Publishing this week, brand new picture bookNever Grow Upinspired by Roald Dahl celebrates the boundless joy of childhood and features full colour illustrations by Quentin Blake.
Inspired by the mischief and magic of Roald Dahl’s books for children, Never Grow Up offers a timely and timeless reminder of the kind of childhood we might want to create for our children – a world of…
Quick Reads, the life-changing scheme tackling the UK’s shocking adult literary crisis, are the way forward to encourage people to read. I love the short books in the 2021 series including best-selling London authors Caitlin Moran, Louise Candlish and Khurrum Rahman among others.
Sunday Times best-seller and British Book Award winner Louise Candlish is renowned for her dark domestic thrillers…
June is World Avocado Month!The UK is the second-largest market for avocados in Europe, with over 6,000 avocados sold hourly. I certainly contribute to this figure.
To celebrate this versatile fruit – because avocado is a fruit – I have received extracts of two recipes from the latest free cookbook from the World Avocado Organization, Avocados in Bloom, which I am sharing here as…
Putt Club is providing 2 lucky readers the chance to win tickets for 4 worth £40 to go golfing at Putt Club Docklands, coinciding with the launch of the second motorsport themed crazy golf location in London opening on the 11thJune, where sporting enthusiasts can compete in a fun and friendly environment.
With motorsport themed holes designed to offer an experience like no other, your…
Today DK brings out a lovely Summer picture book written by Zoe Armstrong and illustrated by Sara Ugolotti,Up In The Air. This wonderful children’s illustrated bookcelebrates the nature around and above us, encouraging children to look, listen, and take notice with a mix of drawings andnature photos. It could be defined as a biology compendium for very young children.
As part of the process to find our place in the post pandemic world and heal from reintegration anxiety, there are things for families to do together as the UK lockdown eases. Here are great tips byLaura House, parent, early years expert and Education Lead at tiney.
Embrace change as a natural part of life
Over the last year we’ve all experienced extreme change. Our…
Going to a premiere these days seems like an extraordinary event. This week, I attended the premiere of independent movie Zebra Girl in the West End that made me forget for a few hours that we are still in pandemic times. It was good to be back in cinemas, although the film was a bit too scary and disturbing for my liking.
Zebra Girlis a psychological thriller with a bold streak of…
Whether it’s fussy eaters, long working hours or a tight budget – feeding a family isn’t always easy which is why we want to hear from YOU. If you have a child aged under eight, please complete our short survey below and share your experience and views of food at home and in childcare and education settings. This will help us provide the right training and guidance for chefs who work in the…
Are you happy being a nurse? How long have you been a nurse for and are you still enjoying what the job offers? Are you still getting the job satisfaction that you signed up for, or has it waned off? Do you now feel that you simply exist within your role as opposed to making a change and a difference? It is easy to get stuck in a rut when nursing, as busy shifts and putting others first all the…
This week Britain’s biggest family, The Radfords, were invited to Alton Towers Resort to test out the rides and hotel rooms ahead of a post lockdown half term for the theme park.
Escaping their home after months of being cooped up indoors for the ultimate family staycation, Sue and Noel Radford along with 15 of their 22-strong brood packed up 5 suitcases, 2 pushchairs, and loaded a 17-person…