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How many calories does your Easter Egg contain?
Apr 10, 2020

Just in case you need to modify your menus for calorie intake, OnBuy.com has scoured online supermarkets to discover which Easter eggs have the most and least calories, to simplify your decision.

Saddler's Wells Family Workshops
Mar 31, 2020

Sadler’s Wells is present new dance content for Digital Stage, its free online performance platform, in response to the cancellation of shows across its theatres as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. Lots of fun – and physical exercise – for your two to six year-olds starting 1 April 2020.

FREE play app offers more than 450 FREE activity ideas for parents
Mar 30, 2020

At a time where social distancing is prevalent, schools are closed and children are stuck at home all day following government advice, boredom can set in and it can be difficult for parents to constantly think of new play ideas for children. This is where the Make Time 2 Play campaign comes in handy.

Have Your Say on Corona Virus Pandemic
Mar 24, 2020

One of the first research projects aimed at gauging the UK public’s attitude and responses to the coronavirus pandemic is being launched.

Experts at Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University are urging people from across the UK to take part in a survey to assess how people feel about – and how they are responding to – one of the biggest health crises facing the country in recent history.

How to explain the COVID-19 pandemic to your children  
Mar 23, 2020

An education charity, City Lit, shares guidance on how parents, teachers and guardians can explain COVID-19 to children to help reduce anxiety.

Join Naybly to Keep in Touch
Mar 22, 2020

Now live a 100 per cent free tool called "Naybly" (the easy way to be and spell neighbourly) that helps people connect with their neighbours.

Happy World Book Day 2020
Mar 5, 2020

Happy World Book Day 2020 – how stressful was yours?

Take Five to Stop Fraud
Mar 4, 2020

Over £100 million worth of fraud — often targeting vulnerable and elderly customers — has been prevented through the Banking Protocol, a UK-wide scheme that enables bank branch staff to spot potential fraud victims and request an immediate police response. However anyone can be a victim of these scams and the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign helps us all.

Asha & the Spirit Bird by Jasbinder Bilan
Jan 7, 2020

Congratulations to Jasbinder Bilan for winning the 2019 Costa  Children's Book Award with her début novel Asha & the Spirit Bird, published by Chicken House.

 

Organic Baby Food Brand Piccolo Supports Families in Need this Christmas
Nov 28, 2019

Organic baby food brand Piccolo is once again committing much-needed funds and resources to help families in need, as it announces two new charity partnerships with Little Village and City Harvest.

The Importance of Routine – and Having Fun – in our Lives
Nov 12, 2019

Following on from research carried out by Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil which shows us that children prioritise fun and friendship, Alistair Bryce Clegg, Early Years specialist from the Channel4 programme Old People’s Home for Four Year Olds, discusses the importance of routine for children and the things they – and we – should all be doing daily with his top tips.

Flash Sale at Build-A-Bear Workshop
Nov 11, 2019

Today – 11 November – is Singles Day (11/11) and Build-A-Bear Workshop is celebrating with £11.11 deals online on furry friends and accessories. The sale is today only and online only so make sure to grab those £11.11 deals while you can.