copy though I suppose) and I don’t think it’s a movie parents will watch entirely on their own, but for an afternoon with the kids or even as a simple way to occupy them it’s light hearted and sweet fun.

Win your own copy of Justin & the Knights of Valour on DVD!

I have three copies of Justin & the Knights of Valour on DVD to give away to readers of the blog! To be in with a chance of winning follow the instructions below.

How To Enter

Entering couldn’t be simpler, just pop over to the Angel Eden Blog Facebook page and hit ‘like’ then either click the widget below or the ‘Competition’ tab on the Facebook page to register your entry.

For extra entries either:

  • Leave a comment on this post (comments will be checked so make sure to leave one)
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The competition will end at midnight on 17th February 2014 (UK residents only please).

Make sure you leave me a way to contact you should you win :)  Good Luck!

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