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MSC Cruises to launch MSC Poesia in 2008 – and kids cruise free!
MSC Cruises to launch MSC Poesia in 2008 – and kids cruise free!
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.
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Booktrust announces shortlist for Teenage Prize 2007
Booktrust announces shortlist for Teenage Prize 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.
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Yummy Mummy Week, 15 to 23 September, helps to raise money for CLIC Sargent, the UK children's cancer charity
Yummy Mummy Week, 15 to 23 September, helps to raise money for CLIC Sargent, the UK children's cancer charity
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.
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Early booking offer from Spirit of Greece - save 15 per cent on your 2008 summer holiday in Kefalonia
Early booking offer from Spirit of Greece - save 15 per cent on your 2008 summer holiday in Kefalonia
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.
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Supermum stress – bringing up children takes its toll on mothers
Supermum stress – bringing up children takes its toll on mothers
A survey carried out for Rescue Remedy revealed just how stressed some mums are and what triggers their stress!
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Cook for Life Challenge - is your child's school taking part?
Cook for Life Challenge - is your child's school taking part?
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.
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Beachwatch 2007 needs your help!
Beachwatch 2007 needs your help!
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.
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The Baby Show in association with Bounty 19 to 21 October 2007 at Earls Court, London
The Baby Show in association with Bounty 19 to 21 October 2007 at Earls Court, London
The Baby Show is not only a one-stop-shop for all the products and information you’re ever likely to need on pregnancy, babies and beyond but also a great day out for the whole family!
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Cartoon Network launches
Cartoon Network launches "tooncast" of Ben 10

The children's TV channel has commissioned a special,  exclusive series of four Ben10 short cartoons to be downloaded  from Cartoon Network's own tooncast website,

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PWT member Hazel Gaw comments on the website
PWT member Hazel Gaw comments on the website

Having already won two competitions, total value of £130, Hazel thinks her subscription is money well spent!

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Free access to National Trust properties on Saturday 8 September
Free access to National Trust properties on Saturday 8 September
Discover and share your story at a National trust property where events include family history taster sessions to learn how to begin to trace your family tree
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Family diving holidays
Family diving holidays
Parents don't have to hang up their scuba tanks until their kids become teenagers, says Family Diving, UK independent family diving specialist, who offer tailor-made holiday packages including childcare in Gozo, Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Elbain, St Lucia and Tobago.
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Celebrate Left-Handers Day
Celebrate Left-Handers Day
Left-Handers Day, 13 August, was launched to raise general awareness of the difficulties and frustrations experienced every day by left-handers.
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Effective and natural first aid solutions from Nelsons
Effective and natural first aid solutions from Nelsons
With over two and a half million home accidents in the home in the UK annually, most of which involve minor cuts, burns and bruises, Nelsons have repackaged their three best-selling  first aid creams - something to consider for every first aid box.
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Petition calling for VAT on items of uniform carrying a school badge to be abolished, delivered by Trutex to Chancellor
Petition calling for VAT on items of uniform carrying a school badge to be abolished, delivered by Trutex to Chancellor
New research carried out in July 2007, commissioned by Trutex, reveals that nine out of ten parents feel that VAT should not be payable of school uniform bearing a school badge.
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Holidaying in Pembrokeshire? Take advantage of the free costal bus rides
Holidaying in Pembrokeshire? Take advantage of the free costal bus rides
Every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout August visitors to Penmbrokeshire in south west Wales can hop on a coastal bus
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Set sail for a Havergate Island adventure in Suffolk from 18 to 21 August for a great family outing
Set sail for a Havergate Island adventure in Suffolk from 18 to 21 August for a great family outing
The unspoilt RSPB Havergate Island nature reserve, off the Suffolk coast, will be open for a series of special guided wildlife tours suitable for all the family, from Saturday 18 August to Tuesday 21 August.

 
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Let your kids be creative during the summer holidays with a selection of exciting children’s workshops at Norwich Arts Centre
Let your kids be creative during the summer holidays with a selection of exciting children’s workshops at Norwich Arts Centre
Norwich Arts Centre is offering children and young people an exciting range of workshops including film-making, comic-strip effects and graphics, and photography during August.
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