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WIN TICKETS FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR TO SEE HORRIBLE HISTORIES – THE CONCERT AT THE ROYAL CONCERT HALL NOTTINGHAM
Your favourite actors from the Horrible Histories TV series will be appearing live on stage in Nottingham! Join them on 29th March to sing along with the sensational TV songs, including Stupid Deaths,...
WIN 4 TICKETS TO THE STORM WHALE AT MANSFIELD PALACE THEATRE ON 18TH FEBRUARY, 11AM
A whale of a tale comes to Mansfield! Meet Noi and a stranded whale in a magical seaside adventure. The Storm Whale brings Benji Davies’ beloved story to life with beautiful music, warmth and...
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SAVOY NOTTINGHAM
This February, an exciting new film from Sony Pictures Animation will be hitting the big screen. The story centres around Will, a dreamer who receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the professional...
WIN 4 TICKETS TO BRAINIAC LIVE AT THE ROYAL CONCERT HALL, NOTTINGHAM ON 7TH APRIL
Strap on your safety goggles. Brainiac Live returns for 2026! Due to popular demand and following its 2025 Olivier Award for Best Family Show, it's back with a vengeance and coming to Nottingham....
Win a copy of Succeeding as a Deputy Head
This essential guide supports Deputy Head Teachers and those aspiring to make the jump in their teaching career. Addressing the every day challenges and triumphs of whole school leadership in a relatable...
Win a £3k holiday and £3k for your school with Hays Travel and easyJet holidays
Win big with Hays Travel and easyJet holidays! One lucky family will receive £3,000 towards a holiday of their choice, plus £3,000 for their school. There's great availability for July...
Win a Matilda Book Nook
Step into Matilda’s magical world with Build Your Own’s delightful Book Nook. Press out the pre-cut cardboard pieces and slot them together to create your very own cosy reading corner. A...
Win a copy of The King of the Tree Elves of Ludlow
Set in the stunning landscape of Ludlow, this middle grade fantasy sequel is rooted in British folklore. The new King of the Elves has disappeared while searching for stolen gold and missing Leprechaun...
Win a copy of Tales from The Dell
Education meets imagination in new rhyming children’s book for young nature lovers Tales from The Dell is a wonderfully heart-warming and charming collection of children’s animal stories,...
Win a myFirst Camera 50
Perfect for little explorers, the myFirst Camera 50 makes photography fun and easy and is now available at Currys. The myFirst Camera 50 is designed to help children explore their creativity through...
Win a copy of I Love You Just the Same
A spellbinding gift book written and illustrated in full colour by Academy Award nominated star of stage and screen, Keira Knightley. When a young girl’s life is turned upside down by a...
Win a copy of Avalanche
Perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Artemis Fowl, this action-packed thriller is ideal for readers too young for Jack Reacher! Tom thought going to a luxury ski resort was the holiday he and his mum...
Win a Paddington™ Loves to Travel bundle
Award-winning British children’s brand unveils its latest licensed range celebrating the nation’s favourite bear! Blade & Rose, the multi-award-winning British children’s clothing...
Win a copy of The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Storm Prince
New for 2026, the third thrilling adventure story in the historical fantasy series! When best friends Thomasina and Anne hear the same mysterious voice calling to them in the dead of night, they know...
Win a copy of Down to Earth: The Story of Gravity
The Science Works series use cartoon style illustrations and lively narrative text to make key topics in science both accessible and engaging. Have you ever thought about what keeps your feet on the...
Win a copy of Terrible Traitors
Terrible Traitors is a horrible compendium of the worst traitors in history. Were they really all bad? You decide. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, tells the tales of fifty brutal betrayals...