The Family Grapevine is a very useful resource for families with children from pregnancy to teenagers. We have been supporting local businesses and printing free local magazines since 1995.
Printed and distributed three times a year in March, July and November to tie in with school holidays, each magazine is packed with information on local clubs, societies, holiday schemes, events, competitions and much more, to help families plan their leisure time. If you run a local business and would like to advertise with us, in print or online, please get in touch via [email protected] or for guest post opportunities email
Alternatively, click on your local area below to contact your local Editor directly.
Taking on a run-down property and turning it into something buyers actually want is one of the most reliable ways to add value in the UK housing market, but it is also one of the easiest ways to lose money...
A recent study has revealed that pressure to excel is causing anxiety for 1 in 3 students, with 1 in 4 saying it was nearly unbearable. Results day can feel like an anxiety-inducing moment for students, but the adults around...
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Following last season’s succesful launch of the Polka Dot Collection, BIBS turns up the volume on the fan-favorite print. Continuing to tap into the global influence of polka dots across fashion and design, the collection expands into a broader print...
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Figures show that 94% of parents feel overwhelmed when trying to access SEND support; a free handbook curated by the family support app Sylva brings together the views and experiences of clinicians, SENCOs and parents to fill the gap. If...
National year of reading ANNOUNCES Roald Dahl’s Matilda as an AMBASSADOR to GO ALL IN with a summer of stories campaign The National Year of Reading is joining forces with Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the ultimate super-reader, announcing her as an...
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Celebrity judge and jumper collector extraordinaire Gyles Brandreth will join the panel to decide the winning child’s design This year Shaun the Sheep is returning in his woolliest role yet as Head of Wool for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper...
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