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Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to re-embrace the big outdoors! Why not check out our downloadable walking challenge and get the whole family stepping out? And take a look at some great outdoor toy options that will definitely motivate the kids!

Of course, Mother’s Day is just around the corner and Easter not too far away. Find inspiration for a great gift for mum for under £20. We have researched the best egg options and have some tips on organising a successful Easter egg hunt, plus loads of Easter craft and cooking ideas too.

Don’t miss our giveaways either! This issue’s goodies include Smoby Nature Playhouses, tonnes of books and a device to help those who find reading difficult. Apply inside and also ensure you receive every issue of our digital magazine with lots more content and goodies on offer.

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What’s On

Top Easter eggs for 2023

Hosting an Easter egg hunt

Easter treats

Health

Giveaways

Outdoor toys

Downloadable walking challenge

Mother’s Day

Get in touch

Competition winners from our November/ December issue

Congratulations to all our winners. You can find a list HERE

Smoby Playhouse &

Free KS1 and KS2 SATs revision tools

With KS1 and KS2 SATs approaching, your kids can have fun AND learn with these free resources.

CHECKLIST

Maths English ✓ ✓

Karate Cats

English

Fun BBC Bitesize game which prepares for Year 2 English SATs.

Year 6 KS2 2022 English SATs papers

Practise English using past papers.

CHECKLIST

Maths English ✓ ✓

Year 6 KS2 topic checklist

Use this to identify skills and gaps that need more practice.

Year 2 KS1 SATs topic checklist

Use this to identify skills and gaps that need more practice.

Year 6 KS2 2022 Maths SATs papers

Review and practise maths using past papers (with answers).

Karate Cats maths And prepare for Year 2 maths SATs with Karate Cats too!

KS2 Crystal Explorers

Join the adventure and improve grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Guardians

Defenders of Mathematica

Fun BBC Bitesize game which develops KS2 SATs maths skills.

KS2 SATs Online

10-Minute Tests

10-Minute Tests (and answers) - ideal for practice on-the-go.

Discipline in primary schools

By Lucy Dimbylow

At some point during their primary school years, all children – even the very best behaved – are likely to find themselves in hot water after committing some sort of misdemeanour.

How these incidents are handled will vary from school to school and also within schools, depending on the severity of the behaviour.

And while many schools still use traditional punishments, such as keeping children in at breaktime or sending them to the Head Teacher, a growing number are adopting a method called restorative practice to improve the behaviour choices of their pupils.

What is restorative practice?

Restorative practice is a set of principles and practice that encourages children to take responsibility for their behaviour by thinking through the causes and consequences.

‘In a rules-led system, the tendency is for the teacher to tell the child what they’ve done wrong and how they’re going to pay for it – for instance, by sending them out of the classroom if they’re disrupting the lesson,’ says Chris Straker, a former Head Teacher and interim Chief Executive Officer of the Restorative Justice Council.

‘The problem with this system is that children don’t learn about the responsibility they had in that situation and how it affected other people, because an adult has intervened and told them what they’ve done wrong.’

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Empowering girls at Manchester High School

A top independent all girls’ school has arranged a no homework week and laid on a huge range of fun activities for students and staff, to emphasise mental health and wellbeing.

Following assessments and mock exams in January, Manchester High School for Girls in Fallowfield, Greater Manchester has been busy with an initiative known as ‘Balance Week’.

Wellbeing is at the heart of everything Manchester High School for Girls does and has been since the very beginning of the school. In 1874, in a pioneering move, MHSG girls were introduced to physical education as part of their lessons and taught about the importance of looking after themselves, as it was known this would improve their academic performance.

The school was also one of the first schools in the country to have a school doctor, tasked with improving the health and wellbeing of students.

Now, almost 150 years later, that legacy continues.

MHSG believes a happy child is far more likely to achieve their full potential – both academically and personally – and takes a holistic approach to educating its pupils,

to ensure they are nurtured as individuals.

The school demonstrates this on a regular basis with its ‘consistently jaw dropping results’ (Good Schools Guide). In 2022, 95.2% of grades achieved by students were A* to B at A-level.

Now, as Children’s Mental Health Week draws to a close, Balance Week has given MHSG had an opportunity to enjoy a bumper week of fantastic activities for students and staff.

The concept is the brainchild of Head Mistress, Mrs Helen F Jeys and was first introduced in 2016. It is based on MHSG’s core value of Wellbeing. She said: ‘We want girls to be happy, to have fun, to understand the importance of balance and this is what Balance Week is all about.’

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Saturday 13 May: 9.30am – 12pm

THE TIME-TRAVELLER’S

GUIDE

TO

CHESTER for girls in Year 4 & 5

REGISTER ONLINE: thequeensschool.co.uk/saturday-series

The Time-Traveller’s Guide to Chester is the third event

our Saturday Series transition programme – a series of fun and engaging Saturday sessions to make the move from primary to senior school a smooth process for everyone. Activities will involve History, Classics, Geography and Drama with a treasure hunt, history mystery artefact boxes, Deva Divas and Dr Q and the Cestrians.

Igniting her potential

SPACES LIMITED REGISTER NOW!

INFANT & JUNIOR SCHOOLS

BOLTON SCHOOL

Infant and Junior Schools’ Open Evening

Thursday 27 April, 4.30pm-6.30pm

You and your child are warmly invited to attend our Infant and Junior Schools’ Open Evening where you can enjoy guided tours, experience our wonderful learning environment and meet Head Teachers, teaching staff and pupils.

ey will tell you about the high academic standards and exciting extra-curricular and enrichment programme that will allow your child to flourish.

We look forward to welcoming you to this informal evening, where we can discuss your child’s educational journey.

ages 4-7 and 7-11

Contact: 01204 434754 pdadmissions@boltonschool.org www.boltonschool.org

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Engaging your child with history

Presented well, history can be enthralling for kids. If you want to encourage an interest, these books will really stimulate engagement.

The Story of World War One

Ages 6-8. Beautifully illustrated with facts explained in simple English.

Rupert’s Parchment: Story of Magna Carta

Ages 4-8. The exciting Magna Carta story seen through Rupert’s eyes.

The Lion and the Unicorn

Ages 5-7. Powerful story about a child’s WWII experience.

Coming to England

Ages 3-6. An inspiring true story celebrating the Windrush Generation.

The Spanish Armada

Ages 6-11. Explores the English navy’s defeat of the Spanish Fleet.

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Ages 5+. Accessible re-telling of the plot to blow up parliament.

Plague: A Cross on the Door

Ages 7-9. Exciting read bringing the plague and its impact to life.

Vlad and the Great Fire of London

Ages 3-9. How did the fire start and how did Londoners escape?

1066 The Norman Conquest

Ages 7-9. Exciting account of the military invasion of England.

Stockport Grammar choir hits the Cambridge high notes

Members of the Chamber Choir at Stockport Grammar School had an unforgettable experience as they performed a joint Choral Evensong Service with the choir of Jesus College in their historic chapel.

After arriving in Cambridge, the musicians met with former pupil Caitlin Cutts, who is currently a choral scholar at Jesus College. They enjoyed tours of Trinity, Christ’s, Jesus and King’s College.

The musicians also listened to Christ’s College’s Director of Music Dr David Rowland about pathways in higher education and opportunities in Music at Oxbridge colleges and other universities, such as choral and organ scholarships.

Read more about the trip HERE

STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL

An independent school for children ages 3-18 years Assistance with fees available at 11+ and 16+ (means tested), academic and music scholarships

Abbey Gate College is an independent school for pupils aged 4-18 years, located in the historic Saighton Grange and Aldford Village, nestled in 20 acres of beautiful grounds while offering modern facilities.

The College is a safe, friendly, unique, inspiring and memorable place to learn and grow, where the caring and committed teaching and support staff will do all that they can to help your child fulfil their potential.

The aim of the College is to lead and coach each child during these critical, formative years, so that they may achieve the best they can academically with a clear sense of self and how they can go on to make a positive difference to the world in the future.

Find out more HERE

Abbey Gate College is unique Activity

Stretching your child’s imagination

By Jemma Z Smith

Six reasons children switch off from learning

By Gail Hugman

Imagination helps children think creatively and consider possibilities that may not be rooted in current reality. Imagination can be a powerful tool for problem-solving and innovation. So how can we encourage its maximum use?

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Given eleven years of full-time schooling, it’s not surprising many children face difficulties that affect their learning and some switch off altogether. What are the reasons for this and how can children be helped to reengage?

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Top value family holiday destinations

Travelling abroad as a family is a wonderful experience but can be costly. Families asked Ashley Lutz at Travel Counsellors to recommend some destinations that offer excellent value for money.

Turkey

Warm, family-friendly and relatively cheap once you are there.

Portugal

A Eurozone destination where your cash can work harder.

Montenegro

Cheaper and quieter than neighbouring Croatia.

Mauritius

Something for all ages with prices almost half of the neighbouring Seychelles.

Jamaica

Named best value destination in the Caribbean (The Post Office).

South Africa

Wildlife, exploration and relaxation – and easy-ish on the wallet once there.

Albania

Kids’ attractions, sandy beaches and a family 3 course meal for £20!

Sri Lanka

Relatively affordable food, transport and accommodation.

Thailand

One of the cheapest long-haul destinations to fly to. Cheap once there.

Get away to brighter days this Spring with Away Resorts

Whether you desire coastal or country, our 23 stunning UK locations are jam-packed with fantastic facilities, from arcades to swimming pools, and surrounded by awesome local attractions for full on family fun.

Join Away Resorts at selected parks this Easter for themed activities, stage shows and live acts to keep you and the little ones grinning from ear to ear!

So, are you ready to get away to it all with the family (and pooch!) where new experiences await at every turn?

Book today HERE or call 03333 634189.

Get away to doing what you’d normally get a telling off for.

To the amazing colour festival. To embracing the technicolor chaos. To finishing the day exhausted, on a big comfy sofa in your Exclusive accommodation. Get away to it all, at one of our 21 UK locations.

Summer in the Alps

The Alps may be an obvious destination for the ski season, but how about a summer visit?

With reasonably priced flights from local regional airports to Geneva then a short drive to Morzine, there is a warm welcome waiting from Paul and Francesca Eyre at Chilly Powder.

With the main chalet - Au Coin du Feu - plus two chalets next door, you can organise your own meals, or join the party at ‘Au Coin du Feu’ for dinners that you usually only dream of. Family friendly early evening meals for the children and a daytime crèche for little ones not quite as active as you, with drinks in the bar for the grown ups – or in the Jacuzzi on the terrace – Paul and Francesca will make you wish that this was home!

For more about Chilly Powder chalets for summer and winter HERE and more about summer in Morzine HERE.

Enjoy a visit to RHS Bridgewater this Spring

Explore 154 acres of glorious gardens set in Salford’s historic landscape at RHS Bridgewater.

Step inside the Paradise Garden and admire the awe-inspiring blend of Mediterranean and Asiatic planting. Marvel at the Weston Walled Garden, one of the largest Victorian walled gardens in the UK.

Discover abundant crops growing in the Kitchen Garden, relax and indulge your senses in the Community Wellbeing Garden or follow the winding paths of the Chinese Streamside Garden. And for the youngsters, exploring the Woodland Play area is a must, set within cool and shady Middle Wood.

Find out more HERE

The giant Easter egg hunt

Sat 1 – Sun 16 Apr

Hop on down, discover giant eggs hidden around the garden and win a chocolate prize. Your visit supports our work as a charity.

Five activities for £3 each!

Sometimes, it can be hard to keep you and your little ones active, so why not grab a Take 5 pass? For just £15, juniors can choose 5 activities for as little as £3 each when you pay upfront.

Juniors can enjoy swim sessions such as wet ‘n’ wild and casual swimming, off-peak racquets and gym workouts for over 12s and fitness classes for over 14s.

The most flexible way to visit Brio Leisure is to pay as you go. Whether you’re looking to check out the gym, take a dip in the pool or join one of over 450 weekly fitness classes, then PAYG puts you in control with no long-term commitment. Winner!

Adults can also enjoy 5 activities across 5 weeks for just £25! This includes swimming, spa (where available), fitness classes, off-peak racquets and the gym.

More information HERE, or visit your local centre today.

What’s on

All listings are correct at the time of publication. Please check with the venue before you visit in case anything has changed.

Weekends in March –Arley Hall

Totally Roarsome! A family-friendly trail around a world of dinosaurs, wild animals, pirates and unicorns (& much more). Complete our quiz as you explore our 1.5km track.

10 March - Lowry Theatre, Salford

Super Power Panto

Giant tactile comic book set, featuring a host of fun packed characters who need your help to save the day!

17 & 18 March - Lowry, Salford

Funnybones

Heart warming new show for ages 4-7.

18 & 19 March - Z Arts

Hulme

Hulla Balloony Moon Time

A marvellous moonlit show full of riotous rhyme, zany puppets and spiffy special cake.

24-26 March - Lowry, Sallford

Hey Duggee! The Live Theatre Show

Join Duggee and the squirrels in this new vibrant interactive production bursting with music and puppets.

25 March –Wythenshawe Forum

American Wrestling Live family supershow. Free meet and greet at the show.

25 & 26 MarchNorthwich Memorial Court Rapunzel

Join your Easter Panto favourites Wally, Dame Dolly and Fairy Tale as they embark on a quest to break an enchantment that keeps Rapunzel locked away in her tower. But the wicked sorceress Gothel has other plans for Rapunzel and her ever-lengthening hair! Will Rapunzel escape? Starring BGT runnerup Jamie and Chuck & Northwich Panto Legend Ryan Greaves!

25 & 26 March, 1-16, 22 & 23 April – Heaton Park Easter Funfair

The Easter Funfair returns with a fabulous selection of family rides and attractions to suit all the family. 12-5pm.

31 March-16 April – Garrick Theatre, Altrincham

The Jungle Book

An Easter half term Jungle adventure for all the family.

1 April – Buxton Opera House

Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow Live 20th Anniversary Tour

This is Dick & Dom like you’ve never seen them before - with familiar favourites including TwoWord Tango, The Grunty Song, Fairly Hairy Fizzogs, What a Sweaty Flap and of course BOGIES!

1 April – Valley Farm CIC, Ashton-under-Lyne Easter Scavenger Hunt and Egg Trail

Hunt for nature objects that reflect the story of Holy Week and see if you can find all the hidden chocolate mini eggs. 10am-12noon.

1-10 April - Tatton Park Tiger Who Came To Tea Easter Mansion Trail Adventures

This fun trail includes dressing up, hands on play and taking your seat next to the tiger.

1-10 April – Reddish Vale Farm

Easter Extravaganza with Alice in Wonderland

Easter activities and fun including guest appearances, photo opps and a Mad Hatters Tea Party. 10am-4pm.

What’s on

All listings are correct at the time of publication. Please check with the venue before you visit in case anything has changed.

1-16 April

Easter Junior Splash Pass at your Local Brio Centre

Your little ones can enjoy 2 weeks of unlimited swimming* for just £10! On sale in-centre only from 20 March, juniors can use the pass between Sat 1– Sun 16 April in any of Brio’s 6 pools across Cheshire West and Chester,. *T&cs apply.

1-16 April - Dunham

Massey

Easter Adventures

This spring, Dunham Massey’s Easter adventures celebrate historical connections with pets and animals, while encouraging families and friends to get out and get active!

1-17 April - RHS

Bridgewater

Giant Easter Egg Hunt

This Easter go on a larger-than-life egg hunt at RHS Garden Bridgewater. Find all the giant eggs hidden around the garden to win a chocolate prize and enjoy craft activities and family outdoor theatre fun. Normal garden admission applies. 01423 565 418.

2 April - Lowry, Salford Dick & Dom in Da Bungalow Tour

Enjoy Dick & Dom like you’ve never seen them before.

3 April - Ellesmere Port Civic Hall

Rapunzel

Join your Easter Panto favourites Wally, Dame Dolly and Fairy Tale as they embark on a quest to break an enchantment that keeps Rapunzel locked away in her tower.

3-9 April - Cockfields

Farm Ashton-under-lyne Easter EGGstravaganza! Enjoy a cracking day out this Easter down on the Farm, lots of chocolatey fun along with lots of animals to enjoy on your visit.

5 April - East Lancs Railway, Bury Malice in Wonderland

Join Wonderland’s wacky inhabitants at Bury Transport Museum as they try to uncover who committed the crime. You’ll need to hunt amongst the exhibits and artefacts of the museum to find characters and clues and complete crazy quests to discover the truth.

7 April - East Lancs Railway, Bury

The Dino Adventure

Now’s your chance. Join our intrepid explorers on an adventure of Jurassic proportions as we give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with our baby dinosaurs. Ages 5–12

7 & 8 April - Z Arts

Hulme

The Adventures of Little Red Hen

An energetic adaptation of this much-loved story, featuring a combination of brilliant puppetry, live music and comedy.

7-10 April - Stockport Plaza

Easter Pantomime

Join us for the PURRFECT Easter family pantomime treat - Puss in Boots, the swashbuckling and fur-midable hero that we all love, takes to the stage for what will pawsitively be a highlight of your Easter.

8 April – Arley Hall

Alice in Wonderland

Join the White Rabbits on an eggs-traordinary adventure together to find the missing eggs.

What’s on

All listings are correct at the time of publication. Please check with the venue before you visit in case anything has changed.

8-9 April – Storyhouse Theatre, Chester Tales from Acorn Wood Stories

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved book is brought to life on stage in an enchanting lift-theflap experience.

9 April – Capesthorne Hall

Peter & Friends Easter Experience Experience immersive storytelling, panto, singing, dancing and fun games led by your favourite characters!

14-16 April – Manchester Central

Baby Show Live

New and expectant parents can shop for everything with amazing bargains and discounts from many of the 250 baby brands exhibiting.

15 April – Victoria Baths, Manchester SpringFest

Celebrating art and music from across Greater Manchester and beyond.

15-16 April – Sugden Sports Centre, Manchester Manchester Amine and Gaming Con

For info on who is there, what to do and booking see the website.

16 April – Brindley Theatre, Runcorn Dinosaur Adventure Live Journey to a world of living, breathing, lifelike dinosaurs. Feel the excitement of meeting real life-like dinosaurs and hearing the roar of a T-Rex.

Choose 5 activities for £3 each when you pay upfront*

Top Easter eggs for 2023

Choose your Easter eggs from the couch this year with our wonderful selection of treats.

Space Eggsplorer

Chocolate Egg

Decorated, hollow milk chocolate space shuttle with milk chocolate balls.

Egg On My Face

Chocolate Slab

Cheery milk chocolate slab with two white chocolate half-eggs.

Chocolate Dorset

Dinosaurs

Handmade shapes with milk, dark & white chocolate.

Percy Pig™

Easter Egg Hunt Bucket

Hollow milk chocolate eggs and a small bag of mini Percy™ Piglets.

The Raspberry White Chocolate Egg

Belgian white chocolate, raspberry pieces and marshmallow chunks.

Easter Eggtastic Easter bundle

A chocolate egg for every occasion in this eggtastic Easter bundle.

Giant Dinosaur Egg

Gargantuan 700g egg, 11+ inches tall, made of smooth, rich Belgian chocolate.

Extra

Thick White Chocolate Easter Egg

A generous egg, piled with fun chocolate treats.

Capsule of Milk

Chocolate Robots

Fabulous tin capsule filled with ten mini milk chocolate robots.

Hosting an Easter egg hunt

Choosing the location

Your garden is great or a local park if your group is large. Allow for weather. Have an indoor Plan B or take wet weather gear. Avoid an area so large that it’s impossible to find the eggs! For younger kids, keep it simple. Scatter eggs about in obvious locations.

Incorporating nature

An outdoor hunt is an ideal way to incorporate outdoor learning. Use vegetation in your own garden or park as hiding spots. Instead of solving clues, complete a spring spotting sheet or scavenger trail along the way.

Collect items along the way instead to make a nature craft to win the prize.

How to decorate eggs for Easter

Hiding the eggs

Before you start, count the eggs. You’ll thank yourself later!

Make it fair with different colour eggs for different kids. Try treasure hunt style with clues and rewards along the way. Finish with a grand prize. Find age-appropriate hiding spots - too easy and it’s over in a flash; too hard, kids get upset.

Selecting prizes

Go healthy with less sugary offerings.

Personalise your own decorated eggs (name, date, place) to create keepsakes. Customise treats for your child - favourite pens, books, gift voucher.

Try tokens to collect and redeem for prizes or even cash.

Readymade Easter egg hunt downloadable

A short 3-minute video which demonstrates how to easily decorate eggs for your hunt.

Try this readymade indoor hunt with clues and hiding spots suitable for most houses.

Easter treats to make with the kids

From Neha Gandesha @squashedpickle

Froyo Easter egg lollies

Easter hot chocolate

These frozen yoghurt treats are considered the best Easter cooking activity in our family. With a few simple ingredients, such as Greek yoghurt and food colouring, you can create a delicious Easter snack which the kids will run to the freezer to devour!

RECIPE VIDEO

Cinnamon Swirl bunnies

Kids can top these with their favourite chocolate eggs, sprinkles or even cookies and enjoy in a hot cup of milk. They make great Easter gifts when wrapped up too. Remember, marshmallows should only be given to kids over 5-years-old as they are a choking hazard.

RECIPE VIDEO

Milky Bar Oreo chicks

These bunnies are so fun for Easter and very easy to make, thanks to the ready-to-bake cinnamon swirl rolls made by Jus-Rol. The fun is in shaping the rolls so they turn into bunny ears! Kids can decorate the finished product with sprinkles and candy eyes and they make a really cute little Easter snack.

RECIPE VIDEO

These are another really fun Easter-themed treat to make with the kids and they use favourite chocolatey treats including Oreos, Milky Bar and yellow and orange Smarties. Other than that, all you really need are some lolly sticks and some candy eyes to really bring the chicks to life!

RECIPE

Easter crafts for the kids to enjoy

Get the kids crafting during the school holidays with this great selection of arty Easter and spring-themed ideas.

Burlap bunny bunting

Bunny scrunchies

Spring tin can animals

Easter biscuits

DIY Easter egg pinata

Easter bonnet

Easy button Easter egg

Mini Easter baskets

Easter egg weaving

Healthy after-school snack ideas

We asked our friends at Kitchen Titbits for healthy ideas to satisfy our kids’ after-school hunger and to avoid spending a fortune on packaged snacks.

Energy-balls

Banana and blueberry muffins

(vegan)

Banana ice cream

Butternut squash and feta scones

Oat pancakes

Yoghurt and fruit bark

Fruit smoothie

Courgette spinach cheese muffins

Snack mix

Helping children who find reading difficult

Word Window is a specially designed hand-held tool that helps children break down words to make them easier to read. It was invented by a mum with an extensive background in education who created it to help children that found reading difficult.

Words are built on letters, sounds and other words and Word Window gives children, parents and teachers the ability to highlight sections of the word so that fluency and comprehension can build over time.

Word Window is successful at helping children to bridge the gap between learning phonics and building these skills into reading as it engages the kinesthetic sense when reading, a sense which is often neglected.

Check out the website HERE or find on Facebook.

Special offer for Families readers using discount code FM10 at checkout.

Let’s play outdoors!

Get your little ones active and outdoors now spring is on its way. Here are some favourites from child psychologist and play expert Dr. Amanda Gummer, founder of The Good Toy Guide.

Xootz Bubble-GoScooter

An easy-to-master 3-wheeled scooter which blows bubbles as you ride! RRP: £49.99

Geosafari®

JR.Kidnoculars®

Extreme™

Magnify nature! 3x nofocus binoculars & builtin mic. RRP £26.50

Naylor Activity

Tunnels

Lightweight, bright play tunnels for indoor or outdoor adventures!

RRP: £33

Diditrike

Quirky, lightweight and easy-to-manoeuvre early year’s ride-on.

RRP: £44.99

Kids First Weather Science Kit

Investigate different types of weather with this interactive lab kit.

RRP: £16.95

Smoby AquaPlay

LockBox

Kids can explore waterway adventures with this canal-inspired playset. RRP: 39.99

Zoomarang

The original backyard boomerang! Circles out 30 feet with ease.

RRP: £4.99

Smoby KS Slide

Encourage active play with a slide that doubles as a water-slide!

RRP:£69.99

Waterwall

Hands on problemsolving fun with this interactive water flow.

RRP: £99.99

Family Walking Challenges

Family life is busy and it can be difficult to stay active whilst still finding time for everything else – particularly spending quality time together. By making time to walk as a family, you can meet your exercise goals together. Try one of these three family walking challenges from PlanBee.

You are challenged to walk 30,000 steps 5 hours Or set your own challenge

DOWNLOAD FOR YOUR KIDS HERE!

Mother’s Day gifts for under £20

Attention dads! This is one for sharing with the kids before 19 March!

Gourmet chocolate pizza

For the mum who loves pizza and chocolate! £11.75

Personalised wooden memory box

Kick start mum’s collection with a few of your own items. £19.99

Photo cushion

Capture family memories on this multi-photo upload cushion. £19.99

Olive & Pip’s Drawing Make Up Bag

Create something special with those drawings on the fridge. £20.99

SHO reusable drink bottles

For mums who are both eco and style conscious. From £12.49

Mother’s Day Sketchy Muma biscuits

Gift box of ten biscuits. Hand drawn illustrations of heart-warming messages. £20

Reusable coffee cup

Designed to last 10 years. 100% recyclable. £14.95

Rarebirds Lucky Dip Book Club

Choose a genre; they will choose a book for mum. £8.99

Gift wrapped botanical posy

Mini posy made up of seasonal flowers, foliage and herbs. £15.95