Studies have shown that children who keep their brains active over the summer not only avoid boredom and a decline in skills but are higher achievers at school when the new term begins. Daily Kumon study can help make all the difference when it comes to keeping ‘in shape’ between school terms and throughout the [...]
Bring the kids along to Sunrise Celebration 21st-24th June, Gilcombe Farm Somerset, Winner of the Green Parent Magazine’s “Best Festival” Award. Four days of fun for the whole family with a kids area to keep the little ones happy from dawn till dusk, organic food to tantalise the taste buds, foot stomping music to keep [...]
The biggest event in the rural calendar is nearly upon us! The 2012 Royal Bath and West Show takes place near Shepton Mallet in Somerset from Wednesday 30th May – Saturday 2nd June. There’s more happening than you think at the country’s biggest rural festival and there really is something for everyone, from food lovers [...]
Raising funds for Children’s Charities Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday Monday 4th June 2012 Lots of entertainment for all the family… fun for all… from grandparents to grandchildren: the fair always has a wonderful array of attractions, including a Circus, fun fair, silent auction, puppet shows, walk about entertainers, donkey rides, vertical wall climbing, archery, musical [...]
Bring the kids along to Sunrise Celebration 21st-24th June, Gilcombe Farm Somerset, Winner of the Green Parent Magazine’s “Best Festival” Award. Four days of fun for the whole family with a kids area to keep the little ones happy from dawn till dusk, organic food to tantalise the taste buds, foot stomping music to keep [...]
Taunton celebrates Jubilee in style on Bank Holiday Monday, 4 June with a spectacular Family Fun Day. The Fun Day is sponsored by home builder, David Wilson Homes, the name behind the award winning development at Langford Mead. Visitors to the fun day can find out more about the new development and special offers available [...]
Monkton Pre-Prep and Nursery aims to give children the very best start in life. Situated in beautiful grounds in Combe Down, we help make the transition from home to school as gentle as possible. With over 120 children in Nursery, Kindergarten, Reception and Key Stage 1, Monkton Pre-Prep is a very exciting place to be. [...]
Studies have shown that children who keep their brains active over the summer not only avoid boredom and a decline in skills but are higher achievers at school when the new term begins. Daily Kumon study can help make all the difference when it comes to keeping ‘in shape’ between school terms and throughout the [...]
Pupils and staff at Hazlegrove have much to celebrate. Forty pupils have just returned from an exciting and informative trip to Iceland, George Sawrey-Cookson has recently achieved a very creditable 3rd place at the National IAPS Squash finals and twins Sophie and Olivia Hamilton had the privilege of visiting No 10 and meeting Samantha Cameron, [...]
Home from school and hungry, this is quick and easy and even the kids can help! You will need 3oz plain flour 3oz rolled oats 3oz caster sugar 4oz butter/margarine ½ teaspoon vanilla essence ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda Instructions Cream butter/margarine and sugar. Add all the other ingredients. Roll out onto a floured surface [...]
These tasty caramel shortcakes will go down wonderfully with a lovely cup of tea. You will need 4oz (115g) butter or margarine 2oz (56g) caster sugar 6oz (170g) plain flour Cream the butter and sugar then work in the flour to make a firm pastry. Press into a small rectangular baking tin and bake at [...]
A deliciously easy chocolate cake to make that everyone will enjoy! You will need: ¾ cup plain flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons (softly rounded) baking powder, 4 eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup milk, For the cake Whisk eggs and sugar together until really thick and creamy. Sift flour, cocoa powder and [...]
Let me introduce you to the loveable heroine Loretta Boskovic. Loretta is a single mother of two children, who whilst fighting irrational desires to ride off into the sunset (without her children!) is nonetheless a determined, moralistic and forthright lady determined to make the world a better place to live. Taking on the challenge of [...]
Oh! This is a really warm, syrupy escape of a book. The title alone is full of the kind of imagery which makes you hunger for a bag of sherbet lemons or cola cubes. When Rosie Hopkins leaves the metropolis of London to help out her aged aunt and her sweetshop, she imagines only dreariness [...]
This novel is a rare gem, which succeeds in being so much more than just a story. At turns quirky and unusual - it also is incredibly moving, funny and a relevant and touching commentary on the world in which we inhabit today. Without saying too much about the plotline - the wonderful charismatic Harold finds himself walking the [...]
Pyotr (Peter) Tchaikovksy was a Russian composer. He had five brothers, one sister and a half sister from his father’s previous marriage. It was obvious from a young age that he was extremely musical and it didn’t take him long to overtake his music teachers. He was a particularly sensitive boy and was unsuited to [...]
How do you catch the Easter Bunny? Hide in a bush and make a noise like a carrot! Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg a joke? It might crack up! How can you tell where the Easter Bunny has been? Eggs(X) marks the spot What do you get if you pour hot water down [...]
My Sister Jodie Author: Jacqueline Wilson Publisher: Corgi Pearl and Jodie are sisters, and best friends. Pearl is younger, shyer and smaller. Though she admires Jodie, Jodie is older, super bad, and super mad, she’s dyed her hair and got piercing all up her left ear, but Pearl is completely devoted. When Pearl and Jodie’s [...]
Your little girl will treasure her interactive CHOU CHOU Rock A Bye doll, holding her close to her heart as she rocks her into a dreamy sleep. CHOU CHOU Rock A Bye needs comfort from her little mummy to help her fall back to sleep. When CHOU CHOU lies down she will give a big [...]
The UK’s No.1 Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is offering the chance to win 12 months unlimited entry absolutely FREE! We’ve teamed up with Parent Talk and we’re giving one lucky family the chance to win Annual Passes valid for 2 adults and 2 children (3 –14 years). In addition to enjoying 12 months unlimited [...]
The biggest event in the rural calendar is nearly upon us! The 2012 Royal Bath and West Show takes place near Shepton Mallet in Somerset from Wednesday 30th May – Saturday 2nd June. There’s more happening than you think at the country’s biggest rural festival and there really is something for everyone, from food lovers [...]
Our easter issue has a whole range of activities listed to help with the boredom of the Easter break and we really love our front cover this month. With all the current news about the Titanic, take a look inside our Book Bag News for some interesting facts about the sinking of the unsinkable. Open [...]
