A new survey commissioned by ProVen Probiotics has highlighted the effect of children’s coughs and colds on school attendance and has shown that GP’s still commonly prescribe antibiotics to children with colds. The recent 2015 nationwide survey of 1,000 parents of primary school age children has revealed that two thirds of children take days off school every year, due to the common cold, and that more than 50% of those who went to the doctor with cough and cold symptoms…

IKEA IDEAS Festival is set to break down the barriers to play It’s time to ditch the routines, put down the responsibilities and stop being serious for a weekend. Head down to IKEA Cardiff on 7-8 November for the IDEAS Festival and learn how to make play a part of your everyday. The IDEAS Festival will be packed to the brim with fun activities and games that will help you rediscover your inner child. Not only this but there will…

Great British Bake Off star, Iain Watters announced as Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Charity Ambassador for this year’s BIG Bake   Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Charity is delighted to announce Iain Watters as the latest celebrity calling on the nation to ‘raise some dough’ for this year’s BIG Bake, to improve the lives of sick children in hospitals and hospices across the UK. Former Great British Bake Off star Iain, joins ‘Queen of Cakes’ Fiona Cairns in  encouraging the nation to…

World of Words (WOW) is a non-profit, social enterprise with a constitution and fundraising necessities. WOW empowers children via literacy and language. WOW responds to partnership schools that refer children in order to build confidence and self-esteem. WOW works with pupils for any number of reasons e.g. the children may be: Reluctant readers; underachievers; dyslexic; In need of verbal interaction with male company; needing focussed attention in smaller classes; infants moving up to junior level; pupils who can upgrade skills…

Children can now interact with the new Star Wars Toyshirt. A Shirt that is also a Toy. This unique concept was created by Fashion UK and allows children to pull a tab to reveal additional designs on the Shirt.  It’s ideal for kids.       Give the little one’s wardrobe a playful twist with this super cool Star Wars themed Toyshirt. Boasting short sleeves and a cartoon image of Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi caught in a battle and when the tab is pulled it reveals the clash of their lightsabers, they will…

A young rugby fanatic from Beddau near Llantrisant was able to watch his favourite team, Cardiff Blues, perform in the annual Judgement Day event despite breaking his leg during a training session at his local rugby club recently. Nine year old Osian, who plays for the under 10s team at Beddau Rugby Club, sustained a spiral fracture of his tibia during tackle practice which left him in a full leg cast for nine weeks. Despite being provided with crutches by…

  – The National Trust’s #lovethecoast campaign is inspiring Cardiff to embrace the great British coast with a full sensory coastal experience –   PRICE: FREE WHEN: Friday 21st August, 10am – 4pm WHERE: Queen Street & Churchill Way   The coast is coming to Cardiff thanks to a 4D experience by the National Trust. A giant shell will be washing up at Queen Street & Churchill Way, allowing members of the public the opportunity to see, smell, hear and…

Housed within the Old Library building, Cardiff Story Museum has been telling the story of the city since 2011. On the first Friday of every month the museum opens its doors late for a chance to explore the galleries after hours. We’re offering more than just an open door event, we’re building on our mission to be the voice of Cardiff by inviting people to curate the night.   We’re offering a platform for local talent and welcoming suggestions for…

Wales’ largest sight loss charity is making a plea for volunteers for their involvement in HUB Festival in August. HUB Festival takes place over August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August. The charity is looking for volunteers to give two hours of their time to help raise money to support people with sight loss in Wales, and in exchange they will receive a free weekend wristband! Carol McKinlay, RNIB Cymru’s Fundraising Manager, said: “This is an…

  London is one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations. It has something for everyone from history to culture, art to architecture. The capital’s visitors can enjoy an abundance of galleries, museums and popular tourist attractions such as the London Eye and Buckingham Palace, interspersed between beautiful parks and open spaces. Gibsons, the family run traditional puzzle and games company since 1919, has created a 1000 piece London Landmarks Puzzle, featuring a collection of the city’s most visited sites…