The Big Smile Tea Party
Smile Train, the international children’s cleft charity, is excited to announce that their annual fundraising event, the Big Smile Tea Party, will be returning this year – just in time for the Easter festivities. Launching on Monday 15th April, the Big Smile Tea Party encourages friends, families, colleagues and students all over the UK, to
Soundcore Infini Soundbar
Anker Soundcore mini soundbar…cutting edge technology Anker has a great reputation for super engineering electronic items. The Anker Soundcore Infin Mini soundbar continues the trend. At the time of review, they are also bringing out other similar items. They do not stand still. This item does not take up much space, yet can fill the
Eufy Smart Electric Bulbs
Eufy Lumos Smart Bulbs These eufy lumos bulbs are very useful and fun. And a long guarantee. We think they are great! They work with Alexa, to add voice controls: “Alexa, turn on living room lights!”, and some can be tied to music, and 16 million colours give more options than you could ever imagine.
Family fun at Easter around the South East
Crofton Roman Villa Wednesday 10th & 17th April Fun with Pots! Discover what the Romans used for cooking, eating and drinking. You will be able to handle real Roman pottery nearly 2,000 years old. Then you can make your own clay pot to take home. Sessions at 10.30am. For up to 11 year olds. No booking needed. Children
The benefits of activity day camps
The benefits of activity day camps during the school holidays. Barracudas offers outstanding quality activity day camps for children aged 4½ -14 years. Value for money and flexible hours from 8am-6pm makes them a great choice during the Easter and summer holidays. Activity camps are an excellent option for meeting your childcare needs for a
Kelly’s Dance Studio. NEW Spring/Summer TERM starts Saturday 27 April 2019
Kelly’s Dance Studio. NEW Spring/Summer TERM starts Saturday 27 April 2019. Passionate about all forms of dance, they offer classes in a variety of styles for children from 2.5 years BALLROOM – LATIN – BALLET – TAP – JAZZ every Saturday Rosette/Tiny Tots – They use simple steps to build confidence and co-ordination. There are 15
Berry Up at Eastertime
Easter is a time to enjoy the festivities including family meals and chocolate egg hunts. However, it is also rather easy for sugar intakes to skyrocket during this fun time. For example, one survey[1] looking at the sugar content of Easter eggs revealed that one medium chocolate egg provides around 23 teaspoons of sugar whilst
Beasts of London
5 April 2019 – 5 January 2020 Beasts of London is the Museum of London’s next major experience catered especially for families. Beasts of London will bring to life the history of animals in the city told from the unique perspective of the animals themselves. You will be guided by various animal characters through time,
Kew to open giant new Children’s Garden
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has embarked on its most ambitious design project in recent years with the creation of a giant new Children’s Garden due to open to the public on 18 May 2019. Covering 10,000m², it’s the size of nearly 40 tennis courts, and has been designed by a Kew garden designer around
Travelling with Little Twins
Travelling with Little Twins Made Easier With These Essentials In the UK alone, there are more than 9,000 sets of twins born each year. And with travel now being very accessible, a lot of parents are eager to go on family holidays. Of course, it goes without saying that taking a trip with twin babies
Family Books
Continuing coverage of Books in 2019, these are Family Books, and can be read by all. Unscripted Claire Handscombe (also known as Claire Lyman) wrote this family book Nobody is a bigger fan of actor Thomas Cassidy than Libby. Nobody. That’s why she’s totally going to marry him. She’s going to write a novel, name the
Books-Education & Health
Continuing coverage of Books in 2019, these are Education Books including Health Hey Dog! Let’s Talk! A beautifully illustrated education book. It’s a guide to help children understand dogs and communicate with them to stay safe. Parents read it and introduce children to dog training showing respect for family dogs. “This book is a little
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotels
Junior Builder Week returns to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotels this February half term (15 – 23 February 2019) for a brick-filled week of fun. Junior Builder Week 2019 sees a celebration of creativity and building with LEGO® bricks from just £48pp, including an overnight stay and breakfast at the unique LEGOLAND Hotel or the
Books for all in 2019
Jungle Jamboree Jo Empson’s new picture book. Lion, Bird, Zebra, Leopard and Hippo prepare for Jungle Jamboree, The jungle creatures all try to change themselves. This beautiful book bursts with wild splashes of colour and hilarious animal antics. But Fly has a surprise in store – soon the animals learn that they are lovely just the
Half Term South East England
Dover Castle Secrets & Spies Mon 18 – Fri 22 Feb 2019 10am-3pm Calling all super sleuths, secret agents and investigators! Sharpen your detective skills with hands-on training in disguise, code cracking and clues. Adults: £20.00 / Concessions: £18.00 / Children (5-15): £12.00 / Family: £50.00: www.english-heritage.org.uk/dover King Henry’s Tudor Court Tudors in Love Half Term Activities
Yumello, Nut butter with Attitude
A Bristol-based startup brand devoted to bringing the vibrant flavours of the Atlas Mountains to the kitchens of Britain. Founders Esther and Omar Elhajji met whilst in Omar’s home of the Atlas Mountains, Esther travelled to Morocco from Barcelona to volunteer with a business harnessing the powers of Argan Oil for both its cosmetic and
February Half Term London Events
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Monday 18th – Mouse Story Time 11.45am + 2.15pm Drop in between 11-12.30 + 1.30-3.30 to make a set of Mouse ears and we’ll add a face painted nose and whiskers! See Harvest Mice on display. Tuesday 19th – Feed the Birds! Make your own bird feeder and encourage birds in
The Problem of Toxic Masculinity
Think of the ideal man – who comes to mind? Sean Connery as James Bond? Brad Pitt in Fight Club? Or perhaps Clint Eastwood as the all-American action hero? What these images have in common are a certain type of maleness – one that is repeated in Hollywood movies, in T.V. dramas ,and in men’s style
Healthy, Fast 800 Diet
For years I’ve been told the best way to lose weight and keep it off is to eating a little less and moving more creating a deficit. The “healthy” weight loss being 1-2lb a week. I know this because there isn’t a diet out there that I haven’t tried over the past 50 years! Some
Valentine’s Day Holidays
Rome Cavalieri, Valentine’s Day Experiences Romantic Drive in a Vintage Fiat 1100 and Chocolate Making As part of the hotel’s Love Souvenir Experience, couples can embark on a romantic drive in a vintage Fiat 1100 around the city’s iconic landmarks, discovering stunning piazzas, monuments and ancient ruins. The drive ends with a visit to a