Online safety tips to keep children safe online in 2018
The internet is an inevitable part of children’s lives nowadays but although this has many positives, it also has its downsides. Children are at risk of being exposed to harmful information and people online and this means the rest of us have a responsibility to protect them. So, to mark UK Safer Internet Day this
Kids go ‘wild’ this half-term at Painshill
This February half-term children aged 8 -13 yrs can enjoy the outdoors at Painshill during our popular Wild Woodland Camp (13th – 15th February). Children will be able to discover and explore the outdoors in a safe and inspiring environment over the February half-term at our Wild Woodland Camp. Wild Camps at Painshill are fun
Chinese New Year @Westfields this Half Term
To mark the Chinese New Year of the Dog over the half-term, Westfield presents a programme of children’s activities across its two London centres, enabling families to experience the ancient holiday in an authentic, modern way. Traditions differ, but the main message of Chinese New Year is for families to come together and wish each
Make a Splash at Dusty’s Puddle Jumping Championships
February Half Term 2018 (Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 February) This February half term, children of all ages are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in our puddle jumping championships. WWT’s new children’s character, Dusty Duck, is joining in the fun again and helping kids create the biggest, craziest splash possible.
Harlequins Ladies Rugby World Record
Following record viewing figures of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, Harlequins Ladies, currently sitting second on the Tyrrells Premier 15s, are aiming to welcome a world record crowd for a women’s club match and the biggest crowd for a women’s match outside of a Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, to The Twickenham Stoop in
Celebrating Chinese New Year
Step into a fusion of sound, vibrant colours, illuminations and oriental flavours at Robin Hill’s award-winning electric woods event, Spirit of the Orient, as the park celebrates Chinese New Year, one of the world’s most popular festivals, this February. Experience stunning oriental themed lighting and cultural entertainment which bring the ancient woodland to life. New for 2018, be
“My child is self-harming. What can I do?”
Priory child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg offers 15 best pieces of advice Being a teenager is stressful but a new report suggests there has been a steep rise in reports of self-harm among girls aged 13 to 16. The British Medical Journal study based on data from GP practices across the
Christmas Help
Happy Christmas from all of us here at the Sunflower Trust. We hope you all have a fantastic festive break. With excitement and sugar levels at their peak, we thought you might find our five steps to calmness useful during the holiday. We hope you find these useful in your own families, but also feel
The Top 10 First Aid Mistakes that Parents Make
By Sam Mackay, Founder of KeepaBeat (www.keepabeat.com) We’ve all been there as parents; that moment of sheer panic and fear when our baby or toddler needs first aid care. Of course, some scenarios can be far more difficult to deal with than others, for examples you may be able to keep your cool with
Listen ….to a Christmas gift
The perfect gift for book and audio lovers, an Audible Gift Membership has something for everyone, with over 250,000 titles to choose from including original dramas, celebrity-narrated classics, fascinating non-fiction, and much more. Some of Audible’s most popular titles this year include: JK Rowling’s novel, Fantastic Beasts and where to find them, which features Academy
Great Christmas Stocking fillers
Stormtroop your Christmas lighting this year with a magical Holopane light panel. These awesome gifts will bring alive your favourite character, chosen from Storm Trooper, Darth Vader, Chewbacca and Rey. With the latest film, The Last Jedi, said to be the greatest yet, these items will make a fun last-min Christmas gifts for fans! Place one Holopane light
The Snowman
“Walking in The Air” Snowman 23 Nov – 31 Dec Peacock Theatre Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT “Sheer theatrical magic. Go see The Snowman, and melt” The Times Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to see The Snowman! Now in its 20th hit year. The show, based on Raymond Briggs’ classic book, has transported a
Cinderella Greenwich Theatre
This festive season watch Cinderella go from rags to riches in Greenwich Theatre’s latest all-singing, all-dancing, magical pantomime. What do we all want in an excellent Christmas Panto, a sprinkling of fairy dust, a heroine and really booable villains? Well you’ve got it all, and more, at Greenwich Theatre this year. And the clock is ticking for
Binky Felstead wishes on a star for her baby India to launch Aptaclub’s Christmas Wishes campaign
Aptaclub is a free-to-register baby club, set-up to give expert advice and guidance for mums-to-be and mums along their 1,000-day parenting journey, helping them make the best decisions for their baby’s future health. www.aptaclub.co.uk/ To celebrate the launch of the Aptaclub Christmas Wishes campaign, in support of charity Mummy’s Star*, Binky added a unique wish on
Alpine filter earplugs
With Alpine filter earplugs you can be sure you will be giving an original Christmas gift this year! From SleepSoft earplugs for a good night’s sleep, PartyPlug earplugs for more music experience when going out, SwimSafe for more fun in the water to FlyFit for a more relaxed journey there is a pair of Alpine
Good Sounds and more
Snuggly Rascals Comfortable Headphones for Kids Snuggly Rascals have created comfortable headphones especially for kids that both look great and sound great! They are ultra-comfortable with a snuggly, soft fleece fabric enclosing adjustable flat speakers that make the headphones perfect for travelling. Machine washable and size adjustable, they are suitable for any size kid’s head
Most anticipated Christmas gifts of 2017
You better watch out, you better not cry… because you haven’t found the perfect gift yet! Christmas is right around the corner and retail sales aggregator, Lovethesales.com have collated data from over a million customers to bring you a list of the hottest Christmas gifts people are buying in the sales. Their list includes gift
Copper Stone Pans
Copper Stone Pans, may not be a sexy gift this Christmas but they will make life easier! These non-stick pans could be a big feature in your kitchen over Christmas. The non-stick, ceramic surface have an unparalleled heat distribution are durability and scratch-resistance. We already know that cooking without the need to add any fat
DEC & JAN at CUTTY SARK
Cutty Sark December 2017 and January 2018 Admission charges apply (family activities are free with entry). Please visit the website for more information www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark Highlights this month include: Get in the festive spirit with music and mince pies for the Cutty Sark Christmas Concert Make and play your own didgeridoo in this workshop celebrating Australia
Do some good this Christmas
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust DPHT is a registered charity committed to preserving the Dartmoor Pony on Dartmoor for future generations to enjoy. By choosing a Christmas Gift here, you will directly support our work AND give some unusual and lovely presents. Or organise a FREE fun day out with our Guides at Bellever, near