SWLondon & Surrey-Sept14
What’s On for parents and families in Serptember. News about Open Days. Calendar of events.
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Top 10 Events for September
Fun, Free and Frugal, the Festival of Thrift is back Taking place at Lingfield Point in Darlington on Saturday September 27, and Sunday September 28, new stage and more workshops, food, stalls, speakers and things to see and do! There will be stalls selling upcycled, recycled and second-hand gems. Fix It Café where expert volunteers
Top 10 August Outings
Free entry for kids at WWT London Wetland Centre 18–22 and 26–29 August 2014 inclusive. A 105 acre wetland visitor centre in Barnes, southwest London Keep your children entertained during the holidays with wildlife-themed fun – bug hunts, reptile walks, bird watching walks and pond dipping. Or watch adorable otters feed, play and swim
Summer in Normandy
Normandy is very family friendly destination with lots of entertainment as well the museums and monuments. You can also enjoy the historical and beautiful beaches and countryside, so families will find lots to see and do all year round. Normandy is easily accessible from the UK just a short hop across the channel. There are three big zoos not far
How to start building a family property portfolio
By Vicki Wusche, author of ‘Property for the Next Generation’ A property portfolio can give you extra monthly income as well as a nest egg for the future. So what are you waiting for? Here are seven tips to help you start creating a family property portfolio. You don’t have to live where you own
Cumbria For Family
Two-wheeled holiday fun for families a ‘Celebration of Cycling’ in the Lake District, at Brockhole, Windermere. Guided bike rides and cycling skills sessions to vintage bikes and even a bike-powered smoothie maker. Families can enjoy a day packed full of FREE cycling related fun on Tuesday 22 July 2014, from 11:00am – 4:00pm at Brockhole,
Treat your Little Prince or Princess to a Royally Wonderful First Birthday
Modern Family Expert for Care.com, Liz Fraser. Prince George is about to turn one year old. Who can believe it was a whole year since we all sat glued to our TV screens, waiting to hear the news! A child’s first birthday is a huge, happy milestone – perhaps not so much for the baby,
Identity Protection on the Agenda
With Ofsted’s new framework for school inspections in place, which now includes requirements for e-safety in its school rating system, and frequent reports about cybercrime in the news, identity theft is a growing concern for many parents. These days, children grow up with technology as an integral part of their everyday lives and are often
Look after your Eyes
A regular eye check is the only way to detect the earliest signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), known as drusen, which may be present without any apparent effect on vision. AMD is the leading cause of blindness in the UK. There is no cure for this degenerative disease which results in central vision loss,
Top Five Dog Friendly Festivals
Dog-friendly festivals Although some festivals don’t allow dogs don’t get barking mad as these ones do! Shropshire Farmer Phil’s Music Festival – 8th to 10th August 2014, An alternative to mainstream festivals with discussions on sustainability and green issues, and a farmer’s market to a backdrop of live music. Dogs are extremely welcome, as long
Swimwear they’ll want to wear: the perfect clothes to get kids swimming
Are you looking for something healthy and inexpensive for the whole family to do this summer? Perhaps you enjoyed our recent post, Top Beaches for Families, but something’s been holding you back? Whatever your reason for wanting to encourage your kids to swim – be it the desire to keep them busy and active over the
Providing students with the skills required by employers
Qualifications alone are not enough to guarantee a job and schools should be providing students with the skills that employers are looking for according to David Hermitt, Executive Principal, Congleton High School, an 11-18 specialist school of engineering, and Chief Executive Officer of Congleton Multi-Academy Trust in Congleton, South East Cheshire. In this article David
Top Family Festivals
Blissfields Festival 4th & 5th July 2014 Paul and Mel Bliss the organisers of Blissfields Festival for 14 years, while their two children (now late teens) have grown up. www.blissfields.co.uk Legends Rugby Family Festival Legends Rugby is back this summer even bigger and better, with its South London festival, combining family fun with sport and
POTTY TRAINING TIPS AND CHANCE TO WIN
Anyone planning to tackle potty training this summer, help is at hand from the authors of an award-winning book ‘How to Potty Train’ and their free online summer advice event, ‘Potty Training Live’. Potty Training Live ran last year and saw TV personality, Jenni Falconer take part to potty train her daughter, Ella. She wrote
Teacher Gifts
As the end of term is approaching its that time to find a gifts for the teacher. It is a nice idea to thank your child’s teacher for all their effort during the school year. Born Gifted have a great range of affordable teacher presents to show your appreciation.
Why is breastfeeding important?
Breast milk is not just a source of food, breastfeeding can also be a way of comforting babies and expressing love, it is an important physical and emotional interaction between the baby and you. Breast milk contains vital nutrients which sustain growth including; enzymes to aid digestion, Bifidus which encourages a high pH in the
1 Hour Liquid Tan
NEW He-Shi Rapid 1 Hour LiquidTan. This instant golden tanning liquid, launched May 2014, has time development accelerators delivering a fast-drying, natural looking tan within 60 minutes. We have reviewed this product and found it easy to apply, and its quick-drying solution is great for busy mums. It’s best applied after using He-Shi Exfoliating
Top Festival Goodies
Nikon Coolpix AW120 Digital Camera Whatever the festival weather, this camera will cope: waterproof*, shockproof and freeze proof! With 16 megapixel, build in Wifi, 5 x optical zoom the Nikon AW120 is available in black, orange or camouflage.*waterproof to 18m deep, shockproof to a 2m drop and freeze-proof to a temperature of -10°C. £279. For