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.
As festive coverage ramps up, Bolt Insight’s new report — The Merry Index: A Peek Behind the Christmas Curtain — lifts the lid on how UK consumers actually feel about Christmas in 2025, what stresses them out, what they wish...
You can wrap up some magic this Christmas by purchasing a gift from Concern Worldwide that supports families living in poverty. The international development charity, which strives for a world free from extreme poverty, offers a range of alternative gifts...
A decade since its introduction to the secondary school curriculum, only one in four young adults (18-21) are leaving school having received financial education. Young adults are confident in their financial knowledge but 79% have never created a budget, 76%...
Sunday Afternoons is a global leader in technical hats offering superior protection from the elements and have been redefining what headwear can do for 30 years. This Oregon based and family-owned company offers a year-round collection specializing in UPF 50+...
Celebrating 20 years of connecting people with sustainable farming For 20 years, Open Farm Sunday has introduced people of all ages to the amazing farmers who produce the great food we all love to eat. This landmark year celebrates the...
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...
Elf on the Shelf is officially back, and searches are already soaring as families gear up for the Christmas countdown! Play Mats Direct has uncovered that searches for the mischievous Elf have surged by 300% in the last month, and...
Inside Story: How the News Works by Jane Marlow and Terri Po scooped two awards, including Judge’s Overall winner, whilst Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Jason Lyon took home the Children’s Choice Award for Amazing Asia. The School Library Association’s Information Book...
As evidence grows on the crucial role of outdoor play in early childhood development, wellness coach, forest bathing expert and children’s author Nigel Grimes is helping children rediscover the joy of slow time outdoors without screens, pressure or perfection. Nigel’s...
(See what I did there, Google?) Owning a marketing business (see what I did there, Google?) is an honour for me, as we literally have our clients’ hopes and dreams at stake and we have to be extremely careful with...
Read the latest posts from the Family Grapevine
Search for events, news, businesses, activities & anything else on the Family Grapevine. You can even search by month – try it!