Baby/Kids Scissors
Rubis® Baby/Kids Scissors in Elephant Pouch Nail care can never be this fun with Rubis baby nail scissors in elephant shaped pouch. An artful treasure delivered in pink and blue, baby nail scissors in elephant shaped leather pouch coined “elephantine” is a charming leather elephant pouch enveloping baby nail scissors. The rounded tips of the
Fresh X
Fresh X is a new environmentally-friendly personal Spritz suitable for all the family FreshX is an exciting new product in an innovative new category that fuses together two big trends: extra freshness down below and a serious environmental mission. On sale in Sainsbury’s stores. Just two or three ‘Spritz’ of FreshX onto toilet tissue transforms
Winter at Blenheim Palace
On 24 November 2017 until the 1 January 2018 Blenheim Palace’s 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscape and Formal Gardens will be transformed into an illuminated wonderland. The magical trail will wind through the landscape, highlighting Blenheim Palace’s rich history, all with the magic and wonder of the festive season. New and returning visitors can
Christmas in Edinburgh
There is nowhere more magical for families at Christmas time than Edinburgh! Christmas celebrations kick off on 17 November in Princes Street Gardens, with the legendary Light Night on George Street on 19th. Ice Adventure The fantastic a brand-new walk-through immersive experience, an ‘ice museum’ . Explore the walk-through experience and travel through Scotland’s rich
Winter Pop Ups
THOR’S Viking Vibes Regent’s Place will become home to THOR’S, a pop up bar channeling Scandi/Viking chic this winter. The cosy cabin will transport you to the Nordics, minus the harsh weather, and even if the British winter is getting to you, there’ll be plenty of log fires to keep you warm. Get into the
‘All Different, All Equal’
The Anti-Bullying Alliance based at the National Children’s Bureau has published a poll showing that while the majority of children (96%) think it is important to be yourself, of the two-fifths of children who would conceal something about themselves, 61% said they would hide or change the way they look to avoid being bullied. Campaigners
Cake Yarn
Knitters and crocheter are going crazy for cakes – but not the edible kind. Great yarns put the fun back into our crafting. These two are reasonably priced, sumptuous colours and marvellous to work with. Soft, non splitting and tactile for any project. I purchased them from www.purplelinda crafts & www.wool4less Top right & bottom left Northern
Shhh – Quiet at the Aquarium
The National Marine Aquarium will be hosting a special ‘quiet’ event this month for families with sensory needs. Taking place on Saturday 18 November, the afterhours event will invite visitors to enjoy the Aquarium’s surroundings without the noise and distraction of the daily shows, enabling them to appreciate the true beauty and calmness of the
London November Events
Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switch On Singer and actress Rita Ora will switch on the 58th Oxford Street Christmas Lights.The show will be hosted by Capital Breakfast’s Roman Kemp and Vick Hope, with performances from UK pop acts Matt Terry and 5 After Midnight. The event, which officially marks the start of the festive season
Birmingham teachers tackle child anxiety
Teachers at Hallfield School in Edgbaston were, last week, educated on how to spot signs of anxiety and depression in their pupils. The school invited parent and Cognitive Behaviour Therapist Raj Bassi to run a workshop on Mental Health to give staff an understanding of what mental health disorders are how they can work with
Christmas Gift Ideas from The Fine Cotton Company
Great gifts for the whole family. The Fine Cotton Company has a wide range of luxurious towels, slippers, robes, bed linen and home accessories of superb quality. All of The Fine Cotton Company’s products are sourced fairly and without exploitation. Ride the Unicorn Craze Unicorns are everywhere at the moment and the embroidered unicorn range from
Parents and carers given support to to protect their families’ from online predators
Parents and carers can get extra support from a national charity tackling child sexual exploitation launches new online and printed advice – giving hints and tips on protecting their families from online predators. “Online: Onguard” is a clear and easily understandable guide developed by charity NWG and the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) to parents
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