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Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum wins Family Friendly Museum Award
Oct 15, 2019

Charity Kids in Museums awards the prize annually to one museum, gallery, historic home or heritage site in the UK that goes the extra mile to provide a great experience for families. It is the only museum award in the UK to be judged by families.

Teddy's Wish – Be There
Sep 12, 2019

Teddy’s Wish announce their third annual bereavement and wellness retreat, running over the weekend of 21 – 22 September at the unique and calming surroundings of St Katharine’s Parmoor in Henley-on-Thames. The fully-funded weekend retreat offers group therapy sessions, as well as yoga, light exercise, creative writing and mindful meditation. They have also unveiled their "Be There" step-by-step guide on how to support friends and family who might be grieving the loss of a baby.

Morecambe & Vice Crime Festival
Aug 21, 2019

Now in its third year the Morecambe & Vice Crime Festival has a fabulous range of panels and speakers. Anne Coates will be talking to Sharna Jackson, Nicki Thornton and Sarah Todd Taylor about writing crime for young adult readers on Saturday 28 September, 2019.

Free eye tests for parents and children
Aug 20, 2019

As part of a drive to get as many children’s eyes tested as possible before school terms starts in September, Bayfields Opticians, an independent, national group of opticians and audiologists, is offering parents and carers free eye tests when they book a special one hour appointment with their child before 31 August.   

Why You May Not Be Meeting Your Nutrient Needs
Aug 14, 2019

The stresses of modern life can leave even the very best of us exhausted, but experts are warning that women in particular may risk serious health problems because of poor levels of crucial nutrients according to an important new report by a group of nutrition, medical and research experts – commissioned by Alive! The report – The Impact of Modern Medicine on Nutrient Status – looks closely at general nutrient intakes and why so many of us may have inadequate levels. 

 

 

How Pollution in the Home is Affecting our Health
Jul 30, 2019

We think of our homes as safe havens, but poor indoor air quality is helping to drive an epidemic of respiratory disease, a new report reveals. The report Air and Now, commissioned by Puressentiel reveals that indoor air pollution is becoming a growing area of concern with air quality tests showing that levels are actually greater than outdoor pollution.

Tackling Pollution in the Home with Puressentiel
Jul 30, 2019

Puressentiel has developed a unique range of products which have been proven to tackle respiratory symptoms on several fronts in the home.

 

Dropit Handsfree Shopping
Jul 17, 2019

Dropit, the handsfree shopping™ service, is expanding in London and internationally as trends for convenience and customer experience drive innovation in physical retail. Dropit shoppers use a simple app to leave their bags behind as they shop, with all purchases gathered for a single delivery to their chosen address. The Dropit network includes hundreds of stores within London’s prime West End shopping district and the service is expanding into mall environments, with successful rollouts at London Designer Outlet adjacent to Wembley Stadium in the UK and at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets in the USA. Anne Coates tried out the service.

Arena Flowers
Jul 15, 2019

Sending flowers can sometimes lead to disappointments but not with ethical florists Arena Flowers, writes Anne Coates.

Knit for Children
Jul 12, 2019

Calling all knitters  buy a blanket pattern for just £150 and support the charity Action for Children.

Cressida Cowell – New Waterstones Children’s Laureate
Jul 9, 2019

Cressida Cowell, the international bestselling author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon and The Wizards of Once series and the author of the Emily Brown picture books all published by Hachette Children’s Group has today been crowned the Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2019–2021.

Make Space For Reading This Summer
Jul 3, 2019

This year's Summer reading Challenge kicks off on 13 July inviting children aged four to 11 to sign up to their local library and read six books over the summer. Here are some tips to help your kids make space for reading during the holidays.