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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As temperatures rise, many parents face the issue of trying to negotiate a thirsty child who is demanding a sugary fizzy drink while desperately trying to hand them a glass of water… Balancing what makes kids happy with what you...
Good news for anyone dreading the back-to-school shopping list: from this September, schools will no longer be able to insist you buy a trolley-load of branded uniform. Under a new rule change, schools will be legally required to limit branded...
Practical Guidance for Everyday Life Written and narrated by Eric Cuthbert, founder of My New Future CIC Prefer listening? Click below to hear Eric read this article. Your browser does not support the audio player. Over the past few years,...
The first part-time job is an important milestone in growing up, as a teenager learns to manage time, communicate with adults, and value the money earned. However, British child employment laws are strict, and figuring out what is legal and...
Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds are being urged to confirm their child’s plans before 31 August – or risk Child Benefit payments stopping automatically. It takes just a few minutes to reconfirm Child Benefit on the HMRC app or GOV.UK....
Summer should feel like freedom. Long days, time together, a break from the routine. But for millions of families in the UK, the school holidays bring a different kind of pressure – and if you’re feeling it right now, you’re...
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...
Hair loss is one of those things everyone can see, but nobody mentions. The receding hairline at the school gates, the thinning patch that catches the bathroom light. For most dads, it’s happening gradually, visibly, and completely in silence. There’s...
Most people look forward to retirement. After more than 45 years working in sales, marketing and business development, I thought I would finally slow down and enjoy a quieter life. But like many retired people, I found myself wondering… “How...
“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...
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