NSPCC – Be the Full Stop
The NSPCC “Be the Full Stop” campaign encourages people to help the NSPCC. There are a number of “clicks” that
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WatkissOnline – Stewart's Blog
Various ramblings from an IT professional
Children
Toys for Toddlers – Colour Doodle, Great for car journeys
Keeping young children entertained on long car journeys is a challenge. I should know, driving my toddler daughter for a
Read MoreV.Smile Baby – TV Games Console for Young Children
The first Toy Review: V.smile Baby – Computer Console for Babies and Young Children from vtech, was mainly a technical
Read MoreAmbulance, FA Cup, Italian Job, The Blitz and a Time Machine
The refurbishment has gone ahead and the museum is now a huge improvement on what it was before. I’m not sure if it is completely finished, I think there were plans to move or refurbish the cafe, but other than that most of the exhibits seam to be in their final destinations. I must say that I am very impressed by the new exhibits that have been completed since I was last there. This includes a road layout with an Ambulance donated by Warwickshire St John Ambulance, a mini showing how the tunnel scenes for the original Italian Job (the one starring Michael Cane) were actually filmed in Coventry, and an example of a production line.
Read MoreToys for Children and Babies – Teletubby Bath Island
With Christmas coming up here this is the first of a few toy reviews for babies and young children. There
Read MoreDay out with a toddler – Gullivers children’s theme park – Milton Keynes
We visited the Gulliver’s Theme Park in Milton Keynes with our 2 year old daughter. We had visited before with
Read More20 mph speed limit – protecting children outside schools?
Warwickshire is currently trialling five 20 mph zones near schools in villages around the county. See Warwickshire County Council 20mph
Read MoreThe World of Beatrix Potter – Tourist attraction for young visitors to the Lake District
Whilst holidaying at the Lake District (Haven Lakeside caravan park), we visited The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction at Bowness-on-Windermere.
Read MoreDay out with a toddler – The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is located in the Lake District going between Haverthwaite and the Lakeside station at the
Read MoreUnusual “seaside” resort – Grange-Over-Sands, now a curiosity
We visited Grange-Over-Sands whilst on holiday in the Lake district, staying at the nearby Haven Lakeside caravan site. We would
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