Children from Ashfield Primary School in Otley have become the first in Yorkshire to speak live with British ESA Astronaut Tim Peake on the International Space Station. Ten lucky children between the ages of three and 11 were selected to…
Digital detox fun for National Unplugging Day This year’s National Unplugging Day is held on Sunday 26th June 2016 and The Fine Bedding Company is encouraging UK parents to disconnect and spend the day unplugged and away from technology from…
Over half of parents in the North West see a noticeable improvement in their children’s happiness after they walk to school, new research has found. National charity Living Streets conducted research with parents of primary school children in the North…
When Sara Jackson’s eldest was entering his terrible 2’s, his baby brother had just been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Desperate for stories to help the family during this difficult time, she found nothing suitable or uplifting in the…
“The ultimate in self-defence” - the martial art of karate - is available to people of all ages in Pendle and your first lesson with Pendle Karate Academy is free + free Karate suit for new members (ask for details).…
Serves 4 Ingredients 250g shortcrust pastryHalloween 325g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot, drained 3 eggs 75g soft brown sugar 2tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp ground allspice (optional) ½ tsp ground ginger (optional) 250ml double cream Method Preheat the oven…
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tsp oil 1 small onion, diced 2 sticks of celery, diced 1 clove garlic, finely diced ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp cinnamon 800g pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and chopped small 800ml vegetable stock 4 Traditional…
You may think that it is impossible to get any alone time with your amour on a holiday when you've had to bring the kids along, but it most definitely is not. I know it might be hard to believe,…
Parents willing to risk fines to save £679 on the cost of their family holiday More than half (53%) of UK parents would be prepared for their child to miss a week of school in order to take a cheaper…
Keeping brothers and sisters together when they are adopted is something that Calderdale Council is keen to ensure. Not only does it give siblings an extra feeling of support, stability and comfort to ease the transition into their new family;…