Family & Kids

Middlebrough Father And Daughter Raise Thousands Of Pounds For Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice
A father-daughter duo raise a whopping £23,000 for the UK’s only baby-specific hospice. Father-daughter duo and avid Funko Pop Figure collectors, Danny (40) and Jasmine Pallent (14), from Middlesbrough, have raised a whopping £23,000 for Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice, with the help of Birmingham based Funko Pop Figures supplier, Pop...
Almost £6,000 raised in ‘Walk for Wag Anywhere’ Fundraiser
People from across the region pulled on their walking boots and set off on a walk with their four-legged friends, raising nearly £6,000 for a North East friendship dog charity. Wag and Company, which works to combat loneliness for older dog lovers, has been hit hard by pandemic restrictions that...
Mind how you go with Elf on the Shelf
Santa’s little helper is a seasonal favourite, but parents should think twice about the messages he’s sending to young children. Former primary school teacher, Emma Shingleton of education resource experts PlanBee is here to help. Who doesn’t love Elf on the Shelf? The mischievous little fellow who encourages good behavior...
The Newcastle-based shopping and dining destination, Eldon Square, has partnered with a local charity, Tiny Lives Trust, to raise vital funds as part of the ‘One Great Day’ event that will be hosted in the centre on Saturday the 3rd of September. The national event, ‘One Great Day’, is an...
Cyclist Performers of the Chinese State Circus Coming to Newcastle
The internationally-acclaimed Chinese State Circus is coming back to Newcastle, returning to its roots in an innovatively spectacular new production - "DYNASTY". The incomparable Chinese State Circus will be playing at Town Moor, Newcastle from Tuesday 22nd to Wednesday 30th August in its fully heated big top venue. Company Manager Romy...
After the announcement that many theatres across the country are cancelling their Christmas pantomimes, the Tyne Theatre and Opera House have come to the rescue. The Tyne Theatre and Opera House have announced that although they will be postponing their 2020 Pantomime; Sleeping Beauty, the theatre will be bringing...
Toon's Festive Verse: Lumo's Christmas Poetry Contest for Newcastle's Creative Kids
Kids in Newcastle and Gateshead are getting a nudge to unleash their creativity this holiday season through a poetry contest sparked by the spirit of the Toon. Launched by Newcastle-based rail operator Lumo, the winning festive poem will be read out to passengers travelling on its services on Friday 22nd...
How to help your youngsters kickstart their friendship
Learning how to be a good friend is a vital part of growing up, but the pandemic has kept many youngsters away from their peers so their social skills may have taken a knock. Here, former primary school teacher Laura Steele of education resource experts PlanBee reveals the four...
Trick or Treat: Newcastle's Favourite Halloween Treats
We all have our favourite sweet treat to indulge on, and with Halloween just around the corner, there's no better time to stock up on your top pick. A new map by Parkdean Resorts has revealed the most in-demand sweets from around the UK this spooky season, and Ferrero Rocher...

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