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FAMILY FESTIVAL SURVIVAL GUIDE
5th May 2025
The festival season usually kicks off from the end of May in the UK. Newcomers should expect mud, music, madness and mayhem, with lots of fun for all ages! Despite the queues and questionable weather, with a few clever tricks, the whole family can have an amazing time this summer. 5 FESTIVAL TIPS...
It’s Grow Time: Garden Adventures for All Ages
3rd May 2025
Sprout something special this spring! Primary Times takes a look at all things petals, pollinators and plants, just in time for National Children’s Gardening Week May brings warmer days, longer evenings, and the perfect chance to get out in the garden as a family during the half term break....
Pop on your PJs and get every child reading!
16th April 2025
BookTrust is inviting primary schools across the UK to celebrate Pyjamarama on 22nd May, a day dedicated to reading for pleasure. Thousands of children across the country – in primary schools, libraries, community groups and at home – will spend the day reading, enjoying, and sharing stories...
The ADHD Advantage
15th April 2025
Jessica Whalley’s powerful new book, The Autistic Mom, sheds light on her deeply personal journey as an autistic and ADHD mother raising a nonverbal autistic son. This candid book is a must-read for parents of neurodivergent children, adults navigating their own neurodivergence, and anyone interested...
Lets Get Growing! National Children’s Gardening Week
10th April 2025
Calling all young nature lovers! National Children’s Gardening Week is back from 24 May – 1 June 2025, proudly supported by National Garden Gift Card, and set to be bursting with fun, creativity, and outdoor adventure. Timed perfectly with the May half term, this nationwide celebration is...
Discover the Roots of Your Food This Open Farm Sunday!
9th April 2025
Open Farm Sunday returns for its 19th year on Sunday 8th June 2025, offering everyone a unique opportunity to explore the world of farming and the vital role it plays in our everyday lives. Managed nationally by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), this much-loved national initiative connects farmers...