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15 simple things to do with the grandchildren in the summer holidays

If you’re on ‘grandchild duty’ this summer, take heart! Here is a list of activities that are fun for all and will keep the youngsters fully occupied: 1. Junk modelling – raid your recycling boxes for ...

Mark 2505 views 0 likes Aug 16, 2018

Share the gift of reading

Most of us take it for granted that we can read; it comes naturally and we don’t think much about it. But can you imagine how your life might unfold if reading was a struggle? Reading unlocks a world ...

Mark 2068 views 1 likes Feb 27, 2018

Do you know how to keep your grandchildren safe on the internet?

Tuesday 6th February is Safer Internet Day, an annual awareness day run by Childnet to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. So where do older people f ...

Mark 2279 views 1 likes Feb 6, 2018

Twinkle, twinkle, nursery rhyme, do you know you’re out of time?

A survey has revealed that the UK is falling out of love with nursery rhymes, with parents claiming that nursery rhymes are simply too old-fashioned to interest their children. Only 36% of parents sur ...

Mark 2077 views 1 likes Jan 24, 2018