Nights at home suddenly become much more desirable once wintertime rolls around. The drop in temperature means many families prefer the warmth of their homes to the great outdoors, cosy with a fluffy blanket, a mug of hot chocolate, and their favourite television series.
But what else is needed in order to achieve the ultimate family night in? Here we’ve put together a list of...
These easy and budget-friendly Christmas Crafts will keep your children entertained this Christmas.
The outdoor experts at Millets have put together a series of Christmas crafts to get the family both outside foraging and crafty at home, creating handmade keepsakes which can be kept for years to come.
From handmade baubles, to Christmas cards and all the way to wreaths, Millets will...
School holidays can be particularly difficult for some families because of increased costs, such as food, especially now when costs of living are so high and rising.
So, we have arranged a programme of funded holiday-time activities, with hot meals, to run for up to four days over the Christmas 2022 school holiday.
The government-funded programme for the Christmas 2022 holiday has...
CRAFTING LEGEND LOUISE PENTLAND PARTNERS WITH MCDONALD’S TO HELP FAMILIES GET SPOOKY THIS HALLOWEEN
Louise’s family-friendly crafting tutorials are available on the McDonald’s Family Hub for a spell of creativity this Halloween
As families head into the October half-term, McDonald’s is providing fun activities to keep the kids entertained at home, with crafting videos from social...
Go on a minibeast safari in the heart of Exeter and put urban nature under the microscope Families can go on an exciting minibeast safari at a special fun event which puts Exeter’s urban ecosystems under the microscope.
The free, two-hour workshop will investigate the insects living in the city and their habitats. Families will learn how to identify trees and different types of insects and...
With World Space Week shining a light on the wonders of the universe, Dan Green, editor of The Week Junior Science+Nature , provides parents with some tips on ways they can make space more interesting.
Dan Green
Work together with your child to create cool space rockets and robot rovers using LEGO or recycled materials. Copy NASA’s Artemis rockets or Perseverance rovers, or get
Lilliputiens Welcomes the Wooden Activity Farm Panel and Sound Farm Activity Cube Charming Belgium toy brand, Lilliputiens, is delighted to expand its inspiring toy collection, with the arrival of its Wooden Farm Activity Panel and Sound Farm Activity Cube. Both bursting with sensory playtime prospects, little learners can touch and feel, pull, push and twist! The uniquely stunning and quality...
We've heard that holidays are often difficult for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and you’ve said that more information is needed about the choices available for support. We’ve taken this on board and are pleased to say that there are lots of activities available still this summer, thanks to the small grants scheme.
Nuffield Health has launched new programme “Move together”, hosting free exercise classes across the country in the holidays to help parents struggling to get kids active
This launch comes after a new survey reveals just 12% of young girls and 27% of boys plan to play sport this summer
Classes are being held every week in sites across the UK, including Taunton and
As schools break for summer the RSPB invites families to enjoy their FREE summer Wild Challenge activities to help children connect to Devon's nature and have fun.
By completing the RSPB’s Wild Challenges children can achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, and help give nature a home along the way, whilst having fun outdoors.
