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Raring2go!: New magazine covers local events and services for kids

(03/06/2008)

Finding out what’s on and where to go with children in your local area isn’t easy, in fact quite often parents give up out of sheer frustration and instead rely on recommendation or luck. However, for a lot of mums and dads this isn’t the answer as they need to plan in advance and make sure that the time they spend with their children isn’t wasted. A new magazine called Raring2go! aims to bridge this gap by packing its pages with information about local events and services for kids aged 0-9, ... [more]

Royal Bath and West Show: Keep children entertained during the half term holiday at the Royal Bath and West Show

(13/05/2008)

As one of the country’s biggest rural events, this year's Royal Bath and West Show (28th - 31st May) offers more than ever before. With more than 150,000 people expected to attend over the course of the four day event, highlights include pedigree livestock competitions, food halls, canoeing, a floral marquee, a miniature railway, a 4x4 course, an EcoZone, bands, rural crafts, steam engines and classic cars, a fashion show and even a visit from the David Beckham Football Academy. The perfect w... [more]

Rainbow Play Systems: SpringFree Trampolines reduce the risk of trampoline injuries

(02/05/2008)

Trampolines have been with us for almost 70 years. As their popularity has increased, so have the injury statistics. If a child were to fall from 1.5m and strike their head on the padded frame of a conventional trampoline they would have a 99% chance of a fractured tooth or broken nose, and a 90% chance of something worse. So what should well meaning parents do? Stop their kid’s trampolining and reduce their activity levels? Owning a trampoline can have a great deal of advantages: - Fitne... [more]

Radox: Busy Brits with children 18 spend less than an hour a day with their families

(28/04/2008)

According to a new Radox survey, almost half (43%) of Brits with children 18 or under living at home are spending on average an hour or less with their families a day, blaming busy lives and technology for their lack of quality family time. Only 56% of brits with children 18 and under living at home has managed a family holiday this year, further reducing the time spent with the whole family. Brits with children 18 and under living at home are busier than ever with over half (53%) putting the... [more]