Hever Castle Festival
The festival had a most trying year in 2023, turning 40 certainly took its toll. However, we are looking forward to welcoming you to our new venue this year. To help recoup some of the uninsurable costs incurred, we are thrilled to announce an exciting series of fundraiser events. We have an excellent line-up of
The Importance of the Family’s Wellbeing
NEW STUDY ENCOURAGES THE NATION TO SPREAD LOVE WITH A DAILY DOSE OF KINDNESS THIS VALENTINE’S, AS FINDINGS REVEAL BRITISH HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCE MORE THAN 12 ILLNESSES A YEAR · 60% of British parents admit they have no choice but to ‘power through’ daily family life when they become unwell. · More than half (55%) of
Dental Initiative Free to underprivileged children.
London children are being invited back to the dentist in a new initiative run by Dental Beauty Partners and Henry Schein Dental. The scheme will provide essential dental care for free to 2,300 underprivileged children. The initiative kicks off in London on Monday 12th February at Dental Beauty Partners in Battersea. From 10am Dental Beauty Partners 49 Kersley
Safer Internet Day
Screen Time gives users a better understanding of the time they and their kids spend using apps, visiting websites, and on devices overall. They can get weekly reports or see specific app usage, notifications, and device pickups. Screen Time also lets users set the amount of time they and their kids can spend each day on
Introducing Terence the Turkey: Adopt a Feathered Friend at Kent Life – the ultimate festive gift for animal lovers
Kent Life Heritage Farm is excited to introduce the newest member of our Adopt an Animal scheme, just in time for the festive season – meet Terence the Turkey! Terence is not your average turkey; he’s a charming and handsome feathered friend ready to steal hearts. Living at Kent Life with his mum, Denise, Terrence’s
Hachette Children’s Books
Hachette Children’s Group is one of the largest children’s publishers in the UK, with an excellent track record in creating bestselling and award-winning books for children. The Group aims to cater for every child, with baby and pre-school books, picture books, gift, fiction, non-fiction, series fiction, books for the school and library market and licensed
A Simple Approach Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviours
Many adults, eager to help children with challenging behaviours, often find themselves trapped in the cycle of addressing the ‘what’ without truly understanding the ‘why’. Challenging the Story by Dave Jereb takes readers on a transformative journey to uncover the root causes behind such behaviours. It explores an empathetic approach to working with children that
Breaking Point: Kinship Carers in Crisis
Kinship’s ‘Breaking point: kinship carers in crisis’ report published Monday 2 October 2023, finds the nation’s kinship carers at financial breaking point, with 12% reporting they might be forced to stop caring for their kinship child within the next year More than 19,000 vulnerable children across England and Wales who are currently being raised by
The Back to School Shoe Shopping Experience Becomes Less Stressful for Parents in Derby
30th August 2023: A shop in Derby is making the annual trip to buy shoes for the first day of the school term much less stressful for autistic children and those who get overwhelmed in busy and noisy environments. This August, sales assistants at Clarks in the Derbion Shopping Centre have been equipped with visual
7 Design Ideas For Enclosing a Swimming Pool Area
Creating a beautiful pool area takes more than just building a pool. It entails designing a welcoming environment that combines safety, functionality, and aesthetics. Here are some suggestions for pool enclosure designs that prioritize safety. How to Design a Swimming Pool Area: Consider the size and shape of the pool and the space available when
What parents can learn from raising a pet with their kids
Pets make a wonderful addition to any family, but they can be especially important for children who are still learning about the responsibilities of caring for another living thing. Caring for a pet teaches kids responsibility, empathy and compassion. They learn responsibility by taking on the daily tasks of feeding and bathing their pet, and
Spring Fun-Fairs
www.irvinleisure.com Whilst English funfairs are traditionally held around Christian holy days such as Christmas, Easter and Whitsun, Irvin Leisure has expanded its calendar to include the festivals of other faiths, as well as secular commemorations like Windrush Day, Indian Independence Day and the Independence Day of Pakistan. This is a business run by a family
tonies® Partners with National Autistic Society Ahead of World Autism Acceptance Week
tonies® – the leading audio platform for children – is delighted to announce a partnership with the National Autistic Society to help amplify the incredible work they do to support autistic children in the UK. At least one in 100 people are autistic which means more than 700,000 people in the UK. In celebration of
Look forward to a Spring break in the Test Valley
Enjoy the signs of Spring in wonderful gardens, learn a new skill, get back to nature with forest bathing, go wine tasting, fish on the famous River Test, treat yourself to unique glamping or a hotel stay and much more…. Now is a great time to look forward to a Spring break away. Get out
Green Hill Farm Holiday Village
This is an excellent base for exploring the New Forest. Green Hill Farm Holiday Village is perfect for families wanting to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Situated in a peaceful area of woodland, with a gate giving you direct access to the forest. The location is perfect for exploring the many quaint villages and market towns. The
Shire Horse Magical Carriage Rides
Are you looking to start a new Christmas tradition? One that involves horses, crisp air and some magic? Then I would thoroughly recommend Richmond Park’s Operation Centaur carriage rides. Travel in a traditional carriage drawn by two rare, majestic, grey Shire horses (there are fewer than 200 grey Shires in the world*) upon a six-person
5 Top Tips to Help Keep Kids Safe Online
Anti-Bullying Week (14th-18th November) 1 – Keep track of their time online The use of devices to entertain and inform children is becoming increasingly common and hard to avoid, especially given the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on daily life and learning. For example, limit screen time to one hour a day for 2-5 year-olds
Wicked Christmas Toys
As Christmas steadily approaches, every parent will begin to think what toy or game will children want this year? Well, at Wicked Uncle (cool name), you have a reliable toy expert on hand, well online. Wicked Uncle, is a UK-based toy company committed to providing the best toys online for children. Every toy is tested
THE SNOWMAN™ AND THE SNOWDOG
Celebrate Christmas with the much-loved Christmas classic THE SNOWMAN™ AND THE SNOWDOG, reimagined into an exciting live concert event. It’s the perfect festive treat for the whole family! TICKETS ON-SALE NOW HERE This special event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the film’s release, with both matinee and evening shows at Birmingham Town Hall (December 17th)
Kenward Trust hosts family Christmas fayre
For the first time in four years, Kenward Trust opens its doors to the public again for a magical family Christmas Fayre Saturday 26th November 10am – 3:30pm. Local businesses can take advantage of this public event to sell their products or services ready for the Christmas season by holding a stand for just £30.