Stick Man, Leicester Square Theatre
STICK MAN Stick Man is based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, and playing at Leicester Square Theatre from Saturday 20 October 2018 to Sunday 6 January 2019, the run will coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the book. ‘Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady
Science Museum Oct/Nov 18
Stellar events announced for The Sun: Living With Our Star at the Science Museum The Sun at Science Museum: Living With Our Star, running from 6 October 2018 to 6 May 2019, a series of unique events. From a dance performance inspired by sunlight’s journey to Earth, the English premiere of moving documentary Anote’s Ark,
Rugby for boys and girls
Autumn Rugby TV will soon show Autumn Rugby Internationals with teams from Southern Hemisphere to play matches in sell-out stadia, especially Twickenham. But there is a lot more rugby going on. Core Values Also in the autumn, clubs have started their league programmes for adult men and women, mostly on Saturdays, but Sundays are dominated by
Top 10 reasons to visit the waterfront city of Portsmouth this autumn
Portsmouth is the only city in the UK situated on an island. Portsea Island measures just 24 square kilometres and its history can be traced back to Roman times and, in 979 AD, the island was raided by Danes. It has been a significant naval port for centuries and was England’s first line of defence
No Mum & Dad You are Not Dreaming! Secrets to Sleeping Like a Baby Revealed at SOMNEX, The Sleep Show
Exhausted Parents & Restless Children Can Say Goodbye to Bedtime Battles As every parent knows, getting a sound night’s sleep for the whole family often feels like a distant dream, but rest assured if your baby, toddler or teen is having trouble sleeping, expert help is at hand! From child sleep consultants and coaches, to
New Pure and Healthy Award Winning Water for Kids Launches in UK
Introducing… AQUA Carpatica Kids Each day is a big adventure for little ones; from powering through playtimes to creating the perfect secret den, there’s a lot to pack in! With AQUA Carpatica Kids, from AQUA Carpatica, you know that wherever the day takes them they’ll be hydrated and energised throughout. Virtually nitrate free AQUA Carpatica
Bella Italia’s Kids deal
In a bid to put family-time firmly back on the menu this September, Bella Italia has launched an unbeatable ‘Kids Eat for £1[i]’ offer, including a starter, main and dessert, plus a drink, when any adult meal is purchased from midday onwards. The Piccolo menu Perfect for children 2-6 years old – allows little ones
Albany Family Shows
Autumn Season 2018 Our family programme includes school holiday and weekend performances of the best shows from around the country and features circus, live music, puppetry, beautiful movement, storytelling and more. These shows are mainly for ages zero to seven and they take place at the Albany, Canada Water Theatre and Deptford Lounge. However, we
Skiing Season Treats
NEW: VIP SKI hosts Health & Wellness ski retreat in Val d’Isère, France VIP SKI’s Health & Wellness ski retreat is designed for the health-conscious traveller and pulls together a love of alpine life with a passion for wellbeing. After a day out on the slopes, skiers and snowboarders can look forward to soothing those aches
‘Bike to school’ competition
Evans Cycles launch national ‘Bike to school’ competition for UK primary schools Evans Cycles, the UK’s leading specialist bike shop, has today announced the launch of its new ‘Bike to school’ Poetry Competition. Aimed at educating children about the wider benefits of cycling, the initiative will see primary schools across the UK create cycling themed
New Books Autumn 18
‘Of what do little bears dream? New Books: Bright snowflakes perhaps… Or dark starry nights. Hot chocolate… Cold pizza. Straight horizons…And curly moustaches.’ This new book, Little Bear Dreams is a gentle and imaginative depiction of a mother polar bear and her cub, taking readers on a wistful journey of wintry opposites – both the expected pairings,
Back to School Bugs and How to Avoid Them
With the summer holidays over, kids around the country will be geared up for the new school term with a brand-new backpack, shiny shoes and a fresh stationery set. What they won’t be prepared for however, are those dreaded back-to-school bugs. Returning to the classroom after a fun-packed summer is not easy, especially when there’s
Schloss Schneeberg: a window on to unspoilt Austrian wilderness
Nestled in a picturesque valley in the farming town of Trins, the Saker family’s ancestral home, Schloss Schneeberg, offers a window on to unspoilt Austrian wilderness. Despite being in the family since the 1700s, only in recent years have they opened their doors and welcomed guests seeking an active mountain retreat with a difference. A
Student Mental Health
Student Mental Health, The Ticking Time-Bomb: 75% of Students Need Mental Health Support Amongst the 2.3 million students studying at UK universities there has been a significant rise in all mental health disorders. For some students the transition into higher education can be difficult to handle and for those who develop difficulties during their time at
Happy schooltime snacking with HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs
The start of the school year is almost here, so it’s time to get packing those lunchboxes again. If you are looking for a healthy snack that your child will still enjoy, why not try HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs! Now the UK’s fastest growing free-from snack, HIPPEAS prove that snacks can be both nutritious and
Children’s Autumn Fashion Choices
New suede moccasins from Dotty Fish These absolutely gorgeous Moccasins are made using premium suede with the signature Dotty Fish non-slip sole. On trend, these moccasins feature a traditional fringe and also have an elasticated ankle trim, so they stay on little feet. They are comfortable to wear and are designed with a wide toe
Coping with change – tips for parents
Although an exciting time, the majority of students find some aspects of the transition to university challenging – but it’s important to remember that there’s always support available. Dr Debbie Porteous, Associate Head of Department at Northumbria University, Newcastle, recently carried out research into the transition from A Levels into Higher Education and here she
Seasonal affective disorder in kids and how can you help
So, the colder mornings are among us. The summer sun is packing up, removing its hat for another year and we’re awaiting the arrival of the dreaded frost. Unfortunately, as the seasons change, so too can some people’s moods. Sunshine gives us a dose of vitamin D that we can often struggle to receive from
The Wirral
Wirral Peninsular After enjoying Liverpool, we decided to go through the Mersey Tunnel to the Wirral. The Scouse joke is it was named that way because they used to say “Wirral we go this afternoon?” when seeking to go to the country. A beautiful green part of the world and obviously “horse country”. Weather was
Are you ready to GO! Organic? Major new London festival opens this weekend
Organic September is here and with it, this weekend (8-9 September) the most-anticipated new London festival of the year – GO! Organic at Battersea Park. Thousands have already booked their tickets to attend the capital’s first ever organic festival, ready to enjoy a fantastic menu of great food, live music, celebrity talks, cooking demos, and