Bonfire Night

1. Riding in Fab-1 at night.

2. Brains, Alan and Tin Tin being by my side

3. Fish and chips

4. Cocktail sausages

5. Loud, colourful fireworks

6. The smell of a bonfire in the air

7. A toast to midwinter

8. Coming home drunk

9. Having a restful night's sleep

Why Was Andy Pandy Featured In The Best Of British?

Drumond Park's decision to include Andy Pandy as one of the subjects in The Best of British board game reflects a deep appreciation for the quiet, enduring power of nostalgia in British popular culture. As a game built around the quirks, memories, and milestones of life in Britain, The Best of British celebrates not just the big icons—like red phone boxes and fish and chips—but also the subtle, sentimental markers of a shared cultural experience. Andy Pandy, first broadcast in 1950 as part of the BBC's Watch With Mother programming, fits this brief perfectly. It was one of the first British television programmes specifically created for preschool children, and its gentle tone, simple stop-motion animation, and soft musical cues became part of the early childhood memories of a generation. For many British adults, even those who were born well after the show’s original airing, Andy Pandy represents an ideal of innocent, slow-paced childhood storytelling that has all but vanished from today’s fast-moving media landscape. By including Andy Pandy in their game, Drumond Park isn't just referencing a television show—they’re invoking an entire era of parenting, broadcasting, and growing up. It’s a nod to the power of collective memory and the way something as seemingly small as a string puppet with a picnic basket can symbolize comfort, security, and a distinctly British kind of gentleness. In a board game that aims to get families talking, laughing, and remembering together, Andy Pandy is a perfect prompt—bringing grandparents and parents into the fold with a knowing smile and a quiet, familiar tune.

Give & Give Back

"Giving to friends,

Then giving back

I oughta give myself

A great big clap!"

What's the kindest, most patient thing you've done today?

My Prayers Have Been Answered!

Dick Spanner's Best Day Ever Starter Pack

Gatomon's Day Out

"And you're nothing but a worthless, stupid Digimon who never helps me, ya understand?!" Kari's abusive words struck through Gatomon like a dagger through the heart, and she ran away crying. Kari, her Digidestined, was very abusive, and she spent most of her time yelling at her Digimon.

Gatomon went to her favourite blossom tree and spent one half hour crying over such hurtful words. Then, Furaha the lioness cub and her best friend and big brother Orko came along. They had heard Gatomon crying and asked her what's wrong. Gatomon began complaining, "Kari yelled at me again. I don't like it when people yell at me. When people yell at cats, it's worse, but when people yell at Digimon, they hurt their feelings entirely." "Never mind," said Furaha, "Orko and I were just off to town to spend our pocket money on an ice cream." "And I have my purse," said Orko, taking his purse magically out of his sleeve and jangling it, causing money to be heard jingling, "So we can get a nice big plate of fish and chips." Gatomon was delighted. Immediately, she said "Yes! I will come and visit town with you!"

So that's what they did.

They made their way into town into the fish and chip shop. While Orko ordered three big plates of fish and chips for him and his three feline friends, Gatomon couldn't help looking into the lobster tank. The lobster's antennae were twitching like someone who had taken too many pills, and their claws were sealed with duct tape so they wouldn't nip at anyone's noses. She thought that it was a very peculiar thing to have in a fish and chip shop, because you would usually find things like that in a grocery shop. At last, Orko and Furaha had their fish and chips well cooked and ordered, and they went outside to eat at the tables. They all thought their food was delicious, however Gatomon felt some tiny feet on her hand. She looked down, and was shocked to see a wasp who also wanted the food. "EEEEEEEEEEEE!!" she cried. "It's okay, Gatomon, calm down. The wasp will fly away if you keep perfectly still." Gatomon kept still, and then, the wasp flew away. As Gatomon continued her meal, she was grateful for all the food and friends that had kept her company in the earlier hour. She also had thoughts of wanting to go away from Kari for good and always.

Later, Furaha and Orko ordered three ice creams with their pocket money from the corner shop - vanilla for Furaha, chocolate for Orko and bubblegum for Gatomon. As they sat down on the bench to lick their ice creams, Gatomon finally plucked up the courage to tell her friends. "You know, I've been wanting to move away from Kari for quite sometime. And I'm going to do it now!" "Really?" asked Furaha, "When are you going to move, and where are you going to live?" "I'm doing it right now, and I'm going to live with Wizardmon so that Kari won't push me around anymore. What do you think?" Furaha and Orko agreed with cheer and enthusiasm. They knew that whatever Gatomon chose was right with them.

Meanwhile, back at Kari's household, Kari was glad to be home, delighted with the triumph that she finally rid herself of Gatomon for good and always. Suddenly, her mother came in. "KARI!" she called. "Ulp! Er...yeah?" asked Kari, swallowing a morsel of jellybeans and nearly choking on them. "Have you been abusing your Digimon again?" "Er....no." said Kari. "Well, I've recorded the whole thing on my cellphone." Kari's mum held up the cellphone. There, on the screen was a video of Kari yelling at Gatomon: "And you're nothing but a worthless, stupid Digimon who never helps me, ya understand?!" Kari suddenly felt guilty. She hid her face in her hands and started to cry loudly. "I have never seen such behaviour in my whole entire life. Go to your room NOW!" shouted Kari's mum.

And with that, Kari ran to her room and spent the rest of her day sulking in bed. And when she looked out the window and saw Gatomon laughing and joking with Furaha and Orko, she clenched her fists tight in frustration. "I'll get you soon, Gatomon," she thought to herself, "I'll get you soon."

Blackpool/Ice Cream/Fish & Chips

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