Ben Clarke, a heating expert from Trade Radiators , has shared some top tips for parents to help their families stay warm and comfortable this half-term, all while saving as much as possible on energy bills. They are as follows:
1. Only heat the room you’re using . This is vital when it comes to energy saving. Warm your main living room during the day for a few hours, encouraging children to...
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...
Global educational publisher, Twinkl, has created a set of hacks to help children continue reading over the summer holidays.
To help keep children reading over the holidays, Twinkl Educational Publishing have created a list of simple Summer Reading Hacks. These are designed to be proactively used throughout the day to engage children in the world of reading.
This year my youngest started school, so it has been the first time in nearly 8 years that I have had both of my children in school and a bit of time to myself in the day. Over the past year I have built up quite a good exercise routine in term time, but that always goes on pause when the holidays come around.
I have been so excited about having the children off school for 6 weeks...
With the school holidays approaching, families are being given advice on how to fill the children’s spare time with fun activities that won’t break the bank.
Online wholesaler Wholesale Sweets are giving their budget friendly tips on how to keep the kids entertained during the summer.
They’ve looked at a variety of both indoor and outdoor options and among their suggestions...
Historic former Snowdon Aviary will reopen as part of Zoo’s new Monkey Valley attraction in school holidays
ZSL London Zoo will open a landmark new exhibit this summer, as its iconic former Snowdon Aviary becomes a soaring new walk-through home for the Zoo’s troop of black and white colobus monkeys - and the centre-piece of its new Monkey Valley attraction.
Hundreds of children across Devon began an action-packed Easter holiday this week, as part of our Holiday Activities and Food programme.
School holidays can be difficult for some families, with the added cost of extra food and reduced incomes. So, the government has provided funding for us to coordinate free activities and healthy meals with local providers for children in Devon aged...
Bath is bursting with family-friendly Easter activities, beautiful gardens, fantastic food and drink, and comfortable places to rest up after days of full of egg-citement. Here’s Visit Bath’s guide to planning the perfect family break this Easter… Where to Stay
Take your pick from modern and spacious family rooms at city centre hotels such as Apex City of Bath Hotel , DoubleTree by Hilton...
Easter is one of the hoppiest times of the year for your little ones with a fun-filled combination of fluffy chicks, delicious chocolate eggs and themed treasure hunts.
Whether they love becoming a bunny for the day, racing their friends around an Easter egg hunt or crafting their very own bonnet, online party products and fancy dress retailer Party Delights has everything you need to throw...
After a year that’s taken its toll on parents’ and children’s physical and mental health, we’re all longing for a bit of rest and relaxation. But the six-week school break can leave children’s learning brains a little too relaxed. So with the Tokyo Olympics in full flow, keep the kids’ brains sharp with these Games-themed activities from former primary school teacher Abby Milnes of education...
