![[AD] We went to the newly opened Cha Sha Kingston a couple of weeks ago, and wow — taste bud adventure unlocked! The boys devoured the masala fries and chicken tikka rolls, while we couldn’t get enough of that epic kebab butter curry 😍🍛.
It’s amazing value for food this tasty (and everyone left happy and VERY full!).
Delicious food, vibrant vibes and incredible value — the perfect combo for your next meal.
📍Cha Sha Kingston
43 Surbiton Road, KT1 2HG
🌐 chasha.co.uk
Other Cha Sha locations in Birmingham, Ilford, Southampton and Wembkey
#ChaSha #ChaShaKingston #KingstonEats #FoodieFinds #UKFoodie #FoodReview #KingstonUponThames #FamilyEats #FamilyDining #FoodieKids](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/574770541_18560351146016840_6855048070839528040_n-180x320.jpg)
![[AD] We’re a cricket-mad family, so we’re buzzing that @thehundred is back this August! 🏏🔥
To get ready, M tried out the official FREE Activity Pack — and it’s brilliant! 🙌
Packed with fun games, creative challenges and sporty tasks, it’s perfect for getting kids hyped whether you’re at home or on the go.
👉Download yours now (link in bio)
@londonspirit @ovalinvincibles #EveryMomentCounts #TheHundred
#EnglandCricket #CricketFamily #TheHundredCricket #LondonBloggers #Cricket #CricketIsLife #kidsfun](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/505472555_18531279601016840_7092520074819907569_n-180x320.jpg)
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We enjoyed the glorious sunshine this weekend with a trip to Brighton. We went on the @brightoni360official which is right by the sea front.
The i360 pod take a slow journey up, allowing you to take in views across Brighton and the South Downs 450ft above ground. There’s a bar inside with drinks and snacks available to purchase and the experience lasts 25 minutes.
Afterwards, we headed to the open air roller rink for a roller skating session!
The roller rink is:
⭐ Suitable for over 5s
⭐ £6.50 if you have your own skates or £9.50 if you need to hire them
⭐ 45 minutes per session
Full details to visit the i360 + skating
📍 Brighton i360, Lower Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2LN
🚗 Parking nearby (we parked in the Regency Square Car park)
🎟️ Prices start from £25.40 for an adult and £16.90 for a child
🕐 Opening hours are currently Sun-Fri 10.30am-18.30pm and until 19.30pm on Saturdays
☕️ Bar inside the i360, cafe and gift shop
Book tickets here:
https://tickets.brightoni360.co.uk/tickets/?_ga=2.195305772.1869001490.1689671753-1757164059.1689671753/#events?eventid=157](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/417980235_313576471048632_3682382982231216432_n.jpg)
![[AD] ***Summer of fun at Barracudas Activity Camps!****
There is plenty for kids to do at @barracudas_activity_day_camps
From Tennis, Archery, Swimming, Motor Sports and more you can be sure that there will be something for kids aged 4.5-14. ⚽🏈🥅🎾🏓🏎️🏹🏊♂️🏉
You can book on a day by day basis - so it can fit in with any other days out/activities you have planned and there are early drop off and late pickup options available. Barracudas are also Ofsted registered so you can use your Childcare Vouchers too.
⭐⭐⭐Get £20 off a week or £4 off a day using my discount code: MARIA20⭐⭐⭐
#BarracudasActivityDayCamp #BarracudasActivityCamp #BarracudaAmbassadors #SummerHolidays #SchoolHolidays #Summer2023 #SummerCamp #DayCare #Camp #KidsCamp #surreymummy #surreymums #SummerOfFun #ActivityCamps #HolidayCamps #Childcare #SchoolHolidays #schoolholidaycamps](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/353583570_625625966167953_545896259645102575_n.jpg)
![[AD] We have some super exciting news...we have been chosen to be Laser Quest Ambassadors, and the boys are over the moon!
We are really lucky that our local Laser Quest (@laserquestkingston) is just around the corner from us. It means we can pop in of a weekend or anytime during the school holidays, and with summer just around the corner, I know Laser Quest will be one of our go-to places for some family fun.
As well as games of Laser Quest, there are also VR experiences and arcade amusements too. To find out a bit more about how Laser Quest works, you can read my blog post: https://www.suburban-mum.com/laser-quest-kingston/ (clickable link in bio)
Don't forget to keep an eye out for our Laser Quest posts - I'm going to be giving away two family passes to use at Laserquest Kingston!
If you can't wait and want to head down to Laser Quest to try it out, use the code SUMMER30 for 30% off your booking. The code is valid from now until the end of August 2023 and can be used on Laser Quest games and birthday party bookings.
#LaserquestAmbassador #Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #ActivitiesForKids #FamilyFun #DaysOutWithKids #Lasertag #LaserquestVR #Kingston #ThingsToDoInKingston #SurreyFamilyDaysOut #ThingsToDoWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyMummy #SurreyLife #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #familyfunday](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_n.jpg)
![[AD] The sun has finally made an appearance and the boys have been making the most of it by spending it
in the garden.
They’re go-to is always football and they’ve been trying to improve their aim and accuracy with the new Messi Foldable Footlball goal from the #MessiTrainingSystem range.
I love the fact the goal is foldable, making it easy to store away when not in use. It is also lightweight so you can effortlessly pack it up and take it to the park or to a friend’s house.
The Messi Foldable Football Goal retails at £36 and can be purchased from @argos
You can read my full review here: https://www.suburban-mum.com/messi-foldable-football-goal/
#TrainLikeMessi #FoldableFootballGoal #FootballSkills #OutdoorFun #LionelMessi #LeoMessi #FootballAtHome #OutdoorKids #JustGetOutside #OutdoorsAndFree #ScreenFreeKids #WhateverTheWeatherKids @flair_gp](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/341194882_615024710178056_41977149395989448_n.jpg)
![[AD] We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are Barracuda Ambassadors again this year.
With Easter just around the corner, the boys were sent the @barracudas_activity_day_camps new camp kit in preparation for the school holidays.
There’s a wide range of activities for kids aged 4.5 - 14 including Tennis, Archery, Basketball, Arts & Crafts and more.
If you like the sound of Barracudas, find out more over on their website. You can also save £20 a week or £4 a day, using my discount code: MARIA20](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/336812306_765234558514317_685553691647241974_n.jpg)
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Last weekend we were invited to try out @tsarettaspice’s new Bottomless Brunch menu and I can tell you it was thumbs up all round!
There’s a good choice tapas on offer from Punjabi fish fingers, Indo Chinese Chicken to Spiced Lamb Scotch Eggs and Manchurian Cauliflower (which was amazing!)
If you’re local to Twickenham and fancy giving them a try here’s are the details.
Tsaretta Spice Bottomless Brunch
⭐️£37.50 per head for bottomless Prosecco or cocktail of the day
⭐️£55 per head for bottomless Champagne
⭐️ Food included: 4 tapas selections and dessert or 2 tapas selections, a pav or naanwich and dessert
⭐️ Non-alcohol brunch is also available
Tsaretta Spice
55 Church Street
Twickenham
TW1 3NR
You can also read our full review over on the blog (link in bio)](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/334565436_5960402314015030_663031098700829518_n.jpg)
A Chinese Wedding Banquet
Over the weekend we attended a Chinese Wedding Banquet. The boys have never been to one before so they didn’t know what to expect. Traditionally Chinese weddings are pretty much centred around food – and lots of it! There are a whopping 12 courses, so you don’t go hungry!
Each dish has a meaning behind it; we had suckling pork, lobster, crab claws, fish and so much more. E, in particular, was in his element with all the food.
On the downside, there is a lot of waiting around – especially if you have young children. The banquet can easily last 2-3 hours. Luckily we were prepared and had packed toys, colouring sets and iPads which kept them busy.
Chatting briefly to the bride brought back memories of our own wedding day (7 years this April!) and all the organising and planning that goes with planning a wedding.
I LOVED every moment of organising our wedding. Designing wedding invitations, sourcing suppliers, wedding favours etc. I thrived on it all.
There are so many different entertainment packages available now than when we got married back in 2009. Back then it was all the rage to have disposable cameras on each table or a Polaroid camera for guests to take photos and add into a guest book. The wedding we were at over the weekend had a photo booth which was just so much fun. With props of all sorts, the boys had a great time choosing what they wanted to take into the booth!
And of course, no wedding is complete without a DJ and a dancefloor! We were on the second floor of the restaurant which meant the boys could look down onto the main area where the bride and groom were sitting. They had a little boogie between courses, but we had to leave before the party got started as they had school the next day.
They are already looking forward to the next one though.
Have you ever been to a Chinese wedding/banquet before? How did you find it?
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16 thoughts on “A Chinese Wedding Banquet”
Sounds amazing! 12 courses of food, is my perfect wedding 😉 It’s gorgeous showing children different traditions, I hope you enjoyed it x
This looks fab – food pics are making my mouth water! Would love a 12-course wedding banquet, what fun 🙂 #picknmix
What a wonderful looking Wedding and delicious looking food #KALCOS
Wow this is my type of banquet-12 courses! Yes please 🙂 #KCACOLS
Wow looks amazing and like you all had a great time. Food looks great! #KCACOLS
12 courses – YUM! The food looks amazing! And the Photo Booth is such a great idea! #KCACOLS
I love those photo booths. 12 courses sounds like a lot of food, looks like you all had a great time xx #kcacols
That food looks and sounds amazing! & photo booth is a fun idea. Looks like a really great time was had. #KCACOLS
Oh my, a two to three hour Chinese banquet sounds like heaven to me. But yes, I can imagine it might be slightly less entertaining for kids! We’re off to a wedding this weekend – they have a lot to live up to now! 😉 Thanks so much for linking up with #KCACOLS. I hope you can popm back next week x
Oh wow I think I want to attend a chinese wedding banquet! Sounds delicious to me, and gorgeous photos 🙂 Stevie x #Picknmix
Iv enever been to a Chinese wedding banquet! But reading this has made me really want to go to one!
Looks amazing! I love the lanterns in the picture. So pretty. There are so many fun things around for weddings now aren’t there? Maybe we need to persuade our menfolk to renew vows so we can throw another couple of parties?! 🙂 Kathy x #KCACOLS
I attend Chinese wedding banquets of relatives, friends, co-workers, neighbours etc several times a year though I’m quite sure the banquets over here on our side of the pond are a little different from the ones in the UK. The waiting time between courses can be a pain – not fun when you have young kids!
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Wow! This sounds amazing! My brother’s wedding has a lot to live up to now!
Laura xx
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Wow, this sounds amazing! I haven’t been to one but would love to! 😀
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