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News - October 2025
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Kids, Canines and Championship Dreams
24th October 2025
Female led North East based TV production company wins CBBC documentary commission following Junior Team GB to a dog agility World Championship in Portugal. Rock Paper Productions follows Junior Team GB and their four-legged partners to a World Championship in the documentary Top Dog, for the popular...
Half term fun and autumn adventures for your wild ones
23rd October 2025
You’ve survived the summer holidays, but half term is fast approaching, and you need some inspiration for keeping the kids busy? Check out Butterfly Conservation's top wild-inspired activities for the whole family this October half term and beyond. 1. Carve out some time for fun With...
From hospital bed to hope: 11-year old Ivy from Cumbria launches 2025 Fill a Kit appeal for Cancer Support UK
14th October 2025
This Christmas, Cancer Support UK is proud to launch its 2025 Fill a Kit appeal, inviting the public to help send special Kid’s Cancer Kits to children undergoing cancer treatment. The campaign is fronted by the courageous story of Ivy, an 11-year-old girl from Cumbria, living with a brain tumour,...
Panto Adventures Await
8th October 2025
From boos to cheers: get ready for panto season with Primary Times… As the leaves turn and Halloween decorations appear, another much-loved family tradition is just around the corner: panto season! A staple of British theatre, pantomimes are usually based on fairy tales and classic stories...
The Power of Performing Arts
4th October 2025
Primary Times explores the impact of music, mindfulness, and performance in supporting children’s self-esteem and personal growth Introducing children to the performing arts can do more than spark creativity – it can nurture confidence, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. From singing...