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The McDonald’s Fun Football programme is back and offering 300,000 hours of football coaching in a fun and safe environment across the UK The programme also offers free pan-disability, visual impairment and deaf sessions to ensure the game is more...

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has reached 25 years of keeping beaches safer by delivering a world class lifeguard service to coastal communities and their visitors around the UK and Channel Islands. Since 2001, RNLI lifeguards have saved 2,165...

Even good changes at home can disturb everyday life. Moving, altered schedules, or significant financial decisions usually affect everyone living there. And the most important thing isn’t the change itself, it’s how you all talk about and understand it. Being...

Restaurant chains and Pubs where kids eat free/for £1: Where: ASDA Cafes What: Kids eat for £1 (kids hot meal deal or cold pick and mix selection) with no adult minimum spend. When: All day, every day, for the year....

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme plays a vital role in supporting children from lower-income families, helping to ease pressure on household budgets during school holidays, while providing access to enriching activities and a healthy meal each day. Government...

More than 100,000 tulips are waiting to wow you at RHS Garden Wisley in a beautiful springtime spectacle. Bursting into bloom from now (late March) and flowering through April, the brand-new displays transform one of RHS Wisley’s most iconic views,...

These SUPERLITE® Shoreline boots from GRUBS are the ultimate footwear for the unpredictable UK weather as they look as good as a casual boot, yet they are waterproof, warm, comfortable, and insulated. They are easy to slip on and off...

Amongst the extensive range is the Wooden Mud Kitchen at just £39.99 – coming in at a huge 64% saving when compared to branded alternatives1 Shoppers can hunt down these new playtime favourites from Thursday 26th March, available while stocks...

Available in all non-London sites, (bar Victoria) – book here. Feeling lucky? Order the Lucky Lasagne and get a scratchcard packed with delicious prizes for your next visit. Simply book your table today, download the Club Prezzo app, and your...

Subway®’s well-loved Kids Eat Free deal is back, running from 6th–13th April One free kids meal is available with the purchase of any Footlong Sub in participating restaurants nationwide Each kids pack contains a 4-inch mini-Sub, a snack and a...

A team of researchers at the University of Warwick and CAMH in Toronto want to hear from you! They want to understand what support looks like in the UK and Canada for autistic people. They also want to understand what...

As families look for the best outdoor toys to keep children active, social and imaginative, Creator’s new Video Walkie-Talkies are redefining what outdoor play can look like. Blending classic walkie-talkie adventure with modern video features, these innovative devices encourage kids...

UK-based family law is complex to navigate for those facing a divorce, custody disputes, or financial settlement issues. In all these scenarios, a family lawyer serves as a vital ally, providing guidance and support during some of life’s most challenging...

Finding the right gift for a girl can feel like a bit of a lucky dip, especially when children’s interests change so quickly. One year it’s dinosaurs, the next it’s anything that sparkles. To make things a little easier, here’s...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Open Farm Sunday, the annual initiative which invites families across Britain to visit local farms and learn more about the vital role farming plays in our lives. With hundreds of farms opening their...

With the Easter holidays just around the corner, families can enjoy the great outdoors with egg-cellent activities across all five RHS Gardens. Families can become Easter detectives with a cracking activity trail to discover ‘Who Framed the Easter Bunny’, immerse...

The UK is set for a spectacular summer of butterflies – and everyone is invited to take part! Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, is calling on the public to prepare for a bumper summer of butterflies. This year, alongside its...

Predictable hiding habits, highlighted by new research, are diminishing the joy of the hunt Cadbury has partnered with renowned magician Pete Firman, appointing him ‘Master of Hiding’ to tackle the issue Firman will share expert tips, utilising his unique skills...

With Mother’s Day approaching, thortful have conducted a study to find out the amazing sacrifices mums have made to be parents and the exact gestures that would help reveal the person behind the mother Although they love being a parent,...

Dear Family Grapevine Readers, You may remember that I was raising money for children in Ukraine via the charity World Vision. I wanted to tell you that from the sale of my books….. £1,500 has now been raised and sent...

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