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Anti-Bullying Week
Nov 17, 2008

While Anti-Bullying Week highlights the challenges we all face to protect children, bullying is  a problem we should be aware of all the time.

The Little Red Hen at the Drum Theatre, Plymouth
Nov 14, 2008

The Little Red Hen is the latest offering from Bristol based Theatre Company Stuff and Nonsense. This is the company’s second national touring show and will be coming to the Drum Theatre Plymouth from Tuesday 2 December until Sunday 21 December.

Michael Rosen announces the winners of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize
Nov 13, 2008

Children's laureate Michael Rosen today announced the winners of the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize, which honours the funniest books for children: The Witch’s Children Go to School by Ursula Jones, illustrated by Russell Ayto and Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear by Andy Stanton, illustrated by David Tazzyman.

National Road Safety Week – free spooky Pac-A-Macs from Texaco
Nov 10, 2008

Make sure your child can be seen in the dark! Texaco service station network is giving away Ghostly Gowns as part of the Texaco child road safety campaign during National Road Safety Week beginning 10 November.

learndirect launches The Legula Adventure
Nov 7, 2008

learndirect is encouraging adults to play computer games with their kids – and improve their maths and English skills at the same time – with the launch of its first interactive game, The Legula Adventure.

 

Breast is best - government supports new breastfeeding DVD
Nov 3, 2008

The free DVD, From Bump to Breastfeeding - following real mothers' stories to find out how, gives positive and practical information to encourage mums to breastfeed and help increase breastfeeding rates across the UK.

Horrid Henry – Live and Horrid! at London’s Trafalgar Studios
Nov 2, 2008

Opening at the Trafalgar Studios on 21 November for a limited Christmas run in London – Horrid Henry – Live and Horrid! one of the most popular characters in children’s fiction - and kids go half-price! 

Calling all Ben 10s
Oct 25, 2008

To celebrate the launch of Ben 10: The Race Against Time on DVD this half-term, Warner Home Video is offering all boys called Ben and aged 10 a FREE copy of the smash-hit film about the normal schoolboy come alien super-force at select Tesco stores on Monday 27 October.

British version of Hi-5 launches on Catoonito
Oct 25, 2008

Pre-schoolers across the UK get ready to jump up, dance and sing, as global TV phenomenon Hi-5 launches with an all new series, on pre-school channel Cartoonito on Monday 3 November 2008.

Toys - the dream dozen for children
Oct 16, 2008

The  Toy Retailers Association have predicted that these 12 toys and games will be the most sought after this Christmas!

Hansel and Gretel Christmas show at London's Barbican Theatre
Oct 15, 2008

Book now to see Catherine Wheels' award-winning production of Hansel and Gretel at the Barbican Theatre in London.

Shoe Aid for Africa
Oct 11, 2008

Donate shoes your children have grown out of and Kiwi will smarten them up and make sure that a needy child in Africa will benefit from them as part of the Shoe Aid for Africa campaign running from 13 to 17 October.