Octobers Top Ten Family Events
Emirates Spinnaker Tower Sky Dining Friday 12th and Saturday13th October 2018 £90 per person (wine flight additional £30 per person) Pirates Half Term Friday 19th – Sunday 28th October 2018 Gunwharf Quays,Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT www.spinnakertower.co.uk Theatre for families in Kew’s Temperate House this October Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 October 2018 Meet Siyanda,
5 legal documents parents should put in place to make life easier for their children
From signing up to numerous out-of-school activities to attempting the five-a-day challenge, we do all we can to give our children the best possible chances in life. But according to private client solicitor Annie Thomas from Kirwans law firm, there is one thing we could be doing for our children that too many parents are
Snazaroo Face Paint for Halloween
Halloween Snazaroo, is getting the nation ready ahead of Halloween, by putting the easy back into face painting. From simple looks to more daring creations, fancy dress parties to trick-or-treating, Snazaroo’s wide range of easy to use face painting sets and how to guides has got Halloween covered. Mini Theme Pack The Snazaroo Mini Theme
Exploring humankind’s fascination with animals through 300 captivating images
This October, Animal: Exploring the Zoological World, a new book from Phaidon, will chronicle the captivating visual history of humankind’s fascination with animals. Highlighting the extraordinary diversity of life on earth, Animal will combine manuscripts, paintings, prints and illustrations with photographs and digital renderings to bring the zoological world vividly to life. The 300+ image,
Boosting Your Family’s Online Safety
Google is launching its Safety Centre in the UK. In an ever-changing world, families are navigating new technologies, gadgets and online services. Because of this, it can be really helpful to get some practical advice on how best to use technology within the family. At Google, we continuously talk to safety experts, parents, educators and
Roald Dahl’s Matilda is still top of the class
The 30th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s Matilda and the release of a new special edition book today October 4th, eBay.co.uk has revealed that when it comes to Roald Dahl classics – Matilda is still at the top of the class – with her magic touch. Celebrating the anniversary with a Roald Dahl character ranking, in
Canterbury Tales Spook Quest
20th – 28th October 2018 The Canterbury Tales, Margaret Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG Adult £10.95, Child £8.95 (aged 5 – 15 years),Concessions £9.95, Family £32.50 01227 696 002, info@canterburytales.org.uk, www.canterburytales.org.uk October 2018 Half Term & Halloween This October half term, ghosts and ghouls are hidden throughout The Canterbury Tales! Young visitors can enjoy a spooky trail
Family Half Term Holidays in France & Crete
This October half term (from 22-28 Oct 18), families are spoilt for choice with a selection of unique ‘Just for You’ Family Hotel experiences at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, fantastic family savings at Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete, extensive kid facilities at Terre Blanche, Provence, a new Cinema Offer from Les Manoirs de Tourgeville and family city
The Baby Show
The Baby Show Friday 19th – Sunday 21st October 2018 The UK’s biggest pregnancy and parenting Baby Show with over 200 baby retailers under one roof, Friday 19th – Sunday 21st October 2018 at Olympia London. www.thebabyshow.co.uk/olympia 770,000 children are born in the UK every year, the baby market is booming and the Show has new
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
ALICE IN WONDERLAND RETURNS 13 Oct – 3 Nov 2018 Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) returns with their multi-venue, immersive stage production. It is 150 years since Lewis Carroll first came to Guildford. 2015 marked 150 years of Alice in Wonderland. GSC created a promenade theatrical experience, to celebrate Guildford’s unique relationship with Lewis Carroll, where audiences joined
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
Bing Live Greenwich Theatre
Bing Live! Greenwich Theatre on 17 & 18 October. Bing Live Premiere UK Tour – Bing Goes to the Theatre Calling all “Bingsters”! Bing and his friends are on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! Bing Live! plays its first London dates at Greenwich Theatre on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 October. Join Bing, Sula, Coco
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
Stick Man, Leicester Square Theatre
STICK MAN Stick Man is based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, and playing at Leicester Square Theatre from Saturday 20 October 2018 to Sunday 6 January 2019, the run will coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the book. ‘Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady
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
Top 10 reasons to visit the waterfront city of Portsmouth this autumn
Portsmouth is the only city in the UK situated on an island. Portsea Island measures just 24 square kilometres and its history can be traced back to Roman times and, in 979 AD, the island was raided by Danes. It has been a significant naval port for centuries and was England’s first line of defence
No Mum & Dad You are Not Dreaming! Secrets to Sleeping Like a Baby Revealed at SOMNEX, The Sleep Show
Exhausted Parents & Restless Children Can Say Goodbye to Bedtime Battles As every parent knows, getting a sound night’s sleep for the whole family often feels like a distant dream, but rest assured if your baby, toddler or teen is having trouble sleeping, expert help is at hand! From child sleep consultants and coaches, to
New Pure and Healthy Award Winning Water for Kids Launches in UK
Introducing… AQUA Carpatica Kids Each day is a big adventure for little ones; from powering through playtimes to creating the perfect secret den, there’s a lot to pack in! With AQUA Carpatica Kids, from AQUA Carpatica, you know that wherever the day takes them they’ll be hydrated and energised throughout. Virtually nitrate free AQUA Carpatica
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