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
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“I love my stepchildren — but what rights do I actually have?” By Hannah Conway, Solicitor at Goughs Solicitors Family life has changed significantly over recent decades. For many children, the idea of a “traditional” family no longer reflects their...
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...
88% of parents feel they need to buy more to make Christmas magical But 9 in 10 (92%) children admit they’ve received a gift that they didn’t want or use And 73% children would give up a Christmas present to...
Heritage Open Days is just a few months away and an exciting programme with thousands of events and experiences is already taking shape. The free festival is brought to you by the National Trust, supported by players of People’s Postcode...
· Premier League legend and former England international, Joleon Lescott, welcomed the first intake of budding footballers to Kellogg’s Football Camps, surprising children with a football-style ‘signing ceremony’ inspired by the professional game. · The event follows an exciting summer...
New customisable backpacks, trend-led prints and matching accessories join the latest Hype Kids Back to School collection. School uniforms may all look the same, but backpacks have become one of the biggest ways children can showcase their personality. From favourite...
This season, Matalan is putting confidence front and centre with the launch of Big Them Up, its new Back to School campaign designed to celebrate the assurance that comes from feeling prepared and ready to take on the new school...
Somebody has to click the button. When a family books a group holiday in a large house together, one person puts their name and card details on a contract for the full amount, and everyone else pays them back. That...
Family disagreements often begin with the hope that everyone can reach a practical solution without involving the courts. In reality, strong emotions, changing circumstances and concerns about the future can make it much harder than expected. Whether you are separating...
The sun is out and forecasters are predicting more heatwaves, so it makes sense to be protected from the head down. Uncovered heads during peak UV hours exposes delicate areas – scalp, face, ears and neck to ultraviolet radiation –...
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