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Left-Handers Day, 13 August, was launched to raise general awareness of the difficulties and frustrations experienced every day by left-handers.

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.

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.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout August visitors to Penmbrokeshire in south west Wales can hop on a coastal bus

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.

 

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.

Make a saving of £400 on a family holiday to Portugal this summer with Eurocamp, where a seven night stay at Sao Pedro de Moel parc in western Portugal costs £645 in a chalet accommodating two adults and up to three children.

PGL Travel, the UK's leading operator in residential activity holidays for children, has announced a summer sale that gives reductions of up to 50 per cent.

Huzur Vadisi, which translates as peaceful valley, is set in the beautiful forested mountains along Turkey's "Turquoise" coast-line. If you have the chance to leave parenting behind for a week, Huzur Vadisi is the perfect place to let go and relax into a slower rhythm of life, practicing yoga, developing your creativity and learning meditation techniques.

It’s the most natural instinct in the world for a parent to hold and soothe their child. But for the 1 in 8 babies born premature or sick in the UK – one of the highest rates in Western Europe – medical equipment such as incubators can prevent parents from being able to comfort their infant. Research suggests that only 18 per cent of parents of special care babies receive guidance and support on how to recognise their babies’ distress signals and only just over half are shown how to help soothe their baby through proven techniques.

If you share your home with cats and dogs, you’ll know how difficult it is to keep your home animal hair and fur-free – a must if you have small children and/or have allergy sufferers in the home. Russell Hobbs has produced a range of vacuums for pet owners and allergy sufferers alike.

The Eve Appeal, supported by Boots, aims to halve the  UK death rate from ovarian cancer.

The search is on for a young foodie to develop a healthy, naturally-sweet treat using Sundowner® apples. 

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Butlins have some great deals on school summer holiday breaks. Book any school's out break and the first child goes FREE! Breaks from only £78 pp and for those who don’t want to self-cater there is a dinner, bed and breakfast option from £5pp per day extra.

Families can stay at the Savill Court Hotel & Spa, near Egham, Surrey for just £99 including full English breakfast for two adults and two children under twelve sharing a room from Monday, 16 July until Sunday, 2 September.

Healthy Options, the wellbeing holiday experts, has joined forces with London’s leading women-only gym, Sequinpark, to offer guests the chance to sample a week-long exercise break designed around relaxation and fun this summer.

This summer, Tommy's, the baby charity, is calling for nursery children all over the UK to pack up their favourite teddy bear and picnic blanket, and head down to their nearest Teddy Bear's Picnic, supported by Early Learning Centre.