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Canvas Holidays announces new destination - Sardinia - for the 2008 season
Sep 26, 2007

Canvas Holidays now includes Sardinia - renowned for its appeal to the rich and famous – in their repertoire of affordable family holidays.

Half-term – half price at the Liakas Waterfront Villas in Kefalonia
Sep 24, 2007

Last minute deal for October bookings from Greek villa specialists, Spirit of Greece – a 50 per cent discount, on all of its Liakas Waterfront Villas in Kefalonia.

Monty Python's Spamalot - Friday matinee tickets - kids 5 to 15 pay their age!
Sep 20, 2007

Family-friendly Friday matinees of Spamalot at the Palace Theatre: good time - 5.15pm - and good price - children from 5 to 15 are only charged their age when accompanied by an adult and young people under 26 pay £20.

Porto Sani Village - 40 per cent reductions and children stay free!
Sep 20, 2007

Greece's Porto Sani Village in Halkidiki is offering a 40 per cent reduction on holidays taken between 10 and 31 October 2007

Marianne Dreams, the Almeida Theatre's first show specifically for families
Sep 19, 2007

Catherine Storr's children's classic, Marianne Dreams, has been adapted by Moira Buffini and is directed by Will Tuckett at Islington's Almeida theatre from 13 December 2007 – 19 January 2008.

MSC Cruises to launch MSC Poesia in 2008 – and kids cruise free!
Sep 18, 2007

MSC Cruises, the privately-owned Italian cruise line, launches its ninth ship MSC Poesia, in 2008 and prices for summer cruises include free cruising for under-18s.

Booktrust announces shortlist for Teenage Prize 2007
Sep 16, 2007

The six books which have been shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize will be reviewed by PWT's teenage panel who will give their verdict at the same time as the winner is announced by Booktrust on 31 October 2007.

Yummy Mummy Week, 15 to 23 September, helps to raise money for CLIC Sargent, the UK children's cancer charity
Sep 15, 2007

CLIC Sargent  is the only organisation to offer children with cancer and their families all round care and support.  For the fourth year running Yummy Mummy is raising money for the charity - and Parenting Without Tears is delighted to help.

Early booking offer from Spirit of Greece - save 15 per cent on your 2008 summer holiday in Kefalonia
Sep 12, 2007

Greek villa specialists, Spirit of Greece, is offering a 15 per cent discount on its Liakas Waterfront Villas in Kefalonia to anyone booking a 2008 summer holiday from 1 November to 31 December 2007.

Supermum stress – bringing up children takes its toll on mothers
Sep 10, 2007

A survey carried out for Rescue Remedy revealed just how stressed some mums are and what triggers their stress!

Cook for Life Challenge - is your child's school taking part?
Sep 8, 2007

Organisations representing over 9,000 chefs have volunteered to go into schools during British Food Fortnight,  22 September to 7 October, to teach children how to cook, the biggest mass movement geared to teaching children about food.

Beachwatch 2007 needs your help!
Sep 7, 2007

Want to do your bit for the environment? The Marine Conservation Society’s annual Beachwatch takes place this September. Join volunteers on beaches around the UK to help survey litter and clean up our coastline.