Sunshine, sand and spa treatments tempt families to the Algarve for half-term holidays
Sunshine, sand and spa treatments tempt families to the Algarve for half-term holidays With the October half-term break approaching fast, families keen to top up on vitamin D are looking to the sunshine of the Algarve – and it’s easy to see why. October in the UK means plenty of rain and wind, with temperatures
Bluey and Gabbie Christmas Gifts
Bluey Shake up the season Shake it Bluey RRP: £21.99 AGE: 3-6 years Shake It Bluey and join the festive fun with everyone’s favourite pup! Play with Bluey as she guides you through an exciting game full of silly actions and challenges. Press her nose to make him sneeze, wave her right arm, turn her
VTech’s must-have Christmas Gifts for 2024
Make this holiday season unforgettable with VTech’s amazing lineup of top Christmas gifts! From interactive learning toys to creative gadgets, there’s something for every little one on your list. Whether it’s the perfect present for budding explorers or imaginative creators, VTech has you covered with exciting options that inspire fun and learning. So, grab your
New Flights Make Winter Breaks to Malaysia & Thailand Easier Than Ever
UK travellers looking for winter sun need look no further than YTL Hotels, with new flight routes and codeshare agreements making the group’s award-winning resorts and hotels in Malaysia and Thailand more accessible than ever. From 28th October 2024, UK travellers can enjoy seamless journeys with a single ticket booking from Gatwick via Bangkok to
The Watercress Line Heritage Railway partner for ‘Let Me In’ Accessibility Programme
Treloar pupils visit The Watercress Line. Photo credit: Stephen Morley. The Watercress Line Heritage Railway recently hosted seven students from Treloar School as part of their ‘Let Me In’ programme, which focuses on improving accessibility in public spaces. During their visit, the students assessed accessibility features at the railway station and reviewed the design plans
Remote working may lead to dog behaviour issues
Nick Jones MA, who has handled over 2,000 dog behaviour cases, warns that owners working remotely may unintentionally cause their pets to develop over-dependence. With more than a third of UK workers now working from home, this issue has become more prevalent since the pandemic. Why homeworking affects dogs Before COVID-19, only 4.7% of UK
Top 10 Most Instagrammable Pumpkin Patches to Visit This October 2024
Photo: Cotswold Farm Park As autumn paints the landscape with warm hues, it’s the perfect time to embrace the outdoors and immerse yourself in nature’s beauty. October invites us to explore vibrant pumpkin patches, where the air is crisp, and the scenery is bursting with colour. With this in mind, the houseplant experts at Beards
Súper Chefs tours the UK this autumn
Súper Chefs, an exciting bilingual Latin American show, will tour the UK this October and November. With performances in London, Bristol, Cambridge, Sheffield, Merseyside, Birmingham, and York, this unique production offers families an entertaining blend of food, music, and culture. A fun and educational show for families Súper Chefs is designed for children aged 4-8
First Christmas Gifts
From gifts that are perfect for a first Christmas to adorable nursery toys, Little Big Friends have an adorable selection of toys, perfect for the festive season. With a variety of magical worlds including a jungle, farm, forest and ocean, there are endless possibilities of play and presents for any child. Festive friends! Ocean Playmat
Festive Favourites for Christmas
Even the most excited children on Christmas Eve will sleep soundly until Christmas morning with Cloud B. With a magical collection of nightlights, storytellers, and sleep aids, your little ones will step into a world of tranquillity and calm, where every night becomes a new adventure waiting to unfold. From cuddly and cosy friends to
Snowdonia Space Centre
Showcase space technology development The Snowdonia Space Centre showcases its exciting Space Technology Test Centre (STTC) progress on 8th and 9th October. Llanbedr Airfield, Snowdonia, welcomes local students to explore STEM and space-based activities. They will learn about the centre’s latest developments. The site received £820,000 from the UK Space Agency’s (UKSA) Space Cluster Infrastructure
Perfect Presents for any Child with any Hobby.
From cooking, to music, to a whole array of learning games, Speedy Monkey is jam packed with perfect presents for any child with any hobby. A stunning range of aesthetically pleasing, FSC certified wooden toys that encourage imaginative play, Speedy Monkey toys are must-haves when it comes to gifting this Christmas time. Plus, they don’t
Flipetz, Adorable characters that Transform with a Flip
This holiday season, double the fun with Flipetz, the adorable characters that transform with a simple flip, offering endless possibilities for creative play. With its irresistibly soft texture and charming design, Flipetz will captivate kids and keep them entertained for hours. Plus, the easy-to-clean cover means you can wipe away any traces of past adventures
Autumn crafting: 5 ways to get the Denby Pottery Village experience at home
Get crafty with clay trinkets A key aspect of the Denby Pottery Village is getting stuck in and crafting your own clay homeware, from plates and bowls to home decor. Whilst not quite as thrilling as working on a potter’s wheel, you can capture the element of working with clay at home and make a
Christmas in Dreamland: Dreamland Margate Announces Festive Events for 2024
Bookings Now Open for the Magical Festive Grotto – An Interactive Walkthrough to Meet Santa Exclusive Christmas Party Nights Featuring Full Band Rockaoke Christmas World at Dreamland – Free Entry with Attractions, Activities, and Entertainment Margate’s iconic seafront park, Dreamland, has revealed a flurry of exciting Christmas events for 2024, offering festive fun for the
The Puppet Company Partners with Save the Children for Christmas Jumper Day Campaign
The Puppet Company has joined forces with the international charity Save the Children to support its annual Christmas Jumper Day campaign. This collaboration introduces a delightful range of Christmas Jumper Bear & Friends puppets, designed to help raise essential funds for Save the Children’s life-changing work in the UK and globally. This special eco-friendly collection
Infantino: Committed to Supporting Happy Parenting 24/7, Especially This Christmas!
Infantino, the trusted brand dedicated to making parenting easier, is delivering on its promise this Christmas with a range of thoughtfully designed products for babies and toddlers. From soft playmats to festive bath toys and fun teethers, Infantino has everything families need to keep little ones entertained throughout the festive season. Foldable Soft Foam Mat
Say Goodbye to Bedtime Struggles with b.box’s Glow-in-the-Dark Sippy Cup and Dummies
b.box is lighting up bedtime with its glow-in-the-dark sippy cup and dummies, designed to make it easier for babies and toddlers to find their favourite items in the dark. These clever products are perfect for night-time use, helping little ones to self-soothe and stay hydrated without any fuss, offering peace of mind for parents. Glow-in-the-Dark
Ticket Sales Now Open for The Elf On The Shelf® Christmas Adventure at Bluewater
Tickets are now available for the highly anticipated world-first The Elf on the Shelf® Christmas Adventure, an interactive festive experience from The Lumistella Company’s The Elf on the Shelf® Santaverse™, set to take place at Bluewater, Kent. This exclusive Christmas adventure promises to bring festive magic to life for families, running from 16th November until
Why Mobility Scooters Can Make Family Life Easier
Mobility scooters may not have been popular in the past, but they are now well-appreciated as functional mobility devices, especially for parents and caregivers with mobility restrictions. These scooters promote freedom of movement and, hence, the ability to carry out many routine activities and participate in family events, thereby enhancing the lives of both parents