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Eat Out to Help Out – the Government is subsidising 50 per cent off meals on Mondays to Wednesdays in August up to £10pp. Over 53,000 outlets, including McD's, Subway, independents and some more upmarket venues are taking part. Check what's available near you and anywhere you're taking a staycation.

Bees are in danger of becoming extinct in our cities. Here experts advise parents and children on what to plant in their gardens, how to save a bee and what to do if one lands on you. Plus you can donate to specialist bee charities.

From Monday 6 July, BBC Bitesize Daily is hosting "Sports Week", a jam-packed week dedicated to daily sports activities from sport governing bodies, advice from top sporting heroes and even a virtual Sports Day at the end of the week.

With the UK in lockdown, staying healthy has become imperative, and one way to get essential vitamins whilst remaining indoors is by eating five a day. Knowing what is in season and choosing locally sourced produce also means shoppers can be sure to pack in the most nutrients, as those which have travelled fewer miles will be fresher and of higher quality.  

BBC Bitesize Daily, the BBC’s biggest ever education offer returns today Monday 8 June with a bumper summer term planned for years one to ten. For the final half-term of the school year, Bitesize Daily will be showcasing the very best in English, science, sports and creativity through specific themed weeks as well as bringing even more famous faces on board to support the virtual school.

As children return to school, parents may be wondering how they can protect their children from COVID. Here are some from  tips from the health science company ZOE. 

Get Ready to Go Wild in June – 30 days of activities to get your children involved in and inspired by nature.

Oti Mabuse will be sashaying onto the CBeebies Channel and BBC iPlayer next week as she presents Oti’s Boogie Beebies from Monday 1 June, 2020.

Anna Khan, CEO of Welcare a charity supporting families in SE London, has produced a comprehensive list of emergency contact links for anyone suffering with their mental health.

Without intervention, many animals are being left without the food they rely on. So as lockdown eases and more trips to the park are allowed we can return to a favourite pastime of feeding the ducks on our ponds and waterways.

Forget paper tissues wrapped in plastic and embrace the sustainable LastTissue, writes Anne Coates.

Personal finance specialist, Nick Renaud-Komiya, discusses your rights to annual leave during the the Corona virus pandemic.

The Baby Show Live @ Home will take place on 16 and 17 May through a dedicated Facebook Group and will see top UK baby experts share their tips and advice on birth, sleep, breastfeeding, fitness, nutrition, mental health as well as providing exclusive offers, shopping advice, product demonstrations and entertainment to guide and empower parents about their parenting choices during this unprecedented time.

Just launched the course, COVID-19: Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression available for free on FutureLearn to anyone around the world with an internet connection. 

School’s Out, Learning’s Not! Over 200 teachers and a host of well-known faces to teach the nation’s kids as BBC opens its doors for virtual learning from Monday 20 April.

Just in case you need to modify your menus for calorie intake, OnBuy.com has scoured online supermarkets to discover which Easter eggs have the most and least calories, to simplify your decision.

Sadler’s Wells is present new dance content for Digital Stage, its free online performance platform, in response to the cancellation of shows across its theatres as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. Lots of fun – and physical exercise – for your two to six year-olds starting 1 April 2020.

At a time where social distancing is prevalent, schools are closed and children are stuck at home all day following government advice, boredom can set in and it can be difficult for parents to constantly think of new play ideas for children. This is where the Make Time 2 Play campaign comes in handy.