Racing cars and kittens

Last month we went to Buxton Raceway, and it was amazing. Tucked up behind a hill near the pretty spa town is what feels almost like an illegal gathering - dead exciting. And it was non-stop - race after race, crashes, kids driving, bangers, souped up performance cars, tractors putting the victims off the track - brilliant. £11 for 25 races. The tea was the worst I've ever tasted though, so take a thermos.

Last week I was helping out with the half term family activities at Manchester Art Gallery, which was fun too -