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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

Penny McCarthy October 22, 2025 No Comments

Days out guides Featured Things to do

Whipsnade Zoo Tickets for a tenner this October Half-term 

Penny McCarthy October 22, 2025 No Comments

Education & Books Featured National News

Neurodivergent Friendly Children’s Gift Guide

Penny McCarthy October 22, 2025 No Comments

Royal Pavilion’s Green Ice Rink

Penny McCarthy December 9, 2012 No Comments

This year’s rink has more exciting features than ever before with a line up of events and special visitors to…

Have a merry Quizmas in Greenwich this December

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2012 No Comments

Launching on Saturday 8 December is the Greenwich Quizmas Trail. Christmas-time explorers are invited to join in the fun and…

Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto – in Magic at Milestones

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2012 No Comments

Victorian Train Station: 8 – 9, 15 – 16 and 22 – 23 December Go along to the Magic at…

How to Ensure a Peaceful Christmas – Even With Dogs and Children!

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2012 No Comments

Christmas is fast approaching, bringing with it the annual visits to friends and family, and while this is fun for…

Not your grandma’s ugly Christmas sweater

Penny McCarthy December 7, 2012 No Comments

Delightfully tacky t-shirt is comfy alternative to itchy holiday sweaters INDIANAPOLIS – Tacky? Yes. Festive? Of course! But Vardagen’s take…

ANGRY BIRD MINI SPEAKERS

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

GEAR4 is answering the ca-caaws from Angry Birds fans by launching a set of mini portable speakers featuring the new…

Winter in West Lothian

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

As the winter months are fast approaching and with Christmas just around the corner, families and friends looking for festive…

What is your animal alter-ego?

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

Find out using the udopt’r and help us to save your animal alter-ego from extinction. Udopt, the newly launched animal…

Wrap up this Winter with Coats from Little Terra

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

Little Terra is making shopping for a winter coat easy this year by bringing a selection of winter jackets from…

The Best Family Films This Festive Season

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

What’s not to love about Christmas? The gifts, the turkey feast and the magic of Father Christmas, his elves and…

Pensthorpe

Penny McCarthy December 6, 2012 No Comments

Santa Flies in to Help Pensthorpe with Annual Festive Feeds Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens near Fakenham in Norfolk is relying…

Santa meets the animals at Battersea Park Zoo

Penny McCarthy December 5, 2012 No Comments

Santa is spending some special time with the animals at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo this Christmas and is looking forward…

Magic of Motown

Penny McCarthy December 5, 2012 No Comments

The Secret of that Authentic American Sound American performers – they’re loud, they’re brash. But, as any concert goer knows,…

OHYO – The Collapsabottle with a Spout

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

The makers of Aquatina – the collapsible pocket drinks bottle – have launched its successor. Ohyo, which will be in…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Dec 2012

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

London Sth E-Surrey & W Kent Dec12 On-line (Click on above and please allow a minute to load in your…

Creative Workshops

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

Every Saturday during our exhibition Science Nature & Identity: These artist-led workshops will encourage creativity using a range of materials…

James Parsons’ Top Ten Tips For Christmas Dinner

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

The turkey dinner is the main event on Christmas Day, but so many people end up in a flap about…

Very Special Boy Born in a Stable

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

There is a truly festive feel in the air at Blackpool Zoo after the birth of a very special boy…

Kent-Dec 12

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

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SWLondon & Surrey-Dec12

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

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Tough on phones

Penny McCarthy December 4, 2012 No Comments

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

RSPB Events

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

RSPB Events Dec 2012 – Feb 2013 The following are just some of the RSPB’s many outdoorsy wildlife and nature…

Abandoned foal found on Roadside in Iver

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

An abandoned foal is being given a second chance thanks to The Horse Trust, a horse charity based in Speen,…

Child Flu-A Family Affair

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

What Happens to you if your child get’s Flu? It’s a Family Affair Patients Direct a UK based Medical research…

Christmas at Holkham

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

Enjoy a historic and heart-warming Christmas at Holkham this December, with three magical weekends of traditional family entertainment complete with…

In a Pickle

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

An Oily Cart and Royal Shakespeare Company co-production: Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale for two to five year olds revived for Christmas…

Festive Forest Fair at New Park

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

If you are looking for interesting, local or crafty gifts to give this Christmas, put Saturday 8 and Sunday 9…

British Racecourses Set for Festive Fun

Penny McCarthy December 3, 2012 No Comments

There will be over 100 racedays on offer at British racecourses during December in the run up to Christmas and…

Toys..bought them yet?

Penny McCarthy December 2, 2012 No Comments

Toys..Have you bought the toys required as presents yet? There is always a need to check out different sources of…

Zoo-nique Christmas Gifts & Festive Fun at Blackpool Zoo

Penny McCarthy December 2, 2012 No Comments

Blackpool Zoo has announced its festive line up of activities and has a whole host of animaltastic gifts for the…

BABY GORILLA IS EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Penny McCarthy December 1, 2012 No Comments

Christmas has come early for Blackpool Zoo following the birth of a critically endangered Western Lowland Gorilla. Njema, who is…

Fuss free sprays for fussy kids

Penny McCarthy November 30, 2012 No Comments

It can be really tricky to get your children to take medicine if they aren’t very well. And the more…

Findababysitter.com

Penny McCarthy November 29, 2012 No Comments

This week Findababysitter.com, the UK’s leading childcare search site is celebrating a major milestone, having just reached its 200,000th registration…

Power Paws Non-Slip Socks For Dogs

Penny McCarthy November 28, 2012 No Comments

The Power to Stand, The Power to Stop, The Power to Go! Power Paws enhances many dogs quality of life…

Christmas: The Most Stressful Day Of The Year!

Penny McCarthy November 27, 2012 No Comments

The build-up to Christmas is well on it’s way. A recent survey by the Post Office reveals that agonising over…

NETGEAR

Penny McCarthy November 25, 2012 No Comments

For those techies out these how about boosting and securing good communications over Christmas. The NETGEAR WN1000RP is a Wi-Fi…

ANGRY BIRDS™

Penny McCarthy November 23, 2012 No Comments

IT’S SKY HIGH FOR ANGRY BIRDS™ AT CARTAMUNDI Pocket money power will reign supreme this Christmas as the most popular…

Charnos Hosiery

Penny McCarthy November 21, 2012 No Comments

Autumn/Winter is the perfect time to break out the hosiery – but instead of scrambling around trying to find last…

Waterless Car Cleaning Christmas Gift Packs

Penny McCarthy November 21, 2012 No Comments

Drymotive, creators of the innovative AquaZero waterless car cleaner, have launched a Christmas gift pack for those mad about motoring.…

Burning the Clocks: A unique celebration

Penny McCarthy November 20, 2012 No Comments

Burning the Clocks: A unique celebration On the shortest day of every year, Burning the Clocks, a unique community ritual…

The Boyfriend Pillow

Penny McCarthy November 20, 2012 No Comments

Wayfair.co.uk, a market leading UK online retailer of home furnishings has today announced the launch of this year’s quirkiest and…

Mr. Men Meet Father Christmas

Penny McCarthy November 20, 2012 No Comments

Ten stocking fillers up for grabs in time for Christmas! Egmont is offering ten lucky winners the chance to win…

Books For Dummies!

Penny McCarthy November 19, 2012 No Comments

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

The National Theatre’s Bookshop Presents a Unique Range of Gifts Perfect for Christmas

Penny McCarthy November 18, 2012 No Comments

The National Theatre Bookshop has a superb new gift range featuring exclusive items to suit any budget, perfect for special…

GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT NORFOLK BREWERY

Penny McCarthy November 17, 2012 No Comments

GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT NORFOLK BREWERY WITH LOCAL FOOD AND ALE EVENT Woodforde’s Norfolk Ales will be opening its…

Make your iPad experience even better with the latest Screen Protectors from 3M

Penny McCarthy November 15, 2012 No Comments

Make your iPad experience even better with the latest Screen Protectors from 3M Diversified technology company 3M is showcasing its…

Be Safe and Seen with Equafleece

Penny McCarthy November 14, 2012 No Comments

When the clocks go back many dogs will have to get used to being walked in the dark. The Department…

Spatopia London

Penny McCarthy November 13, 2012 No Comments

Exotic oils are just the way to spoil all the women in your life. Bring the Moroccan Hammam bathing experience…

BRITISH BULLDOG

Penny McCarthy November 13, 2012 No Comments

A new kids’ board game captures the thrills & spills of a playground classic There’s a treat under the tree…

Have a wordtastic Christmas with games from Bananagrams

Penny McCarthy November 12, 2012 No Comments

Have a wordtastic Christmas with games from Bananagrams – five family favourites to banish Boxing Day boredom – Make sure…

AppLingz

Penny McCarthy November 12, 2012 No Comments

AppLingz are for life, not just for Christmas! Turn your iphone or ipod touch into an incredibly cute interactive friend!…

Gift Gadgets for Men

Penny McCarthy November 12, 2012 No Comments

Gift Gadgets for Men Men and dads especially are hard to find presents for but they always love gadgets. Here…

ageLOC® Transformation

Penny McCarthy November 11, 2012 No Comments

ageLOC® Transformation Show mum how much you love her this Christmas (and the rest of the year!) with ageLOC™ Transformation.…

Twisted Twee

Penny McCarthy November 9, 2012 No Comments

Suzi Warren Twisted Twee website have fun and unusual gifts plus a amusing website. New HeadCase pillowcases have printed images…

Seagate Backup

Penny McCarthy November 9, 2012 No Comments

Seagate Backup Plus portable drive The world’s first external hard drive that will backup your pictures on Facebook and Flickr…

Help your dog avoid serious injury

Penny McCarthy November 6, 2012 No Comments

Help your dog avoid serious injury by swapping deadly sticks for a KONG Safestix. He won’t know the difference! The…

HOMELESS DOG’S LIFE

Penny McCarthy November 6, 2012 No Comments

KEVIN MCHALE WANTS YOU TO ADD GLEE TO A HOMELESS DOG’S LIFE Actor and Musician Promotes Adoptions From Animal Shelters…

Little Learners Series of Books for Babies and Toddlers

Penny McCarthy November 6, 2012 No Comments

Little Learners Series of Books for Babies and Toddlers Now comprising 20 titles, the popular Little Learners series of books…

DFDS Seaways

Penny McCarthy November 6, 2012 No Comments

DFDS Seaways 3-night Amsterdam Ibis Hotel break from £169 for 2 people (save 30%) + £10 voucher – departs Newcastle…

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Penny McCarthy November 6, 2012 No Comments

LEARN NEW SKILLS IN HISTORIC KINGSTON UPON THAMES Cupcake decorating, jewellery making, theatre workshops, choir singing and more in Kingston…

London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Nov 2012

Penny McCarthy November 5, 2012 No Comments

London Sth E-Surrey & W Kent Nov12 On-line (Please allow a minute to load in your Browser)·

Kent-Nov 12

Penny McCarthy November 5, 2012 No Comments

Kent Nov12 on-line (Please allow a minute to load in your browser)·

SWLondon & Surrey-Nov12

Penny McCarthy November 5, 2012 No Comments

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WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM

Penny McCarthy November 1, 2012 No Comments

AN ENCHANTING CHRISTMAS AT WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Enchanted Christmas event, 30 November – 23 December 2012 A spectacular illuminated trail, crafts,…

The Equafleece ‘portable hug’ for pets makes firework fears fizzle out

Penny McCarthy October 25, 2012 No Comments

It’s estimated that 45% of theUK’s dogs are likely to show fearful behaviour when they hear fireworks*. That means more…

Why a Hug Could Do You Good

Penny McCarthy October 23, 2012 No Comments

Why a Hug Could Do You Good We all have those days where we could use a big cuddle, but…

Black Tomato’s Favourite Luxury Family Holidays

Penny McCarthy October 22, 2012 No Comments

Time to try something new? Something exhilarating and inspiring sure to give you those moments to look back on and…

What’s On at the Science Museum

Penny McCarthy October 19, 2012 No Comments

What’s On at the Science Museum Autumn Half Term: 29 October – 2 November 2012 This half term holiday, make…

Win a place and join in the Ele-FUN launch!

Penny McCarthy October 19, 2012 No Comments

Win a place and join in the Ele-FUN launch! To celebrate the launch of the brand new Elefun and Friends…

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

Penny McCarthy October 18, 2012 No Comments

Spooky fun and spiky hedgehogs for half term There are some scary goings on at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo this…

One Icy Christmas A Festival of Frozen Fun Heads to Liverpool one

Penny McCarthy October 18, 2012 No Comments

One Icy Christmas A Festival of Frozen Fun Heads to Liverpool one 7 November 2012 – 13 January 2013 www.liverpool-one.com…

BLACKPOOL ZOO

Penny McCarthy October 18, 2012 No Comments

FIENDISHLY FUN HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR AT BLACKPOOL ZOO! Children will be bewitched by the spooktacular array of events at Blackpool Zoo…

Rare baby giraffe needs a name!

Penny McCarthy October 18, 2012 No Comments

MARWELL Wildlife is celebrating the arrival of a new male Rothschild giraffe and now they need the public’s help to…

Beach Family Holidays

Penny McCarthy October 12, 2012 No Comments

Beautiful beaches to enjoy on your family holidays For many of us the ideal ‘get away from it all’ holiday…

SWLondon & Surrey-Oct12

Penny McCarthy October 8, 2012 No Comments

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Oct 2012

Penny McCarthy October 8, 2012 No Comments

London Sth E-Surrey & W Kent Oct12 On-line (Please allow a minute to load in your Browser)·

Kent-Oct 12

Penny McCarthy October 8, 2012 No Comments

Kent Oct12 on-line (Please allow a minute to load in your browser)·

Wakehurst Place

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2012 No Comments

Come and join the “Great Seed Swap” at Wakehurst Place October 20 2012 11am to 5pm Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, near…

Sherborne Girls School

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2012 No Comments

Sherborne Girls School “To win an Olympic gold you have to fight as if your life depended on it,” says…

Halloween

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2012 No Comments

Fright Night With What’s About Town With Halloween looming accessorise your outfit with spooky jewellery from What’s About Town from…

‘Take Away’ Child Hunger This Curry Week

Penny McCarthy October 1, 2012 No Comments

‘Take Away’ Child Hunger This Curry Week Brits won’t need much convincing to order an Indian takeaway for National Curry…

Best in the Country

Penny McCarthy September 29, 2012 No Comments

Best in the Country …are one of the UK’s premier retailers of fine Country clothing and accessories. Only the very…

Marks & Spencer

Penny McCarthy September 29, 2012 No Comments

Marks & Spencer have been working hard recently on there fashion lines with lavish TV adverts with celebrities giving them…

WhaleFest 2012:

Penny McCarthy September 28, 2012 No Comments

WhaleFest 2012: A Whale of a Time! Hilton Brighton Metropole, 27-28 Oct WhaleFest returns to Brighton this month with a…

National Cruise Week

Penny McCarthy September 21, 2012 No Comments

National Cruise Week 15th – 23rd September Experience a mini cruise and make the most of Go Dutch 2 for…

New Chocolate Treat

Penny McCarthy September 19, 2012 No Comments

Indulge and feel good! Enjoy delicious Chocolate that’s good for you! Beyond Dark is the ultimate new chocolate treat –…

EquiCirque

Penny McCarthy September 19, 2012 No Comments

Six of the World’s best equestrian performance artists will be performing together for the first time inLondonat the hotly anticipated…

ZAMBAR IS ALL SMILES FOR ALYONA

Penny McCarthy September 19, 2012 No Comments

….And tiger makes two at Blackpool Zoo!…. Zambar the Amur Tiger is all smiles now his new mate has moved…

Buckingham Palace The State Rooms

Penny McCarthy September 17, 2012 No Comments

Buckingham Palace The State Rooms 31 July – 7 October 2012 The term ‘State Rooms’ is applied to those rooms…

SWLondon & Surrey-Sep12

Penny McCarthy September 10, 2012 No Comments

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London Sth, E.Surrey & W.Kent-Sep 2012

Penny McCarthy September 10, 2012 No Comments

London Sth E-Surrey & W Kent Sep12 On-line (Please allow a minute to load in your Browser)·

Kent-Sept 12

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Kent Sep12 on-line (Please allow a minute to load in your browser)·

Unlimited’ sessions at The Snow Centre

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2012 No Comments

‘Unlimited’ sessions at The Snow Centre Now the kids are back at their desks adults can enjoy re-claiming all those…

“Hey mum? I’m ‘otterly’ cute, aren’t I?”

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2012 No Comments

“Hey mum? I’m ‘otterly’ cute, aren’t I?” Staff at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Lancashire are celebrating after three…

Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2012 No Comments

HOUSING ASSOCIATION SIGNS UP TO BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY SCHEME Breastfeeding mothers inCountyDurhamwill receive a warm welcome from a local housing association…

Wisley Flower Show

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2012 No Comments

Perfect Plants on Show The Best of Late-Summer Colour at the Wisley Flower Show The repeated success of the Royal…

SPYGLASS FAMILY SUNDAYS

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2012 No Comments

SPYGLASS FAMILY SUNDAYS Spyglass, Bristol’s favourite BBQ restaurant, located in the floating harbour at Welsh Back, is the perfect place…

Rural Life Centre

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2012 No Comments

The Mokes Return Sunday, September 9th will be a day out for donkeys and their owners at the Rural Life…

Funbrellas

Penny McCarthy September 7, 2012 No Comments

Send the Children Splashing Back to School in Style With Autumn Showers making their presence known across the UK, Fulton,…

New Equestrian Show

Penny McCarthy September 3, 2012 No Comments

EquiCirque to Launch New Equestrian Show in London EquiCirque, a new UK-based equestrian production company, will launch its debut event…

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