Oct Southeast Half Term Family Activities
October 18 Half Term The South East boasts many world class museums and attractions for families to enjoy this October Half Term. A perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors with walks in the stunning countryside. When the weather is not so good, explore historic houses and castles with craft and other activities. Accommodation in the
Beast Quest, Hampton Court
Meet magical creatures, October half term, as fantasy children’s book, Beast Quest, comes to life at Hampton Court Palace The Beast Quest vanquishes the beasts unleashed throughout the palace in this brand new immersive family experience 20 – 28 October 2018 www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/#gs.9nVPsl8 The Beasts Meet phoenixes, dragons, wizards, griffins and more this October half term. The best-selling
Science Museum Oct/Nov 18
Stellar events announced for The Sun: Living With Our Star at the Science Museum The Sun at Science Museum: Living With Our Star, running from 6 October 2018 to 6 May 2019, a series of unique events. From a dance performance inspired by sunlight’s journey to Earth, the English premiere of moving documentary Anote’s Ark,
Rugby for boys and girls
Autumn Rugby TV will soon show Autumn Rugby Internationals with teams from Southern Hemisphere to play matches in sell-out stadia, especially Twickenham. But there is a lot more rugby going on. Core Values Also in the autumn, clubs have started their league programmes for adult men and women, mostly on Saturdays, but Sundays are dominated by
Bella Italia’s Kids deal
In a bid to put family-time firmly back on the menu this September, Bella Italia has launched an unbeatable ‘Kids Eat for £1[i]’ offer, including a starter, main and dessert, plus a drink, when any adult meal is purchased from midday onwards. The Piccolo menu Perfect for children 2-6 years old – allows little ones
Skiing Season Treats
NEW: VIP SKI hosts Health & Wellness ski retreat in Val d’Isère, France VIP SKI’s Health & Wellness ski retreat is designed for the health-conscious traveller and pulls together a love of alpine life with a passion for wellbeing. After a day out on the slopes, skiers and snowboarders can look forward to soothing those aches
‘Bike to school’ competition
Evans Cycles launch national ‘Bike to school’ competition for UK primary schools Evans Cycles, the UK’s leading specialist bike shop, has today announced the launch of its new ‘Bike to school’ Poetry Competition. Aimed at educating children about the wider benefits of cycling, the initiative will see primary schools across the UK create cycling themed
New Books Autumn 18
‘Of what do little bears dream? New Books: Bright snowflakes perhaps… Or dark starry nights. Hot chocolate… Cold pizza. Straight horizons…And curly moustaches.’ This new book, Little Bear Dreams is a gentle and imaginative depiction of a mother polar bear and her cub, taking readers on a wistful journey of wintry opposites – both the expected pairings,
The Wirral
Wirral Peninsular After enjoying Liverpool, we decided to go through the Mersey Tunnel to the Wirral. The Scouse joke is it was named that way because they used to say “Wirral we go this afternoon?” when seeking to go to the country. A beautiful green part of the world and obviously “horse country”. Weather was
Frankie & Benny’s Gives Dieters More Choice
Frankie & Benny’s has conducted a survey which found that 2.2 million parents have broken their diets at family restaurants due to lack of choice, being forced to eat something that wasn’t as healthy as they would have liked. In response to these findings, Frankie & Benny’s have launched a new menu, featuring a ‘Feel
Back in Liverpool
Not been back to Liverpool, where I was born, for many years. www.visitliverpool.com Three of us, and two dogs, stayed in an AirbnB Gorgeous Home. Free Parking. Walk Everywhere in Georgian Quarter, which is around Liverpool University and between the two cathedrals. (I was always amused that the street linking Anglican and Catholic cathedrals is
Guess How Much I Love You,
The much-loved classic children’s book, Guess How Much I Love You, will play across the UK from 11th September to 4th November. Following a West End run at the Arts Theatre and spring tour earlier this year, Selladoor Family and ABA International Touring UK announce the autumn tour of the stage adaptation of this world-famous
Flash Drive for School
Ready for kids back to school? Possible gift is this neat and powerful SanDisk UltraFit Flash Drive. Available on Amazon: Sandisk Ultra Fit 3.1 USB. (£5.99 16GB) Secure access software and high speed (full length movie in 30 seconds!) The USB can store their homework in one location with password protection and is able
Steinberg Music into Schools
STEINBERG RALLIES SCHOOLS TO HELP BRING MUSIC BACK INTO EDUCATION SCHOOLS across the country could be in with a chance of securing free music scoring software courtesy of leading technology provider Steinberg. Around 100 schools nationwide will be gifted copies of Dorico Elements, the music notation software that helps students write, print and play back to
Back to School Supplies
Spiral‘s Back to school collection Ready to keep your kids ahead of the pack this term with these school supplies. Spiral have been a worldwide favourite now for over 5 years. Back to school bags www.spiraluk.com Happy News product lines The world will be a happier place thanks to the launch of
Back to School Advice
10 Ways to Prepare for Starting School in September By Early Years Specialist and founder of playHOORAY!, Claire Russell When it comes to preparing your child for school it’s not all academic, it’s about supporting and preparing them from a social, emotional and general wellbeing perspective too. It is also important to remember that all
Books for All
Pilates for Pregnancy A straight talking, woman-to-woman exercise guide, focusing on pelvic floor and core strength, to improve your health, mood and energy during pregnancy. One of Anya Hayes information books. Clear, step-by-step Pilates exercises, tailored for the demands of each trimester, show you how to: Improve your posture as your bump grows Protect your
Story Books
Story Books: One of the most eagerly awaited picture books of the year is out in September 18, David Litchfield’s magnificent sequel: The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle. David’s first book, The Bear and the Piano, stunned audiences the world over. It won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and
Internet Guide for Grandparents
Figures show 4 in 10 grandparents will be left in charge of the kids over the summer – yet any will be in the dark over what kids get up to online. Internet Matters urges grandparents to get involved with the digital lives of their grandkids to keep them safe during the school holidays New
The National Marine Aquarium hosts summer party for all the family
On Thursday 16th August, the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is hosting an exclusive family party for little superheros and princesses. National Marine Aquarium NMA is encouraging families to discover their alter egos and dress up as their favourite character for this year’s Superhero and Princess summer party. Kicking off at 18:00, the after-hours event will have