‘FELINE GOOD’
Monday April 30, 2018. This Saturday, Chessington World of Adventures Resort is set to open NEW, Land of the Tiger, featuring an innovative big cat enclosure with Europe’s first overhead trails that has become home to four new endangered Amur tigers – Tsar, Kyra, Olga and Kalinka – who are thriving following their arrival from
5 step check-list to spring-clean your finances
It’s often used as an excuse for a household spruce up, but springtime could also be a good time for you to revaluate your finances and remove some unnecessary expenses that could be costing you more than you think. With their 5-step financial check-list, Ellis Bates share their advice on how best to spring-clean your
iDual Smart LED Lighting
You can transform your rooms with a lighting system that allows you to control the colour temperature and light intensity with a simple remote. This is a quick way to change the colour décor without lifting a paintbrush! It’s very simple with a set-up, plug, and play bulb or lamp, great fun for all the
South of England Show
7, 8 and 9 June 2018 South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL (Near Haywards Heath. Junction 10 off M23) Open: 9am daily. Close: 6.30pm daily. Families and friends can enjoy an impressive three-day programme of entertaining agricultural events, with new and exciting displays and attractions at the largest countryside show in the region, the
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity
Bake it Better Week: 21-27 May 2018 Whether you’re a cupcake connoisseur or a kneading newbie, enthusiasm is the key ingredient to help cook up a tasty ‘Bake it Better’ bake sale for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity this May. The popular fundraising event is returning between 21-27 May, with the charity inviting budding bakers to whip out
Celtic Manor Resort Activities for Families
The five-star Celtic Manor Resort, awarded the UK’s Best Hotel 2017, is set in more than 2,000 acres of panoramic parkland at the gateway to Wales, in the beautiful Usk Valley. Along with four hotels, including a 330-room luxury Resort Hotel, an historic 19th century Manor House with 70 rooms, the 148-room Coldra Court and
Palace to Host Knights of Royal England’s Jousting Tournament
Blenheim Palace will be alive to the thunder of hooves and the clash of lances on shields as it hosts the Knights of Royal England’s Jousting Tournament from May 5th-7th. Visitors will be transported back in time to a medieval tournament; complete with authentic tilt yard, royal box, falconry, archery and hand to hand combat.
Free residential camps for children with health challenges
Free recreational activity camps will provide children with health challenges -and their families- with the experience of a lifetime. The residential camps are scheduled to take place in various locations across the UK from April to October. Families interested in signing up for the residential camps- which are also available to siblings affected by health
Who will be crowned the Champion of Champions this summer at Arundel Castle?
Lances will shatter and emotions will run high this July as jousters from around the world vie to be named the victor of Arundel Castle’s Jousting and Medieval Tournament: Champion of Champions edition. The unique six-day spectacular, taking place from 25-30 July, promises more tilt-rail drama than ever before as the Jousting and Medieval Tournament
Highlights at ZSL London Zoo
New for May half-term – Heroes and Villains Meet ZSL’s own superheroes, our elite team of keepers, vets, scientists and conservationists, working to protect animals from some of the planet’s greatest villains, such as plastic pollution, and join forces with them to help protect our planet. Discover what you can do to help protect our
The Entertainer Quiet Hour for autistic children
Following a successful pilot during February’s half term, The Entertainer, the fastest growing multi-channel high street toy retailer in the UK, is introducing a weekly Quiet Hour that will take place every Saturday in all its UK stores to create a more welcoming environment for children with autism. Shopping trips can be a daunting experience
THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST
Theatre Royal Stratford East announce three shows opening at the theatre – Cirque Berserk, Shebeen and Sleeping Beauty. Celebrated theatre circus company Cirque Berserk, now in their fifth year, make their Theatre Royal Stratford East debut on the 3 and 4 April as part of an extensive UK tour. Zippos Presents: CIRQUE BERSERK,
EASTER at THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE
EASTER FUN AND FROLICS AT THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE Easter is just around the corner and at The Rare Breeds Centre they are preparing for all the usual Easter fun and frolics. The friendly Easter bunny will be here to say ‘hello’ and help you find the clues on the choccy bunny hunt. When you
Whispers of Hope Stories based on actual events
‘Whispers of Hope’, six shocking stories, based on actual events are about the lies, deception and manipulation some parents will go to in order to get their own way, be that for money or to stop a partner seeing their child. Names and some details have been altered but the outcomes in court are true.
Online safety tips to keep children safe online in 2018
The internet is an inevitable part of children’s lives nowadays but although this has many positives, it also has its downsides. Children are at risk of being exposed to harmful information and people online and this means the rest of us have a responsibility to protect them. So, to mark UK Safer Internet Day this
Kids go ‘wild’ this half-term at Painshill
This February half-term children aged 8 -13 yrs can enjoy the outdoors at Painshill during our popular Wild Woodland Camp (13th – 15th February). Children will be able to discover and explore the outdoors in a safe and inspiring environment over the February half-term at our Wild Woodland Camp. Wild Camps at Painshill are fun
Chinese New Year @Westfields this Half Term
To mark the Chinese New Year of the Dog over the half-term, Westfield presents a programme of children’s activities across its two London centres, enabling families to experience the ancient holiday in an authentic, modern way. Traditions differ, but the main message of Chinese New Year is for families to come together and wish each
Make a Splash at Dusty’s Puddle Jumping Championships
February Half Term 2018 (Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 February) This February half term, children of all ages are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in our puddle jumping championships. WWT’s new children’s character, Dusty Duck, is joining in the fun again and helping kids create the biggest, craziest splash possible.
Harlequins Ladies Rugby World Record
Following record viewing figures of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, Harlequins Ladies, currently sitting second on the Tyrrells Premier 15s, are aiming to welcome a world record crowd for a women’s club match and the biggest crowd for a women’s match outside of a Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, to The Twickenham Stoop in
Celebrating Chinese New Year
Step into a fusion of sound, vibrant colours, illuminations and oriental flavours at Robin Hill’s award-winning electric woods event, Spirit of the Orient, as the park celebrates Chinese New Year, one of the world’s most popular festivals, this February. Experience stunning oriental themed lighting and cultural entertainment which bring the ancient woodland to life. New for 2018, be