It’s Sign Language Week from 13th – 19th March, so we have decided to share some of the best reasonably priced and free sign language courses available. Why learn sign language? In the UK around 25,000 people communicate through sign language today. Learning sign language enables you to converse with family, friends and people at […]
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Children’s Mental Heath Week
For Children’s Mental Health Week, we thought it would be helpful to collate a list of support services in Cambridgeshire. When you are looking for mental health support for your child, the volume of information on the internet can be overwhelming. You are also probably aware that waiting lists for CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental […]
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Did you know Richard Branson started his first business – a student magazine – when he was sixteen? Branson says the lessons he learnt from running the magazine sparked the beginning of his business empire. Would your child like to start their own business? Here we discuss business ideas for children and how to nurture […]
Read full articleChildren’s books for Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
It is Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January, which is a day to honour and remember the 6 million Jewish people who were murdered by the Nazis in the Second World War. Here we review some of the most powerful children’s books about the Holocaust. Through these books children can learn about the dangers of […]
Read full articleSTEM for girls: how to inspire your daughter
According to UCAS, just 35% of those currently studying STEM subjects are women. Yet people who choose STEM careers are in high demand, receive excellent salaries and have the satisfaction of knowing they are making a real difference to the world. Here we talk about STEM for girls and how you can motivate your daughter […]
Read full articleTree Dressing Day: 10 eco friendly decorations to make
The first weekend of December is Tree Dressing Day, so we are sharing some ideas for eco friendly decorations the whole family can make. Christmas can feel like a tidal wave of plastic and making your own decorations is one way around the problem. Crafting at Christmas is also great for mental health because it’s […]
Read full articleBest books for reluctant readers
If your child has not yet discovered the joys of reading for fun, we are here to help you inspire them with our pick of the best books for reluctant readers. Why is reading for enjoyment important? Reading for pleasure has so many benefits. It is a way to relax, it feeds imagination, it builds […]
Read full articleUniversity is not for me – what can I do?
If you are thinking “university is not for me” the good news is that you have plenty of options. Today, the decision to go to university needs careful consideration with the average student leaving with debts of £45,000. Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, of Dragon’s Den fame, left university after just one lecture after realising it was […]
Read full articleCambridgeshire firework displays 2022 – hidden gems
Are you looking for a local firework display that isn’t in a large town? Here’s a list of some fantastic but less well-known displays in and around our area. We want to make this guide to Cambridgeshire Firework Displays 2022 as useful as possible, so please let us know if we’ve missed a local display […]
Read full articleWorld Food Day: how to cut your bills
World Food Day 2022 focuses on building a world in which everybody has the nutritious food they need. With the cost-of-living crisis most of us need to find ways to reduce our energy bills and save money on food. Eating food that doesn’t require cooking once or twice a week is one way to do […]
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