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I love snowy days, cosy family time inside and of course Christmas but as we settled into the lack of routine of the school holidays inactivity took hold. Without letting off steam my son in particular becomes irritable and resistant to doing anything apart from playing with his toys. I have therefore always tried daily to take the kids out for some...

What a transformation English cricket has seen in the last year. Talent, team spirit and ruthlessness. Almost like the Aussies in their prime! Really enjoyed the ashes tour with so many memorable moments. Stand out ones for us were Collingwood's one handed catch, Cooks double century and James Anderson throughout (but that's always the case for me!). What are your highlights? Lowlights...

Great news that Michael Gove has u-turned on his decision to cut £162 million from School Sport Partnership funding (reported in The Guardian on 17th December). However, he has only given a temporary reprieve. Any teachers out there working in partnerships? Would love to get your views.

Congratulations to the England cricket team. An innings and 71 runs, the best win of Australia for 24 years! Pietersen's 227 with the bat and Swanny's five for 91 with the ball in the second innings - so many great moments for England. Check out Swanny's video diary for some great 'behind the scenes' comedy. Show's some great spirit in the England...

The First test is shaping into a great game after the second day, with Australia on 220-5 in reply to England's first innings total of 260. Our son is certainly re-inspired with some top class cricket back on the TV in the depths of winter. Shame he has to use the lounge to play rather than freezing in the garden!

The Government plans to cut £162 million of sports funding for schools has sparked a political and sporting row. Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, has broken pledges made during the election and to the Olympics Committee. How are we supposed to tap in to London 2012 fever when school kids won't have the framework to get involved? Lots of sports stars have...