The Macular Society and optician launch festive campaign with inspirational Para-athlete
As an outgoing nine-year-old with a love of computer games and reading, Zac Shaw couldn’t understand why he was slowly edging closer to the screen and pages – until, after four years of tests and hospital trips, he was diagnosed with an incurable sight-stealing condition called Stargardt disease. It causes degeneration of the macula –
Bathrooms of the Future – 60% of Homeowners Are Looking to Re-Design Their Bathrooms
The bathroom has become one of the favourite areas in the house in which to relax. A space in which to lock the door behind you and escape from stress and everyday worries. So, no real surprise to find that 60% of homeowners are looking to invest in and redesign their bathrooms, mainly in line
Christmas Be My Bear
This is a gift with the best of both worlds. Children get to create their very own magical bear and then get a bear to love. Affordable priced from £7. Children get to choose from over 80 bears and animal friend then they have the fun of putting him or her together and no-sew required! As
Even More Christmas Season Events
Following on from More Christmas Season Events and Christmas Events, we have even more in 2018: TOWER OF LONDON ICE SKATING Christmas Events: The Tower of London Ice Rink is open to the public every day, except Christmas Day, until 6 January 2019. The 45-minute sessions run on the hour from 11am to 9pm. For more
Top 6 Christmas gifts for Dad
Dads always seem hard to buy for, so often we rely on socks and ties! How about an Ion8 Leak Proof Steel Vacuum Flask and Water Bottle. Whether you like your drinks ice cold or nice and warm this insulated stainless steel water bottles does both. The ThermoShield vacuumed design protects flavours and freshness, allowing
Meat-free Christmas
Craving a meat-free Christmas? Long gone are the days when vegetarians and vegans were reduced poor food substitutes or just the two vegs of a meal. With more than 3.5 million Brits now identifying as vegan. Plant-based diets are more popular than ever before. We’ve tried some of the new range of vegan and vegetarian festive food from
The invisible spray that could save lives
The makers of a revolutionary new invisible spray paint claim it will help to save the lives of thousands of cyclists and pedestrians. The Albedo100 spray is invisible to the human eye but is highly reflective of headlights during darkness and can be applied to clothing or a bike frame. Its creators believe it could
Win Tickets for Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Vital property guidance available at exciting new The South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show 19-20 January, Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre Brits in the South East are among the highest to overestimate the role of their tradespeople, with over 40 per cent of them expecting contractors to design or plan the work as well as carry
Go plastic-free this Christmas with Friends of the Earth
Christmas will be here before we know it, with some people way ahead of the game when it comes to organising parties and shopping for gifts. Rosie Cotgreave, a plastics campaigner at Friends of the Earth said: “Unfortunately, Christmas fun can often come made of, or wrapped in, single use plastic. Don’t worry though, as
Christmas food & Recipes
Fortnum & Mason Christmas Christmas Day, Breakfast Served Fortnum & Mason’s food expertise and excellence is never stronger than at Christmas. Inspired by over 300 years of yuletide wisdom, Fortnum’s has curated a delicious offering to take you from Christmas morning through to midnight feasting, and everything in between. With delectable caviar and smoked salmon,
How To Deal With Teenage Acne
Becoming a teenager is a big and scary step for those involved. However, this is a time where many teenagers want to look their best and for most, this is when skin problems and issues begin to flare up. Nine out of ten teenagers will get acne at some point during adolescence and, although it
Conscious Parenting and Its KEY Benefits
“Once you understand more of your consciousness, your child’s consciousness enhances” – Sidra Jafri If you are wanting to contribute in creating a world of creatives, free thinkers and intelligent children, it is time to open their consciousness and understand their soul’s needs on a deeper level. Why is conscious parenting important? Conscious parenting plays
Christmas gifts for anyone wild about wildlife
Wildlife conservation charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has released its 2018 Christmas catalogue, offering a range of unique gifts perfect for anyone who loves wildlife. From a new hedgehog box full of hedgehoggy goodies to stylish woodland-inspired scarves, the catalogue showcases several stocking-filler ideas as well as larger gifts. Most importantly, 100% of
Christmas Season Events 2018
Tickets now on sale for unique Christmas Event experience at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Santa and his elves Christmas Events at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium includes Jack and the beanstalk! Live science show an elf-led activity, Christmas planetarium show and meet Santa. The Santa and the Elves Christmas Experience promises a fun-filled family day out. An
Harlequins Big Game 11
Rugby Festive Sporting Event You can now buy tickets for one of the biggest festive sporting events, as Harlequins return to Twickenham Stadium for Big Game 11 on Saturday 29th December, where they will play old rivals Wasps. Harlequins, London’s iconic rugby club, host The Big Game each December at the home of English rugby,
Top Twelve Christmas Gifts for Dad
Bohemian Rhapsody: The Inside Story If you loved the film Bohemian Rhapsody a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their iconic songs and revolutionary sound with the beloved Freddie Mercury, then this is the book for you. This is the 20th Century Fox official book of the Queen epic movie, published in paperback by Carlton Books. It
A new winter’s ‘tail’ set to help retired greyhounds at Christmas
A new children’s book from author Chris Dignam is raising awareness of greyhounds as pets and boosting funds for a rescue charity in its silver jubilee year. The Winter Hare – described as ‘a children’s book that’s suitable for anyone aged eight to 80’ – is out now, with a percentage of proceeds going towards
Presents for ‘Potterheads’
Wrebbit 3D Hogwarts Great Hall Jigsaw For the past two decades, the magical world of Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of both young and old worldwide. ‘Potterheads’ as they are fondly called, continue to be enraptured by the enchanted world of witches, wizards and fabled beasts. First published by Bloomsbury in 1997, Harry Potter
Is there bullying in your home?
A Definition of Bullying Bullying is a repeated, intentional, targeted aggression towards someone who finds it hard to defend themselves, where there is a real or perceived difference in power. It can be psychological, verbal, physical, cyber, involve property or exclusion. Could it be occurring between your children? Yes, it can, Studies have consistently found