Mini and Youth Rugby
Rugby Season 2024-25 Many rugby clubs (including Old Emanuel Lions, featured below) throughout the country are opening up on Sunday mornings to welcome boys and girls under 5s to under 18s, to introduce them to this wonderful sport with core values : Teamwork. Respect. Mutual respect forms the basis of rugby. … Enjoyment. Enjoyment is
Autumn walk hazards to watch out for with dogs
With the change of the season comes a whole new realm of things to be on the lookout for when it comes to your dog and their general health and safety whilst out and about. Pooch & Mutt’s Resident Vet Dr. Linda Simon brings you some of the main things to watch out for on
Play Safety Week: The most common myths about safe play
The leading global body for play equipment safety, the Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) is launching the UK’s first Play Safety Week on Monday 9th September. Play Safety Week has been created to drive awareness and education in play safety at a time when many children will be returning back to school and using
Chica’s Halloween Tale: A Call for Kindness
Poor Chica, a black cat with a heart full of hope, and her kittens were sadly abandoned outside a veterinary practice last Halloween. Cold, frightened, and in need of urgent care, they were lucky to receive the attention they so desperately needed. While her kittens quickly found loving homes once they were old enough to
A Back-to-School Essential
Vosene Kids NEW Head Lice Defence Spray As the new school year approaches, one of the biggest concerns for parents is the dreaded head lice outbreak. Vosene Kids has just launched a timely solution to this common problem: the NEW Apple & Lemon Head Lice Defence Spray. This product is an excellent addition to their
Free Childcare
Free childcare expansion: step forward to support working parents in England, but crucial parents are aware of their entitlement From September, 15 hours free childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents with a nine-month-old in England. Expanding on the support introduced for two-year-olds in April. Official figures in the run up to April’s
GCSE grade boundaries 2024: Everything parents need to know
As the results season approaches, the conversation around GCSE grade boundaries is intensifying among parents, students, and educators. The 2024 GCSE exams have seen some changes, and it’s essential for parents to stay informed to better support their children through this critical time. Grade boundaries are the minimum marks students need to achieve to be
National Maritime Museum
Safe Harbour Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families. The sessions are an opportunity for families to have fun together in a friendly and welcoming space. Safe Harbour has been created in consultation with support organisations including We Are Family, and local foster
Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience For the first time since arriving in Greenwich in 1954, visitors to Cutty Sark can climb the famous masts and enjoy views of the Thames and London like no other. Visitors will travel up the ratlines to reach the Tops Platform where they can take in the view while standing amidst the rigging of
Back-to-School Stuff
Stamptastic Name Stamp | RRP: from £12 | Stockist: https://stamptastic.co.uk Whether it’s nursery, preschool, big school or even summer camp, lost items, and the subsequent expense to replace them, is inevitable. Enter Stamptastic, the easiest and speediest labelling solution, quite literally saving hours of time! Unlike original methods of labelling such as sewing and iron-on
Wilkinson Sword Launches Trio of Cutting-Edge Gardening Tools
All gardeners have heard of Wilkinson Sword and use their product frequently. Garden maintenance just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Wilkinson Sword’s new range of cutting tools. Designed to provide maximum strength, comfort, and ease, these tools make gardening tasks a breeze, even for the most novice gardeners. With a focus on innovation, quality,
Support your child starting secondary school
Starting secondary school is a big step in a kid’s life, going from being the biggest to the smallest and taking more responsibility. It’s nerve wracking and exciting for kids and parents too. Below British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) advise parents how to help kids through this exciting and anxious time. Check-in on
Four Tips to Boost Your Child’s Confidence for Secondary School Success
As summer draws to a close, many families are their children for the academic year ahead. For some, the transition will be bigger than others, particularly those moving away from primary school and starting a new adventure in secondary school. Isabella Twaite, MENSA testing and Geography lead at comprehensive school The Royal Liberty School in
Explore the New Forest: A Dog-Friendly Adventure for the Whole Family
The New Forest is a stunning destination that offers something for everyone, and for families with four-legged members, it’s a true paradise. With vast open spaces, scenic trails, and welcoming accommodations, the New Forest is the perfect place to enjoy a memorable holiday with your dog. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a longer
Blenheim Paddles
Dive into summer fun at Blenheim Palace with new water sports activities ?Oxfordshire-based UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace has partnered up with Live Free Adventures, to launch an array of watersports, just as temperatures rise this summer. Visitors to Blenheim Palace can now spend the day rowing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the Great Lake offering
Free Summer Holiday Family Fun at Lewisham Shopping Centre
Lewisham Shopping Centre is hosting free, interactive Olympics-themed workshops this August for all the family to enjoy. To celebrate the Paris Olympics, guests are invited to take part in a variety of exciting craft activities in Central Square. The workshops taking place are as follows:- 10th August, 11am-4pm: Olympics Craft Workshop 17th August, 12pm-4pm: Glitter Temporary Tattoos
Olympic creates Interest in BMX for kids
Searches for “BMX Racing” and “BMX Freestyle” have surged by 79% and 70% in the last 30 days The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing and the UK public is already tuning in – at least 58% according to a recent YouGov survey. This year, Team GB welcomes 14 teen Olympians to its ranks,
Hamleys Game On! It’s Summer
Families invited to celebrate a summer of sporting magic with games, challenges and excitement in store. Hamleys, the finest toy shop in the world, is inviting families to celebrate a summer jam-packed with sport by taking part in Hamleys Game On! It’s Summer: exhilarating challenges, fun-filled games and action-packed activities, due to run in stores throughout the school
Lord Montagu welcomes The Wombles back to Beaulieu for 50th Anniversary of the Monorail
Lord Montagu marked the 50th anniversary of the Monorail in style with a feast of celebrations and special guests to mark 50 years of the oldest monorail in England. Opened in July 1974, the Monorail has been a family favourite amongst visitors to the Beaulieu attraction, and to mark this special milestone, guests were invited to join
MUM RIBBON MOVEMENT MOVES ON…
Supported By Anna Mathur & Ferne McCann, Championed by Pippeta World Breastfeeding Awareness Week 1 – 7 August 2024 A shocking 1 in 4 women experience a perinatal mental health problem and 70 per cent will hide or underplay their maternal mental health difficulties. This Breastfeeding Awareness Week (1-7 August), celebrity advocates Ferne McCann and