Essential information for families
The Unique Family Magazine
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
Alternatively, click on your local area below to contact your local Editor directly.
News
A well-designed printed gazebo does more than offer shelter. It’s a portable extension of your brand, making you stand out at markets, fairs, and corporate events. Whether you’re trading at festivals or promoting services in a town square, picking the...
Busy bathrooms can be a breeding ground for germs and damp patches. When you’ve got a family to look after, the last thing you want is peeling paint, mouldy grout, or surfaces that never stay clean. That’s where wall cladding...
Across the country, there are plenty of pub restaurants, cafes in shops/supermarkets/garden centres, and popular chain of restaurants that offer affordable kids meals and tasty breakfasts in the school holidays. It’s worth remembering you usually can’t combine the offer with...
“These awards showcase the transformative impact of school libraries on children and young people’s lives.” – Victoria Dilly, SLA CEO The School Library Association has today announced the Honours lists for its annual Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award,...
Online learning offers flexibility and independence, but can also bring challenges that traditional settings often manage for you. Without a set schedule, it’s easy for deadlines to creep up, notes to become scattered, or revision time to shrink without notice....
If your child spends time gaming online, there’s a good chance they’ve already encountered a scam whether they realised it or not. Popular platforms like Roblox and Minecraft are now prime hunting grounds for cybercriminals targeting young players. They’ll dangle...
HYPE and Back to School 2025: Your One-Stop-Shop for School Essentials with Serious Personality Backpacks. Pencil cases. Lunch boxes. Water bottles. HYPE. has school style all wrapped up. With the new school year fast approaching, parents across the UK...
72% of parents rely on survival tactics for family walks The research, by Mountain Warehouse, reveals 82% of family walks rarely go to plan, with tantrums kicking off just 19 minutes in Yet still, nearly 80% of parents believe that...
A new children’s book is challenging the traditional narrative around climate education, not with fear, but with hope, beauty, and empowerment. Mother Nature’s Letter by environmental educator and author Debbie Bartlett officially launches this week through Woodbridge Publishers, offering an...
Children are naturally curious creatures, and that’s not something that should be discouraged. Indeed, it’s how they learn. But their urge to explore can also put them in danger, especially at home. Bumps and scrapes are part of growing up,...