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Best buys Christmas Featured

6 Unique Christmas Gifts That Will Seriously Impress in 2025, Gift Ideas for Him, Her & Teens

Penny McCarthy October 26, 2025 No Comments

Featured Things to do

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Announces Exciting 2026 Little Lyric Family Programme and New Club Little Lyric Ticket Scheme

Penny McCarthy October 23, 2025 No Comments

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The Elmer Adventure

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Whipsnade Zoo Tickets for a tenner this October Half-term 

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Education & Books Featured National News

Neurodivergent Friendly Children’s Gift Guide

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TOP TRAVEL TIPS FOR YOU:

Penny McCarthy June 28, 2013 No Comments

Eat raw food on the journey. Your body retains more water and suffers less from dehydration if you pack it…

G-loves.

Penny McCarthy June 28, 2013 No Comments

G-loves (gloves) focuses on developing functional and fashionable gloves for fitness mavens during their sweaty and not-so-sweaty pursuits! These lightweight,…

Luxaflex®: designed with Safety and Comfort in mind

Penny McCarthy June 20, 2013 No Comments

The safety of children is a serious issue and is highlighted by Child Safety Week which runs across the UK…

Put the wow into brows with new Beautiful Brows Kit

Penny McCarthy June 10, 2013 No Comments

Highly groomed, defined brows are being sported by everyone from Kate Middleton to model Cara Delivigne. In fact, eye-brow make-up…

ATTRACTIONS INVITE DADS TO ACT LIKE KIDS AGAIN

Penny McCarthy June 10, 2013 No Comments

From seahorses to clownfish, staff at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium are paying tribute to some of the aquatic world’s best…

GKhair presents Leave-In Cream

Penny McCarthy June 7, 2013 No Comments

Whether its summer’s sun and surf or winter’s frigid temperatures; dry, defenceless hair is an often occurrence. Hair needs protection…

Beat Exam Stress with Burst of B Vitamins and Relaxation Techniques

Penny McCarthy June 7, 2013 No Comments

B-CALM Oral Spray is designed to support your body in dealing with stress on all levels With increasing pressure for…

Mobile app revolutionises Norfolk Broads experience

Penny McCarthy June 7, 2013 No Comments

Get a better taste of the Broads by planning your trip A new app has been launched by tourism website,…

Kent-June 13

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-June 13

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SWLondon & Surrey-June13

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Rural Life Centre

Penny McCarthy May 31, 2013 No Comments

Thanks to enthusiastic visitors nominating and voting for Tilford’s museum of country life, the Rural Life Centre is proud to…

WIN AN AMAZING PUMA GOODY BAG WITH ALLSTARS! – in cinemas now

Penny McCarthy May 24, 2013 No Comments

To celebrate the release of ALL STARS which is in cinemas now, we are giving you the chance to win…

Get Your Dream Style On Your Big Day With I&K

Penny McCarthy May 20, 2013 No Comments

HAIR extensions give you the freedom to create your dream wedding hair style, whether your hair is long or short,…

Pong Rugged

Penny McCarthy May 20, 2013 No Comments

Pong Research gets tough with its Rugged series: Tough on phones, gentle on people. Rugged case is made of polycarbonate…

Powder Scarves

Penny McCarthy May 20, 2013 No Comments

Scarves are a girl’s best friend, the easiest way to transform an outfit – scarves are a fashion statement to…

Beat Exam Stress with Burst of B Vitamins and Relaxation Techniques

Penny McCarthy May 20, 2013 No Comments

B-CALM Oral Spray is designed to support your body in dealing with stress on all levels With increasing pressure for…

90s Drama Civvies Comes To DVD

Penny McCarthy May 17, 2013 No Comments

90s Drama Civvies Comes To DVD On 3 June – Limited Interviews From Lynda La Plante comes a gripping BBC…

Around the airport in 80 eats John Torode and Gregg Wallace

Penny McCarthy May 12, 2013 No Comments

John Torode and Gregg Wallace appointed official taste buds of Heathrow Two of the nation’s best-known foodies have taken on…

The Royal Baby Range from Milly Green

Penny McCarthy May 11, 2013 No Comments

To commemorate the impending arrival of the Royal Baby, Milly Green has designed a quintessentially British range of fine bone…

Kids get a Lesson in Horrible Histories on City Bus Tour

Penny McCarthy May 10, 2013 No Comments

Edinburgh Bus Tours has unveiled a new commentary that kids will love on board City Sightseeing tours, dedicated to Edinburgh’s…

Zara Phillips launches Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship

Penny McCarthy May 9, 2013 No Comments

Land Rover and WISE announce a new scholarship programme for young women looking to pursue a career in engineering Zara…

The New Grayshott Programme.

Penny McCarthy May 9, 2013 No Comments

At Grayshott they are fans of all things 5:2, so much so Stephanie Moore and Elaine Williams decided to incorporate…

Civvies

Penny McCarthy May 9, 2013 No Comments

FROM LYNDA La Plante comes a gripping BBC drama from the 1990s that resonates as powerfully today as ever. In…

Overwater Hall in the Lake District offers Ale and Adventure this Father’s Day

Penny McCarthy May 9, 2013 No Comments

Overwater Hall in the Lake District is launching an action-packed Ale and Adventure Break to celebrate Father’s Day this June.…

Western & Oriental Worldwide Family Programme

Penny McCarthy May 7, 2013 No Comments

Try something a bit different this year with Western & Orientals’ family programme – which offers more than just a…

Kent-May 13

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-May 13

Penny McCarthy May 1, 2013 No Comments

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SWLondon & Surrey-May13

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A special fair with a special cause

Penny McCarthy May 1, 2013 No Comments

Over 50 local businesses are supporting the Papillon House School Spring Fair to help children with autism. Papillon House School…

Snowbody does it better!

Penny McCarthy May 1, 2013 No Comments

It’s four years since The Snow Centre, North London welcomed the first skiers and snowboarders to enjoy the closest real…

Go ‘Wild About the Wensum’ to Protect Rare Norfolk Countryside

Penny McCarthy April 30, 2013 No Comments

Environmental Awareness Day Wild About the Wensum returns to Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 18th…

KIDS SHAKE UP DRAYTON MANOR HOTEL’S DRINKS MENU

Penny McCarthy April 30, 2013 No Comments

Drayton Manor Hotel’s younger visitors have been shaking up the drinks menu, by creating a range of child friendly mocktails.…

Budding young writers wanted for national story writing competition with top children’s author

Penny McCarthy April 30, 2013 No Comments

Perfect bank holiday activity for kids aged 9-10; Winning entries to be published in fun illustrated book and transformed into…

TV DOCTOR URGES PARENTS TO JOIN SUN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Penny McCarthy April 25, 2013 No Comments

A UK-wide education campaign, supported by TV doctor Chris Steele, has been launched to help counteract common myths around sun…

Trampoline Safety Tips

Penny McCarthy April 11, 2013 No Comments

Trampolines have recently become a garden essential for many families, and as the clocks go back and light nights roll…

Sudeley Castle 2013

Penny McCarthy April 9, 2013 No Comments

Seasonal Events Programme Sudeley Castle, England’s best kept secret and horticultural jewel nestled in the heart of the Cotswold countryside.…

JASON Natural Kids Only!™

Penny McCarthy April 9, 2013 No Comments

Extra Gentle Shampoo & Conditioner Today’s polluted environment and water can be harsh on young children’s hair and skin so…

AMAZING APRIL SAVINGS AT THE TESCO LOVES BABY EVENT

Penny McCarthy April 9, 2013 No Comments

From the 2nd – 21st April, Tesco will be hosting its Tesco Loves Baby Event, providing parents with fantastic savings…

THE ART OF BAKING BREAD IN A WOOD FIRED OVEN

Penny McCarthy April 9, 2013 No Comments

Can anything be more rewarding than making your own bread? At Manna from Devon Cooking School they make bread as…

Universal’s Island of Adventure

Penny McCarthy April 4, 2013 No Comments

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Universal’s Islands of Adventure is one of two parks that make up Universal Studios…

Home Insurance With A Mortgage

Penny McCarthy March 28, 2013 No Comments

While it is never a fun subject to think or talk about, insurance is a major part of any responsible…

Kent-April 13

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-April 13

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

London Sth E-Surrey & W Kent April13 On-line (Click on above and please allow a minute to load in your…

SWLondon & Surrey-April13

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

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Dualsenses Rich Repair, Healthy Looking Hair After Just One Use

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

New Dualsenses Rich Repair from Goldwell uses IntraLipidComplex technology to restore lost lipids in the hair in two steps. Firstly…

‘Prepare Your Dog For Your New Baby’ Say Canine Behaviour Experts

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

The UKRCB Top Tips For Bringing Home Baby Bringing home your new baby should be one of the most joyous…

Let them eat eggs!

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

Parents who don’t let their children indulge this Easter could face a long-term chocolate battle, Surrey research finds Easter eggs:…

Rabbits – A Children’s Pet?

Penny McCarthy March 26, 2013 No Comments

This time of year children all over the country are flooded with adverts containing pictures of cute fluffy rabbits. The…

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Penny McCarthy March 20, 2013 No Comments

Experience the new life of Easter as spring’s baby animals arrive Easter holiday fun at WWT Centres Easter isn’t all…

Have you written a Will?

Penny McCarthy March 19, 2013 No Comments

Exclusively Wills have a Special Offer to write your will. Young or old you should have a will. www.ewltd.com·

Runalyzer blue? the ultimate iPhone 5 Heart Rate Monitor!

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

Runware which designs smart devices for Smartphones, launches Runalyzer blue chest strap for iPhone 5. This heart rate monitor is…

Easter Eggs Extravaganza Awaits in West Lothian

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

If you’re looking for exciting things to do and interesting places to visit this Easter, look no further than West…

Family friendly gadgets

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

Marvel Classic Range USBs £11.99 Even the most confidential data is safe in the hands/terrifying claws of Wolverine and Spider…

Easter Fun at Weston Park

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

Weston Park, the magnificentstately home on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border opens to the public for Easter fun from Saturday…

National Mills Weekend

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

As part of National Mills Weekend, an annual weekend festival celebrating our milling heritage, come and celebrate the exciting new…

The Cake & Bake Show

Penny McCarthy March 18, 2013 No Comments

Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter break? The Cake & Bake Show is coming to Manchester…

Family trip to Legoland, Denmark

Penny McCarthy March 14, 2013 No Comments

DFDS = easy peasy! We parked right on the quayside beside the boat at Harwich and after a short wait…

Free advice for parents of children with learning difficulties

Penny McCarthy March 12, 2013 No Comments

Are you a parent of a child with learning difficulties living in the Harrow or Pinner area? Need some expert…

Drayton Manor Theme Park

Penny McCarthy March 10, 2013 No Comments

The wait is finally over as Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, will open its doors for the spectacular…

Natural Hero’s ”Superpowered Bodycare”

Penny McCarthy March 3, 2013 No Comments

Inspired by the London Marathon? Keep You In The Running The Herculean efforts demonstrated by the thousands of participants who…

IS IT MUCH FURTHER?

Penny McCarthy March 2, 2013 No Comments

Craig Wareham of ViewRanger offers ten tips to get your family active ViewRanger is a free adventure app that can…

The Wildlife Aid Foundation

Penny McCarthy March 1, 2013 No Comments

The Wildlife Aid Foundation in Leatherhead is about to enter the most exciting time of year; “Orphan Season”. During the…

Join the Kärcher steam revolution!

Penny McCarthy February 28, 2013 No Comments

Clean deeper without chemicals with the new steam cleaning range For environmentally-friendly, quick and convenient cleaning, look no further than…

Blue Reef Re-Homes Deadly Stonefish

Penny McCarthy February 28, 2013 No Comments

The world’s most venomous fish species has gone on display at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium. Found throughout the Pacific and…

THE SAPPHIRES

Penny McCarthy February 28, 2013 No Comments

This is a feel good film great for a night in with loveable Chris O’Dowd! Your mum will sing with…

Weight Loss for Women through Hypnotherapy …

Penny McCarthy February 28, 2013 No Comments

Lie back and relax as this ‘Weight Loss for Women’ digitally mastered hypnotherapy CD and MP3 download helps to dissolve…

Kent-March 13

Penny McCarthy February 25, 2013 No Comments

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-March 13

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SWLondon & Surrey-March13

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Double the deals at the TNT Travel Show

Penny McCarthy February 22, 2013 No Comments

This year’s TNT Travel Show 2013 promises to be bigger and better than ever – doubling to a two-day affair…

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 11-17th February

Penny McCarthy February 12, 2013 No Comments

Celebrities back charity’s national fundraising campaign ‘Sock it to Eating Disorders’ Actors Stephen Fry, Victoria Wood, Celia Imrie, Michelle Collins,…

Groovy Food Company

Penny McCarthy February 11, 2013 No Comments

Enjoy A Healthier Pancake Day With The Groovy Food Company Looking for a more natural way to enjoy Pancake Day…

Leading Pregnancy App Now Available on Android

Penny McCarthy February 10, 2013 No Comments

Expectant mums and dads can now enjoy the most complete, independent, pregnancy app, Pregnancy+, on their Android devices. Previously only…

Great Gadget Accessories for Teens

Penny McCarthy February 7, 2013 No Comments

SuperTooth Disco2 Bluetooth Speaker £79.95 / Available from JohnLewis.com and Amazon.co.uk These compact, wireless and colourful speakers will connect easily…

Support young people’s mental health

Penny McCarthy February 7, 2013 No Comments

Support young people’s mental health Goverment national helpline for addicitons www.talktofrank.com they were very helpful and can directed you to…

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Penny McCarthy February 7, 2013 No Comments

Join the RBC Race for the Kids for fitness, fun and fundraising this summer Raising money for Great Ormond Street…

IS IT MUCH FURTHER?

Penny McCarthy February 6, 2013 No Comments

Craig Wareham of ViewRanger offers ten tips to get your family active ViewRanger is a free adventure app that can…

Comfortable and Stylish Breastfeeding is ‘in the bag’

Penny McCarthy February 5, 2013 No Comments

Thrupenny Bits, the brand behind the award winning portable breastfeeding cushion, is delighted to announce the launch of a beautiful…

Shape Up For Summer

Penny McCarthy February 5, 2013 No Comments

With summer fast approaching, it may be time to trade in those woollies for something a little lighter. As the…

Glide around the New Forest in a Twizzy electric car!

Penny McCarthy February 5, 2013 No Comments

Cottage Lodge, the New Forest’s only 5-star eco B&B, has taken delivery of the first Twizzy, an eye-catching electric car…

Mixed Chicks

Penny McCarthy February 4, 2013 No Comments

Kids haircare by Mixed Chicks is a fantastic new range of products designed specifically for children with naturally curly hair.…

Prevent Gum Sensitivity during Pregnancy with the helping hand of Beverly Hills Formula!

Penny McCarthy February 1, 2013 No Comments

Sensitive and bleeding gums can be a real problem for many, but during pregnancy the issue is even more common.…

Pulse Monitor

Penny McCarthy February 1, 2013 No Comments

Scosche RHYTHM, a pulse monitor designed to help accurately monitor any fitness workout– including pulse rate, calories burned, speed, pace,…

Mum’s the Word

Penny McCarthy January 30, 2013 No Comments

Nothing says I don’t care like a bunch of half-dead petrol garage flowers, which were picked up minutes before you…

Enjoy a Gareth Malone style choir experience in Kingston upon Thames

Penny McCarthy January 29, 2013 No Comments

Fancy a Gareth Malone style choir experience? The Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames is offering up to 100 budding…

Kent-Feb 13

Penny McCarthy January 28, 2013 No Comments

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Feb 13

Penny McCarthy January 28, 2013 No Comments

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SWLondon & Surrey-Feb13

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The Four Pillars Hotels

Penny McCarthy January 28, 2013 No Comments

The Cotswolds Water Park Situated in 55 acres of unspoilt Cotswold parkland in the heart of Gloucestershire, the Cotswold Water…

Health and Fitness

Penny McCarthy January 28, 2013 No Comments

Belly Fat Diet For Dummies In Belly Fat Diet For Dummies readers are given information to help them loose unwanted…

Keep your couch clean whatever kind of critters are crawling all over it!

Penny McCarthy January 25, 2013 No Comments

Keep your couch clean whatever kind of critters are crawling all over it! Keeping your sofa looking pristine can be…

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Penny McCarthy January 22, 2013 No Comments

Parents can bring the enchanted world of Neverland to life while raising vital funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s…

Emergency Childcare – The Perfect Answer

Penny McCarthy January 22, 2013 No Comments

Thousands of schools have been closed across the UK during the last week due to the snow and cold weather.…

HEATKEEPER

Penny McCarthy January 21, 2013 No Comments

The cost of heating homes up by an average 7 per cent this winter as more and more people can’t…

Mum’s Sleepless Nights from Teething Tots

Penny McCarthy January 11, 2013 No Comments

Ease teething tots with Nelsons NEW Teetha® Teething Gel According to a recent Nelsons Teetha Survey 70% of women say…

The Outdoors Show 2013

Penny McCarthy January 11, 2013 No Comments

The UK’s No.1 show for outdoor pursuits, The Outdoors Show, returns to ExCeL, London from 17 – 20 January 2013.…

Five Top Deals from MyVoucherCodes.co.uk

Penny McCarthy December 17, 2012 No Comments

Retailer: Mothercare Discount: 20% Off Toys when you Spend £15 at Mothercare Code: RNLH Expiry:24/12/2012 Link: http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/mothercare Retailer: Crave Maternity…

Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire

Penny McCarthy December 17, 2012 No Comments

For a fun day out during the festive period go along to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire’s stunning Severn…

Worst Gifts Survey

Penny McCarthy December 10, 2012 No Comments

We’ve all been given bad Christmas gifts in the past which have made us question whether the person really knows…

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