UK Mums Expose Details of Their Children’s ‘WITCHING HOUR’
Two thirds (65%) of mums say their children experience a ‘witching hour’ The dreaded witching hour typically happens daily, falls between 5-6pm and lasts 46 minutes on average 66% of mums admit the witching hour reduces them to tears C&G baby club has re-released The Happy Song – scientifically tested to make babies happy Research
South of England Events
Isle of Wight Half-term hauntings and Halloween hi-jinx on the Isle of Fright this half-term Away Resorts is gearing up for a half-term of Halloween hi-jinx this October with ghost ships, zombie pirates and other spooky goings-on at its holiday resort on the Isle of Wight. Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park has a packed programme of Halloween-inspired activities
Surrey Halloween Events
Halloween Walks On the Dark Side 30 October 7.30pm to 9pm Tuesday 31 October 5pm to 6.30pm and 7.30pm to 9pm Discover the darker side of Ewell’s history with a guided tour around its historic heart. Visit graveyards and crime scenes if you dare. Hear tales of local folk who won’t stay dead, ghostly
London Halloween Events
Warm up with Up at The O2 this October half term – New: hot chocolate climbs as you watch the sunset – Up at The O2, an exhilarating 90-minute climbing expedition to the peak of the world’s number one music and entertainment venue, will be offering a special treat to those embarking on a Sunset Climb during half term. For a limited time only, between 23rd-27th October, urban mountaineers looking for action will
Battersea’s top tips for Bonfire Night
Ali Taylor, Head of Canine Behaviour at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and star of ITV’s Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs, is urging pet owners across the country to take precautions this Bonfire Night to help their pets cope with the stress of fireworks going off. During this time of year, many strays
Kent Halloween Events
The Watercress Line The Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line is bringing back its popular Wizard Weekend event on 28 and 29 October, featuring brand new experiences to celebrate 20 years since the first Harry Potter book was released. Fans of Potter can dress up in a Hogwarts uniform and pose for a selfie on the
Pitch Perfect! 10 reasons to get your kids into rugby this October half term
With the annual Autumn Internationals around the corner, rugby fever is soon to sweep the nation once more. As well as being a thrilling sport to watch on the international stage, rugby is also a sport which, when played from a young age, offers a multitude of benefits, and participation levels amongst youngsters across the
Scary Halloween fun for all the family
The South East Region Attractions and venues across the south east region are celebrating Halloween with activities for all the family to enjoy. Families can take a ride on the Wizard Express, gather round for some scary storytelling, take a guided Halloween walk, join a Spooktacular family fun run, make a magical wand or carve
Halloween Hacks on a Budget
The weather’s getting colder, and the spookiest day of the year is just around the corner. Enjoyed by kids and big kids alike, you get to spend the night in fancy dress, eating sweets… what’s not to love?! You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make this Halloween a night to remember.
Halloween Fear and Fun at The Rare Breeds Centre
Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October 10 am – 5.30 pm Things are about to get a little spooky on the farm! We dare you join us at the Rare Breeds Centre for a Half Term Week filled with Ghosts, Ghouls and of course a whole lot of fearsome fun! There are lots of Halloween activities
Working with a private tutor to support your child with dyslexia
It used to be only wealthy people who engaged a private tutor for their child but times have changed. In September 2017, a report from The Sutton Trust called Extra Time found that almost one in three 11-16 year old state school students in England and Wales had private tuition at some point in their
Changing perceptions of dyslexia
Sal McKeown freelance journalist and author A headline in the Guardian in September said: ‘Jamie Oliver is right: people with dyslexia really do look at things differently.’ Let’s hope Jamie’s upbeat approach heralds a more positive attitude to dyslexia. All too often, we focus on dealing with the problems that dyslexia can cause. Poor spelling,
MORE TASTE LESS WASTE
Launched as part of Snact’s #deliciousprotest against wasted food and bland snacks, ‘more taste less waste’ is the foundation upon which an exciting new range of Banana Bars have been created… Three mouth-watering flavours Apple & Cinnamon, Carrot & Spice and Beetroot & Cacao, the snacks use the nation’s favourite fruit, bananas, to create bars
Healthy Snacking, But Not As You Know It
Most companies looking to create ‘healthy’ snacks tend to take unhealthy ones, such as biscuits and crisps, and tweak formulations in a bid to reduce the negative impact the foods have on our bodies. The result is inevitably a snack which, if you’re lucky, is a little healthier than the original product, but that simply
Chinese State Circus
The internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus is coming back, returning to its roots in an innovatively spectacular new production – “DYNASTY”. Breathtaking in its simplicity, “DYNASTY” projects into a contemporary setting an art form that has thrilled audiences for more than 2,000 years where low-tech everyday objects are transformed into hi-tech acrobatic equipment. Hurtling porcelain