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The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie O'Farrell (in: Books: children & YA)
Oct 18, 2022

Illustrated by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie O'Farrell is a delightful story  which will enchant readers, writes Anne Coates.

Be Inspired by the Imperial War Museums' Activities (in: Great days out)
Oct 14, 2022

This October half term, Imperial War Museums (IWM) invites visitors to enjoy a range of free family activities full of stories to inspire. Visitors can uncover the secrets of camouflage with Camouflage, Dazzle and Disguise, season of activity at IWM London and IWM North packed with trails, crafts and performances. Families are also invited to speak to eyewitnesses to conflict and travel back in time to 1944 at IWM Duxford and HMS Belfast.

Improve Your Posture to Avoid Back Pain (in: Healthy parents)
Oct 12, 2022

Three everyday positions giving Brits back pain and simple hacks to bust back pain from physiotherapist Sammy Margo at mindyourbackuk.com.

Monochrome by Jamie Costello (in: Books: children & YA)
Oct 5, 2022

Published by Atom, an imprint of Little Brown, Monochrome by Jamie Costello is a totally gripping Young Adult (YA) thriller which will keep readers on the edges of their seats, writes Anne Coates.

 

BYO Pteranodon Mini Build Kit (in: Games & toys)
Oct 4, 2022

Well, what can we say? Mixing dinosaurs, an eight-year-old and craft… You have a winner with BYO Pteranodon Mini Build Kit, writes Lee Cooper.

Win Tickets to See Little Manfred at the Polka Theatre (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Sep 30, 2022

We have teamed up with Polka Theatre to offer one family (or group of four) the chance to see this production of Michael Morpurgo's Little Manfred.

Flip Out Competition Winners (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Sep 29, 2022

We had three three month memberships to Flip Out to be won in our competition and here are our winners.

Goldilocks and the Three Crocodiles by Michael Rosen and illustrated by David Melling (in: Books: children & YA)
Sep 21, 2022

Fancy a variation on a theme for a children's story? Then you can't go wrong with Goldilocks and the Three Crocodiles by Michael Rosen and illustrated by David Melling writes Anne Coates.

Cost-efficient Cooking (in: Money matters)
Sep 20, 2022

With energy prices set to rise at the beginning of October, Hometree check out the cheapest ways to cook. 

RINGANA Hair Care (in: Looking good, feeling great)
Sep 15, 2022

After a summer of string sunshine, sea breezes, salt water and sand, it's good to know there are products to revitalise your hair. Anne Coates Tries out RINGANA FRESH shampoo and FRESH hair treatment.

Build Your Own: The Pinball Machine (in: Games & toys)
Sep 12, 2022

A planet-friendly take on the traditional arcade game, this super cool tabletop Pinball Machine provides hours of entertainment. Play alone or challenge your friends and family, who will win? Review by Lee Cooper 

Top Five Tips to Avoid Indoor Air Pollution (in: Healthy parents)
Sep 7, 2022

Research conducted by Puressentiel shows that we aren’t really aware of indoor air pollution as a problem, nor the extent to which it can affect our wellbeing. Dr Tim Bond explains the problem and gives his top five tips.