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Swimming is ideal for children

Too many children today are not taking enough exercise, and spending hours in their rooms playing on computer games has led to an epidemic of obesity among kids in theUK. It is important that parents don’t just tell children to get some exercise or take part in sports, but do their bit to encourage them too. . . . → Read More: Swimming is ideal for children

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New Year resolutions social media and Channel 4

New Year resolutions social media and Channel 4

We all enter a new year armed with various resolutions; get a better job, eat healthier, give up smoking etc, but in reality sticking to these can be an absolute nightmare. In a recent poll held for Channel 4, it was revealed that 95% of us make a . . . → Read More: New Year resolutions social media and Channel 4

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People clear out the clutter for charity this festive season

People clear out the clutter for charity this festive season

Hair dryers, DIY equipment, foot spas and electric kettles; perfect Christmas gifts or complete turkeys. Fortunately for us, this Christmas all who visit www.preloved.co.uk can quickly turn their unwanted presents into raising money for Action for Children, the leading children’s charity. All this can be done in . . . → Read More: People clear out the clutter for charity this festive season

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Keeping the Kids Occupied this Christmas

From The Gruffalo to Sooty the West End Has a Lot to Offer

There are plenty of shows for adults to enjoy in the West End, with a wide range of plays on offer, but what about the kids? What shows can the children enjoy so that they can witness the magic of the West End from . . . → Read More: Keeping the Kids Occupied this Christmas

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Moshi Monsters and Club Penguin draw in half of children with their virtual worlds

The current virtual worlds that are accessible to children, such as Club Penguin and Moshi Monsters, are not only massively popular online, the toys are also proving to be a huge hit as new research indicates that over 50% of the children in the UK own at least one toy that is based on one of . . . → Read More: Moshi Monsters and Club Penguin draw in half of children with their virtual worlds

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Meccano Partnership with Scouts to Build Britain

Meccano, the leading brand in construction toys, have announced a new 12 month long partnership with the Scout Association, with the intention of promoting creative learning amongst both boys and girls in the 6-10½ age group.

The Meccano Creative Challenge will be an integral part of qualifying for the Beaver and Cub creativity badge. Beavers and Cubs . . . → Read More: Meccano Partnership with Scouts to Build Britain

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Educational Learning Limited new games offer family fun with bite

Educational Learning Limited new games offer family fun with bite

Basildon in Essex is the home of the new company named Educational Learning Limited, who are taking great pleasure in launching two card games that are both educational and exciting. The names of these games are ‘Wildcat’ and ‘Dinohistoria’.

These games are both fun and entertaining as . . . → Read More: Educational Learning Limited new games offer family fun with bite

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Unforgettable Swims with Michael Phelps and Speedo

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There are two names synonymous with the sport of swimming; Michael Phelps and Speedo. Now they have joined forces for a great new campaign from the world famous swimwear manufacturer to get everyone to tell the story of their own unforgettable swim.

All swimmers have one, the unforgettable swim where everything goes perfectly and you come . . . → Read More: Unforgettable Swims with Michael Phelps and Speedo

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Halloween will include Apple Bobbing for Britain!

Halloween will include Apple Bobbing for Britain!

This years Halloween could give a much needed boost to both children’s health and to the British economy. That old adage of an apple a day keeping the doctor away has an element of truth buried in that hackneyed expression, The British grown Rubens Apple are particularly gaining prominence . . . → Read More: Halloween will include Apple Bobbing for Britain!

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Blackpool Zoo gets into the Halloween mood

Blackpool Zoo gets into the Halloween mood

Halloween is being fully embraced this year by Blackpool Zoo and there are many ghostly activities that are going on. Half term will be filled with fun activities for children which include pumpkin carving, which will be happening at the Children’s Farm every morning.

Once they have carved their pumpkin . . . → Read More: Blackpool Zoo gets into the Halloween mood

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