3 Bees May 2019

THE FREE NEW MAGAZINE FOR PARENTS AND PARENTS TO BE

3Bees Issue 1 May 2019

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Raising a Respectful Child

Thrills and Spills of Theme Parks

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It’s Never too Early to Start Reading

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o here we are, with the very first edition of The 3Bees magazine and I am very excited to be bringing you a new monthly publication for all the parents and parents to be out there!

The first job is to introduce myself; I am a working mum of two and life often feels like I am juggling far too many balls and I often have internal conflict about how our life is. It’s busy but I love it that way and for me, working makes me a better parent, however that’s not to say I don’t look at friends who have chosen to stay at home with rose tinted glasses too! I have the support of an amazing hands on husband, who you will hear from time to time in our Dad’s View, without him I think my sanity would have been lost a very long time ago.

My children are fast approaching 4 and 2 and are a handful but in the best possible way. I am hoping through personal experience and drawing on the expertise of specialists we can all navigate the crazy journey of parenthood together.

Each month you will be able to pick up a fresh copy of The 3Bees for regional news, inspiration and advice. We are always keen to hear your ideas too, so if there is a topic you feel we should cover then please get in touch via editor@the3bees.co.uk, you can also keep up to date with what is happening on our facebook page @the3Beesmagazine or instagarm @3beesmag, you will hopefully find lots of regular posts and info to help you through the month.

In this issue we have got a motoring review of the Volvo V60, advice on fertility and ideas for the next birthday party. We explore the thrills and spills of theme parks, we have lots of fashion inspiration if you plan on hitting the beach this summer and we meet real life reader Sam who’s inspiring story shows how alternative therapies can help alongside modern medicine.

Make sure you check out our competitions on page 48, as they say ‘you’ve got to be in it to win it’. There’s ticket giveaways, days out entries and food for your family dog to be won!

If you run a business targeted at parents please feel free to email sales@the3bees. co.uk for help and guidance on advertising to parents in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Rutland through 3Bees. We have some amazing packages and prices start from less than £45 per month!

All that’s left for me to say is enjoy the issue. We would welcome any feedback and ideas on future issues, please either call 01775 640254 or email editor@the3bees.co.uk

Hayley xx

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skincare

24. Raising a Respectful Child How to encourage positive behaviour 28. Real Life Readers

How CBD oil helped our reader on the road to recovery .

30. Food & Drink

Weaning your baby 6. News Monthly updates from the world of parenting

20. Days Out Thrills and spills of a theme park visit

8. Pushchair Expert Have toddler, will travel!

22. Fertility The Village Midwives talk about conceiving

11. Party Inspiration Birthday party ideas 12. Pets in the Family The responsibility of pet ownership 14. Treasured Memories Family keepsakes and photo ideas 16. Education Kumon tutoring 19. Money Matters Growing a saver 4

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Home & Garden

32. Dealing with Morning Sickness . Options you can try to find some relief.

34. Benefits of Reading . Encourage your budding literate to enjoy reading

ts 8 36. Family Fashion Beach Time

Baby! .

41. Skincare . How to look after your newborn’s delicate skin

43. Tech Corner

We look at how to keeps children occupied on longer car journeys .

44. Home & Property . How to create a family garden with limited space

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Raising a Respectful Child 46. Motoring

Review of the Volvo V60 48. Competitions . Four great competitions for you to enter and win! .

50. Kids Corner . If you need five minutes keep the kids entertained with our children’s page

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Have toddler, will travel

All the birthday party inspiration you need without the Headache

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News NSPCC launches Look, Say, Sing, Play resources for professionals working with children Parents interact with their babies all the time without always realising how those interactions to build your baby’s brain every day shape the way their baby’s brain develops.

Improving interaction and encouraging parents to be more sensitive bathti to their baby’s b u me peekbble aboo cues will help Sign up for brain-building tips, straight to your inbox. parents identify Search ‘NSPCC brain-building’ and respond to their needs. It will also improve attunement and sensitivity of parents from an early stage, setting up positive behaviours as their child grows.

To encourage interaction between parents and their babies, NSPCC are providing tips for parents to look, say, sing and play with their babies.

These new brain-building resources are based on the work of Vroom, a US public health initiative that uses the science of early learning to help parents improve backand-forth interactions with their children.

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Tips and other brain-building resources provided by the early-learning experts at Vroom, an initiative of the Bezos Family Foundation.

Improving interaction between parents and babies Serve and return interactions – when a parent responds positively to their child by speaking, gesturing or touching – help shape brain architecture by building and strengthening the neural connections that babies need to develop communication and social skills.

For more information and guidance visit www.nspcc.org.uk

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Bile acid blood test could indicate risk of stillbirth Research, part funded by Tommy’s, has found a better way to measure the risk of stillbirth for women with a common liver disorder through a simple blood test.

The discovery will help doctors identify the small number of women at most risk who require intervention to prevent stillbirth.

This will allow the majority of women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) who are at a low risk to carry on their pregnancy normally.

The researchers estimate that implementing this test could prevent hundreds of women having unnecessary early deliveries.

Jane Brewin, Chief Executive of Tommy’s said: Stillbirth devastates parents’ lives and Tommy’s believes that too many babies still die at full term. This study means that we can detect more otherwise healthy babies who are at risk of sudden death because of their mother’s liver condition.

This study has the potential to save lives if practice is revised immediately and implemented nationally. Importantly it will prevent babies from being induced early, which carries a risk

of lifelong negative consequences for them, and prevent the distress and concern caused to parents who wrongly believe that their baby is at risk.

ICP is a liver disorder affecting approximately 5,300 pregnancies annually in the UK – more than 14 every day. The condition causes build-up of bile acids in the blood, and symptoms include itching. It was previously thought that small increases in bile acid concentration are associated with higher risks of stillbirth. Pregnant women showing symptoms of ICP, therefore, are often offered early induction of labour at around 37 weeks in order to prevent stillbirth.

To understand the link between ICP, bile acid levels and stillbirth, the authors analysed more than 170,000 pregnancies from 40 international studies. The work was funded by ICP Support, Tommy’s, Genesis Research Trust, Wellcome Trust and the NIHR. The results, published in The Lancet, show that the likelihood of stillbirth as a result of ICP is related to the concentration of bile acids in a pregnant woman’s blood. This can be determined by a simple blood test.

Paloma Faith’s pushchair designs for Cosatto revealed!

Top 10 Names

According to bounty.com here are the top 10 names for boys and girls for 2018.... there’s always the regulars that seem to appear every year but some names really push up the ranks quickly one year to the next.

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Celebrity designs for pushchair brands are nothing new, but Cosatto’s collaboration with Paloma Faith immediately sounded like a match made in multicoloured heaven. Both are bold, quirky, vibrant and unashamedly ‘Marmite’ - love ‘em or hate ‘em, they certainly make a statement about individuality and being happy to be different.

Easter adventures at Blickling Estate with a chocolate egg!

Join in the fun every day until Monday 22 April at Blickling Estate for family fun. Take a closer look at the butterflies and moths found at Blickling Estate as they celebrate spring awakening, and enjoy a delicious Cadbury’s chocolate treat when you take part in the Easter nature adventure around the colourful garden.

Special adult garden tickets are just £11.50, with children and National Trust members free. The trail price of £2.50 applies to all who take up the challenge.

1. OLIVIA 2. AMELIA 3. ISLA (Up 1) 4. EMILY (Down 1) 5. AVA 6. LILY (Up 1) 7. MIA (Up 5) 8. SOPHIA (Down 2) 9. ISABELLA (Up 6) 10. GRACE -

Boys 1. OLIVER 2. HARRY 3. JACK 4. GEORGE (Up 1) 5. NOAH (Up 2) 6. CHARLIE (Down 2) 7. JACOB (Down 1) 8. ALFIE 9. FREDDIE (Up 1) 10. OSCAR (Down 1)

For more information visit nationaltrust.org.uk/blicklingeaster2019

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Have toddler Long sightseeing wanders, sizzling heat and evenings out and about can make a stroller a necessity on holiday, even for children who hardly ever use a pushchair at home. Luckily, there are plenty to choose from that are lightweight to carry and fold up small for the plane too. Here are some of our favourites...

BABYZEN YOYO+ FROM £389

The first pushchair to be accepted as cabin baggage (yes, it fits in the overhead locker!), the YOYO+ is designed for the next generation of jet-setters. It’s even available in Air France livery for an extra touch of globetrotting chic. A matching Newborn Pack gives a cosy cocooned space for the tiniest travellers to lie flat.

Cosatto Woosh, £199.95 Mountain Buggy Nano Duo £399

You won’t lose a Cosatto on holiday! The trademark bold, bright patterns certainly make these strollers stand out, so they’re perfect if you’ll be leaving them in the buggy parks at a theme park. The Woosh even comes with a bell to help part the crowds! What’s more this tinyfolding, lightweight pushchair is tested to carry up to 25kg - 10kg more than most.

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Need a stroller for two that isn’t an unwieldy beast to carry with you?

At 9kg and folding almost flat, the Nano Duo is completely manageable and comes with a shoulder strap attached - so it can come with you to the beach and beyond, and your hands are still free for ice cream!

r, will travel Joie Pact, £150

Ickle Bubba Globe, from £199 Another one that folds up small and neatly with a strap so you can sling it over your shoulder. It’s stylish too, with an on-trend rose gold or gleaming chrome frame and grown-up fabric colours like khaki, grey and denim blue. For an extra £20 you also get a matching quilted seat liner and footmuff for exploring on colder days and every parent’s must-have accessory, a cup holder!

Great value for money, the Pact reclines to lie completely flat, making it suitable from newborn. It folds fast with one hand into a small, easy-totransport package and comes with a raincover (just in case) and a custom carry bag to make travelling even simpler.

ROMA CAPSULE 2 £149

Let’s face it, airports and excited or tired young children aren’t always a great mix!

The Capsule 2 should make it as painless as possible, with a full recline for a comfortable nap, a deep basket for all those close-at-hand essentials, and the ability to fold down ridiculously small and light at the gate with a press of the button on the handle. It comes with raincover, insect net and travel bag included too.

All these travel strollers - and more - are available to buy from Pushchair Expert!

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Rutland Farm Park

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utland Farm Park is a small 18-acre working farm in the market town

of Oakham, the county town of Rutland, England’s smallest county. We concentrate on the

the making, and we have been

conservation of rare breeds and

so excited to share our farm and

we do our best, when we can,

our animals with our visitors to

to take in animals that need a

date.

new home when people are no

One major improvement is

longer able to look after them, or

which we are extremely proud

when their old homes have had

of is the reopening of our

to close

Woodland area. We have lots

We are open all year round for you and your family to explore our tracks and fields in

more plans for the future too‌. watch this space!

You can keep up to date

the fresh air with plenty to do for

with what is going on around

all the family.

the farm on Facebook, Twitter,

In September 2018,

Instagram and on our website.

we reached our one year

The Tea Room has its own

anniversary (yay!) of the farms

accounts on Facebook and

reopening! It has been a long

Instagram that you can like and

road to this point, 16 years in

follow

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Birthday Party All the Inspiration you need without the Headache

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elly and ice cream, crisps

halls are also a great venue for a disco,

and numbers. People often need last

and jam sandwiches, paper

entertainer, or for a passing princess or

minute directions!

hats and best party dresses.

superhero to drop in on.

A homemade sponge cake

Widen the radius and there are soft

2 – Have a couple of extra supplies of everything handy just in case a surprise

glowing with candles and a grinning

plays, swimming pools, sports centres,

additional guest arrives who forgot to

birthday boy or girl sat at the head of the

cinemas and Scalextric tracks a short

reply to their invitation, or if someone

table, surrounded by their friends. Surely

drive away. Pony parties, companies that

brings their sibling along.

everyone of an, ahem, certain age can

will bring animals and insects to you,

vividly remember a glorious birthday

themed parties in restaurants, children

Nominate jobs to people before the

party like this? Feel free to recreate a retro

can even celebrate at a zoo! How about

party to make sure they know what

birthday for your little one. A handmade

tenpin bowling, charging around a

they’re doing. For example, ask Dad to

at home party, welcoming one-year-olds

specialist centre with laser guns or asking

take photos, Grandma to help wrap the

into your house is a wonderful treat. But

your child’s acting or dance coach to

cake and put it in party bags, and older

if you’re concerned about having cakes

put on a party? And for that extra special

brothers and sisters can help with party

crumbled into your carpet and squash

touch, a custom-made cake!

games.

spilt on your sofa, or if you have older

Organised the celebration of their

3 – Don’t try to do everything yourself.

4 – Don’t forget the candles, matches

and more mobile children, we have some

dreams? Anna Scott, who owns a pottery

and a knife to cut the cake. Your guests’

suggestions for you.

painting centre, where she has hosted

parents will also appreciate a cuppa!

If your birthday boy or girl can dream it, you can achieve it – especially with the help of an internet search engine.

So let’s mention the budget briefly. Sure,

hundreds of parties, shared her top five tips with us to make it a day to remember: 1 – Make sure you have your phone with you and each of the parents’ names

5 – And finally … relax and enjoy the party! It doesn’t matter if a few things don’t go to plan. The children won’t even notice as they will be having the best time.

you can pay anything, but whether the cost is high or low, with so much on offer, the party will be top in your child’s eyes.

Hiring a village hall for a couple of hours is a sweet way to support your local community and can cost as little as £20.

That’s handy to know if your little one is in Reception class at school, where there seems to be an unwritten rule that all their classmates get an invitation. Just remember to bring vast amounts of Party Rings and something to play music on, and you’re away! Kids love to run around a hall and play the traditional party games we all used to love. Although musical chairs isn’t for the faint-hearted. Village

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Pets In The Family The loyal, loving Labrador. A faithful canine companion who dozes beside your baby’s cot and walks enthusiastically alongside the pram? Or a moulting, mischief-making, messy, extra mouth to feed? It’s ok. We can’t all be dog people. Come to think of it, we can’t all be pet people for many different reasons; financial, not enough space, allergies, not at home all day, going away on holiday. But if you are planning on welcoming a furry friend into your family, we do all have the same checklist in common, with our kids’ safety at the top. So, with that in mind, children and animals should always be supervised by a trusted adult. It’s also worth remembering all creatures, whether great or small, will rely on you to give them a happy, loving life. As a family, be really honest with yourselves. Is a pet genuinely for you? Because these special souls are a massive commitment. And never ever feel bad

back by the pet. Sometimes children don’t express themselves

about ignoring the pleas of ‘Daddy! I want a pony!’ because in

to adults, but they can to an animal.’ Trudy said that, like people,

most cases, it ain’t gonna happen…

every pet is different. She told us: ‘Not every pet is ideal for every

If it’s all systems go pet-wise, there are many knowledgeable

The affection that a child gives an animal will be given back by the pet. Sometimes children don’t express themselves to adults, but they can to an animal.”

person.’ Let’s start with the smallest furries – hamsters, gerbils, mice and rats. ‘These are something that a small child could independently look after, but watch out, because they can be a bit nippy!’ Trudy added. ‘The next stage on would be rabbits and guinea pigs, and young children can give them the love and attention they need.’ How about existing pets? Helping feed cats and dogs already in the home and giving them their water are lovely jobs for little ones to get involved in. And a family walk with

people out there, including in your local pet supply store, who

a waggly four-legged friend is a great way to get everyone out the

are more than willing to give you advice. The 3Bees had a chat

house. It’s not just dogs that need their exercise!

with Trudy Garratt who works at one of these great stores. Trudy explained: ‘The affection that a child gives an animal will be given

But what about if the kids are still pestering you for a pet, even though you’ve made a careful decision that it is just not possible? You can always sponsor an animal. Literally any animal!

Bluecross.org.uk have cats, rats, hamsters, horses and degus (related to guinea pigs and chinchillas, since you ask) available! A quick internet search shows how many opportunities there are to really make a difference to an animal’s life. Sponsoring one lets them into your family’s heart even though they are not in your home.

Try trips to near-by farm parks if your kids fancy getting close to chickens, cows and other field and barn dwelling friends that most of us can’t keep at home. They are super days out for young and old! Children can help with feeding and egg collecting, learn about livestock, and have a top time enjoying all the other activities these pet paradises have to offer. Plus, if you’ve ever told your kids their room resembles a pigsty, it’s always fun to see the real thing…

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Treasured Memories

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emember the

schoolie, the day they became

you would like, it is pretty much

their siblings’. Scan picture

days of delicately

a big brother/sister.

guaranteed to be available on

frames engraved especially,

the internet. Your little one’s

building blocks/cushions/

a selection of these into

handwriting on a bracelet?

bears decorated with your

them off and waiting weeks

something to hold, rather

Why not? Their doodles/

newborn’s birth time, weight

for their return, only to find

than scroll through, there are

fingerprint/face on a necklace?

and date; you can spend many

Uncle Eric’s head cut out the

literally thousands of tempting

For sure! You can even buy a

happy hours lost in online

picture? What’s that pink blur?

trinkets. From bump, birth

personalised memory box to

boutiques. Although all you

Oh right, it’s the photographer’s

and beyond, there is a frankly

keep all these mementos in!

need is a twenty-minute search

finger across the lens. There

mind-blowing selection. Not

are many negatives (geddit?)

only of imaginative ways to

not have a browse around

pretty much anything can be

to the tech age, but digital

make your photos extra special

some of the independent

personalised (mostly quickly

photography is a massive

(transferred onto a tote bag,

treasure trove shops in our

and cheaply) with your baby’s

positive. We can capture our

copied onto a canvass or made

local high streets? These are

vitals.

little family pretty much at

into a mug, for example), but

bound to stock something to

every minute of every day if

also of dear little keepsakes.

catch your eye.

we wish - sleeping, smiling,

Cuddly animals made out

Baby books used to be the

shuffling – using smart

of your favourite sleepsuit

main way to record your tot’s

phones. That said, do you dare

your baby is now too big for,

milestones. Although let’s

check the storage on your

kits to take their little hand

be honest here – if you have

shopping basket full of bits and

mobile? It’s a safe bet most of

and footprints, personalised

more than one child, there will

bobs that take your eye, but do

it is taken up by pictures. Your

storage bottles for first locks

be many more entries in your

remember someone (I think we

little one as a baby, toddler,

of hair. If there is something

firstborn’s book than any of

know who) will end up dusting

putting films into cameras? Sending

If you would like to make

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to tell you that these days

And when your little unit is complete, you can buy beautiful bespoke family trees to hang in your home.

There’s sure to be a

Ailsa is a Mum of two boys who, each month, takes us through the waters of parenting and dealing with what life throws her way!

Body Image and Mental Kindness

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aving been “overweight” most of my adult life, I perhaps haven’t struggled with my post-natal body as much as others. Sure it’s different, things are saggy and fat is in different places but overall my

them for the considerable

whatever scenes you would

relatively negative body image remains as intact as it did at the

future, which may be a reason

like, be that formal, your family

age of 18. Perhaps that is sadder, who knows? I love cheese,

to reconsider some of your

piled on top of each other, or

wine, bread, cured meats, pasta and chocolate and my body

planned purchases.

your newborn dressed up as

shows it! I imagine if you were happy with your body pre children,

a bumble bee. And because

it might be harder to come to terms with your post-natal body

professional photography

they are used to working with

but if the majority of mums are in the same position, surely it

session to capture your angels

babies and children, they will

should be normalised to have stretch marks, cellulite and a

from their best angle? Have

capture everyone’s best sides!

slightly different looking stomach? It did an amazing job, surely it

a think about what sort of

I always wondered if mine

should be celebrated? Instead the media seems to celebrate the

pictures you would like to have

would end up in the back of a

“bounce back” body of the celebrity mum in record time.

taken, and find a photographer

cupboard…but no, I still run the

who can turn your thoughts

duster over them every week

disgusting how “famous” people take on the most ridiculous

into portraits. There are many

taking pride of place. I forget

endorsements to make money and sell a fantasy that if I, Ailsa

skilled photographers out

how small my babies were

Adams, 30, from Spalding, drink the magic potion coffee before

there who will be able to snap

and love the reminder.

bed, I too can grow a Kardashian back side and eradicate

Maybe you fancy a

I do feel worse for being on social media though. It really is

cellulite with perky boobs and a creepily small waist for my frame. I don’t know about you but I for one would be a lot more interested if celebrities were honest with us, showed us the pre airbrushed shots, told us who their chefs are and how many hours they spent with their PT that week and especially if they told us who their surgeons are and why they had surgery in the first place? There are some celebrities that do call out the rubbish and call out other celebrities, Jameela Jamil you are a hero but it is all such a crazy world that is unachievable for most of us mere mortals, so we need new role models. Role models for their brains rather than their arse perhaps?

I have started a new fitness regime to feel better in myself and have signed up to James Smith PT’s 3 month jobby. If you haven’t watched any of his videos, I urge you to have a google as he makes sense of so many of our hang ups and short comings, even delving into the stages of the menstrual cycle. It has to be something you want for yourself though. Aim for strength, health and general wellbeing over buttocks you can rest a pint on and a stomach you can use as a wash board. Maybe it will happen if you work for it enough, maybe it won’t! Be your own inspiration week by week as you aim to be the best version of yourself, not the thinnest or tightest but the happiest in your own skin. Your body is always listening and it is about time we appreciated them for the hard work they do for us. I hate my legs but they work, I

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can walk, I hate my arms but they work, they can lift my children.

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The Kumon Institute of Education was founded in 1958 in Japan, by Toru Kumon, both a parent and gifted maths teacher. He created what is now the Kumon Maths Programme for his son Takeshi, to help him improve his ability in maths. Our programmes now develop English skills, as well as maths, and are constantly evolving, learning from students and Instructors, to make them as effective as possible. Kumon still stands firm to Toru Kumon’s founding principle; to help as many children as possible excel academically and realise their potential.

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MoneyMatters Teaching Children To Save ‘Money doesn’t grow on trees.’ We know this because, number one, as adults we have to go out and work hard to earn it.

Number two, our parents (who, as you probably remember, were ‘not banks, you know’) told us this again and again. But temptation is everywhere these days. It’s no different for kids wanting the latest craze toy as it is for adults wanting the latest tech. Or, erm, sparkly bracelets that look the same, but are all different – honest…

S

o, how to get kids of all ages saving (rather than

money is a great place to start. Youngsters aged zero to six tend

rustling around in your purse) so they can buy that

to get so many toys, that if a £10 note or two does fall out of

special something? One of the best things you can

their card, there is nothing they want to spend it on immediately

do is lead by example. If you are doing your online

anyway. With kids the top end of this age range, you can take

banking at home, invite the kids to sit with you and tell them a bit

them into the bank where their savings account is held (or will be

about it. Show them your online savings account and explain why

set up), and they can hand their haul over the counter themselves.

you put some of your money into that rather than into your wallet.

While it will be down to you to put your baby’s bigger birthday

It’s the same idea when you are out and about as well. Looking at

money into the bank, a little one will have fun slotting coins into

a nice coat and saying to your children, ‘I can’t afford it now, but

their money box.

it’s really nice so I’ll save for it,’ is a real-life example for them to

Like adults, some kids will naturally be savers, and some will be

think about. They are little sponges, remember. And even though

spenders, but if you set a good example and encourage an open

their demands will start up again in the next shop you go into,

dialogue about money, you won’t go far wrong.

because they ‘really, really would love this toy and will play with it all the time, mummy,’ the saving seed will have been sown.

The joy of teaching children to keep hold of their money is that it’s practical and fun, especially with older kids. Martin Lewis, founder and chair of MoneySavingExpert.com describes pocket money as ‘a beginners’ guide to saving.’ According to the site, it teaches children about regular income, and encourages kids to think about what they truly want to spend their money on. It is well worth having a look at this sort of website in your mission to get your mini me good with money. MoneySavingExpert.com suggests giving kids half their pocket money to spend, and half to save. Win-win! In fact, websites helping our kids find a home for their money manage to make saving look more appealing than spending!

For younger savers, you could bring in a ten percent rule. By saving ten pence of a pound, or one pound of a £10 note (which are no hardship for them to put away, really), kids will soon start to see their money box fill up.

If your older child helps with chores to earn their pocket money, they get a sense of satisfaction too, and may be more inclined to save because they know their pay didn’t come easy.

How about younger children? Putting away a bit of birthday

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Thrills and Spill Soft, warm sand, glowing almost white against the glistening, precious gem-blue ocean. Flaming red and orange streaks across the sky, sizzling as the sun sets over the sea. Not anymore! Brace yourself for bright blue bricks, pink pigs, yellow bugs, all your family’s favourites and more! There’s a kaleidoscope of colours, sights and sounds colliding in theme parks across the country as well as close to home. Come with us into their magical world…

Let’s start off with the lovely host of attractions near-by, designed specifically for younger children. Sundown Adventure

play areas and family rides.

The great thing about these closer to home theme parks is

(near Retford) is aimed at the under tens, and includes lots

they are perfect for a day trip. And because they are so child

of little play scenes for tots to enjoy at their leisure and many

focused, if it turns out your tot isn’t so keen on rides, there is

interactive buttons for them to press. Similarly, Gulliver’s Land

plenty they can do instead.

(Milton Keynes) prides itself on focusing on children aged two

Fancy venturing further afield? How about world-famous

to thirteen. Still going strong is firm family favourite Wicksteed

Legoland (Windsor)? It’s fun for young children (even babies will

Park (Kettering), home to one of the largest free playgrounds in

be mesmerised by the submarine journey Atlantis) and older ones

Europe. If your tribe includes tots to young teens, this is the place

alike (the new Ninjago ride is highly recommended for them, as

for you. Wheelgate Park (Mansfield) and Twin Lakes (Melton

is Laser Raiders), with rainbows of colourful bricks as far as the

Mowbray) cater for a similar age range. Both boast acres of

eye can see. Little ones into their telly? Ok, which characters?

family fun inside and out, wet and dry. Along the same lines, but

The great pig herself? Head to Peppa Pig World in Paultons Park

with a few adrenalin attractions in the mix is Pleasurewood Hills

(Southampton), ideal for her fans up to around Reception age.

(Lowestoft). Teens and adults can get their fear fix on the Wipeout

It’s also home to Lost Kingdom dinosaur land (bet George is

rollercoaster, and toddlers through to tweens can enjoy dedicated

thrilled) with rides to keep older siblings smiling. All aboard to

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X Legoland

ls of Theme Parks Thomas Land, in Drayton Manor Theme Park (Tamworth). It’s a

example, so if you need a rest from the rides (or queues) you’re

dream for the steam engine’s little fans, and the theme park itself

covered. Ah, the dreaded queues. Definitely take a sturdy rucksack

has loads for older sibling thrill seekers – including a three-drop

and stuff it with snacks, water and activities to keep your kids

water ride for those who don’t mind getting drenched! SpongeBob

occupied while they’re waiting. If one of your party simply

SquarePants and pals like to be beside the seaside - at Blackpool

CANNOT queue (my husband) and you don’t mind paying for

Pleasure Beach to be precise. It’s home to Nickelodeon Land

them, fast track passes may be available. Some of these amazing

and also to Wallace and Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic, which will all

parks have wet play areas, like Drench Towers in Legoland or

suit kids of school age and beyond. Have you got a Gruffalo fan?

Robin Hood’s Water Park and Splash Land (Wheelgate Park), so

Chessington World of Adventures (Surrey) has a river ride based

you’ll need your cossies and towels if you’re pencilling in a visit to

on the well-loved character, and a newly opened Room on the

these. And always, ALWAYS, check the height restrictions on rides

Broom ride too, which are just the job for pre-schoolers. Hop to it

before you get anyone’s hopes up. With that in mind, make sure

in Flamingo Land Resort (Yorkshire) and burrow into the all-new

the park is actually open on the days you plan to visit, and check

Peter Rabbit Adventure attraction. Cbeebies always on? Babies to

if any rides are closed due to weather or maintenance, again, to

young schoolies will be in paradise in Cbeebies Land, inside Alton

avoid disappointment.

Towers (Staffordshire), which is legendary for its adrenalin rides.

Above all, enjoy. Have fun. Let the chaos and colours bombard

Teenagers can tear around the park ticking off heavy weights like

you. Embrace them – and your children. Because look at their

The Smiler and Nemesis. If your family is too young to try these,

little faces. So full of wonder and excitement. See their smiles. I

there are areas of the park which cater for around four to twelve-

know they squabble. I know they don’t sleep. I know they refuse

year-olds, including Cloud Cuckoo Land and Katanga Canyon.

to eat anything but sausages. But days like these are what having

Some theme parks have zoos, gardens or Sea Life Centres for

X Legoland

a young family is all about.

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Fertility W

by The Village Midwives hen you are finding it a

cycle length, so counting backwards 11-

too much, or not enough weight can be

challenge to conceive, it

17 days from your expected period date

enough to stop ovulation, and if you’re

can be heart breaking to

is very useful. Other signs of ovulation

not ovulating, you’re not going to get

watch others conceive

are in increase in body temp, a change in

pregnant.

quickly or even without wanting to be

consistency of vaginal discharge or an

Funding for fertility investigations and

pregnant. Conception can only occur

increased sex drive. Health can greatly

subsequent treatment and/or IVF depends

following ovulation, which is around 14

affect fertility and getting your weight into

greatly on the policy of your NHS Trust.

days before the first day of your period.

a normal range (either up or down) can

Most GPs won’t refer you for any testing

If your cycles are irregular and you can’t

have a huge impact on your hormones

until you have been having unprotected

predict when your next one is due, this

and ultimately your levels of fertility.

sex each month around ovulation for at

can make identifying ovulation more

Exercise and making sure all your key

least 12 months without success.

difficult. Sperm lives for around 72 hours

nutrients are met in a varied, balanced

depending on its health, so there is a

diet is also important. This is also true

limited window around your ovulation

for men. The reason that diet, exercise

date when the sperm can fertilise an egg.

and weight play such an important part

If you are trying to conceive and have a

in fertility is all to do with hormones.

28 day cycle, unprotected sex daily on

Hormones are what drives your monthly

days 11 – 17 is your best window for

cycle and they work the best when your

successful conception. Ovulation occurs

body is functioning well. Extra demands

14 days before you period regardless of

on your hormones because of carrying

Conception can only occur following ovulation, which is around 14 days before the first day of your period. If your cycles are irregular and you can’t predict when your next one is due, this can make identifying ovulation more difficult.

Tracking your periods, ovulation, temperature and when you are having sex is a great way to visualise what’s going on and can help you better understand your body. There are many apps that will do this for you, but a pen and paper work just as well. Getting to know your body by listening to what it’s telling you is never a wasted experience! Your temperature rises slightly when you are ovulating – plotting your temp first thing in a morning will help you put all the other pieces together. Your vaginal discharge also becomes much thicker and stringier which you will be able to feel and see. Observing and plotting takes time though, so don’t expect to have it cracked the first month.

Planning for pregnancy is an amazing journey, enjoy the process and you will be on the road to motherhood before you know it!

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Raising a Respectful Child Y ou know those celebrity

interviews with questions like,

‘who are your ideal dinner party guests?’ and, ‘what is the most

important piece of advice you would give

your kids?’? What would your answer be?

Jon Bon Jovi, Harry Kane … no, wait! Your answer to the advice question! Mine would be, ‘always treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.’ And if Harry Kane wants to come around for tea, well, that’s quite alright too…

We know children of all age are like sponges. They soak up everything going

“Smile, be patient and polite, show your kids you are listening to what they have to tell you. Nod your head, ask them questions, be interested. They will mirror your behaviour and extend the same courtesies to others.”

on around them; sights, sounds, smells.

They are listening and learning, thinking and remembering. The cogs in your child’s brain are constantly churning with information.

My six-year-old once looked up from her colouring-in and declared: ‘Absolute Radio – where real music matters!’ She had absorbed their jingle from hearing the station playing in the car. She has also recently quoted a washing powder advert to me, as I debated how best to wash my nineyear-old’s ridiculously muddy football kit…

It goes to show, that, put simply, monkey see, monkey do. You can probably guess where I’m going with this. You and I. Parents.

WE are our children’s biggest role model/ influencer. The key to raising a respectful

tell you. Nod your head, ask them questions,

child is not only to teach them manners,

be interested. They will mirror your

kindness and compassion. WE must use

behaviour and extend the same courtesies

these tools too. WE must be supportive,

to others.

polite and show empathy towards others,

child’s mouth? Me too! And it’s amusing.

the person you would like your kids to be.

Unless they are the same words you

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Ever heard your words come out of your

our children and ourselves. Essentially, be

accidentally screamed when you burned yourself on the oven. But it does illustrate

how youngsters miss nothing. It’s natural

of advice helpful. One person I have turned

it right, are things they need to see and will

to be a bit upset when your four-year-old

to again and again is Dr Laura Markham

remember - and copy.

demands you hurry up and put her tea on

who has a website named Ahaparenting.

the table. But hang on. Didn’t you tell her

com. Her calm, kind, caring hints have seen

of twists and turns, and not one of us

to hurry up and put her coat on when you

me through screaming fits, bringing home

is perfect. But if your kids see you treat

were running late this morning?

a second child, and sibling rivalry.

everyone with respect, they will do the

Life, especially with children, is full

same. Maybe not today, maybe not

Parenting styles differ in every family,

We all slip up sometimes, but that’s ok.

and we are all doing the best we can. With

Showing our kids we have made a mistake,

tomorrow. But eventually they will. Because

this in mind, we will all find different pieces

saying a heartfelt ‘sorry’ and trying to put

they have learned from the best.

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How Persistence Put Me On The Ro

hen you meet Sam you

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depressed. Most of my ‘friends’ abandoned

hardest yet. My pain was for my children

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she is bright and funny

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For Weaning Weaning my little one once (and only once, for reasons which will become clear!) involved me expressing breastmilk direct from the source into a bowl of baby rice. That manoeuvre went as well as could be expected. My son wasn’t keen either and reached over to his dad’s nearby wallet, which he proceeded to gnaw on. So, I set my own cereal on the table and turned around to make a cup of tea. I then sat back down to find my son shovelling fistfuls of flakes covered in semi-skimmed milk gleefully into his mouth. From then on, whatever I ate, he ate.

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in the fresh air and eating. We never needed to go far either

best. You know what sort of diet you would like

– the front lawn was their preferred picnic location. Despite

them to follow. We all want our kids to be healthy,

the looks from passers-by and dogs on their walkies.

and how we achieve that differs in us all. Equally, doing our

Sandwiches cut into small rectangles they could easily

best to eliminate choking hazards by cutting danger foods

hold went down well, especially when filled with fish paste.

into halves or slices, allergy awareness and always keeping

Dried apple rings gave them something sweet to graze on,

an eye on our kids when they eat, are big safety issues we

and they also loved gumming small rice cakes into mush.

all bear in mind. Go with your gut (pardon the pun) when it

My daughter loved carrot sticks, and, now aged six, can still

comes to feeding your young family. And read on for a bit

regularly be seen wandering around the house chewing

of a giggle as I take you on a weaning picnic with mine.

on a carrot. They both enjoyed fruit and cereal bars made

So, this is food that my little weanlings enjoyed.

especially for kids, plain biscuits (sometimes, again,

Following on from the cereal-stealing incident, hoop-

developed for children, but mostly snaffled from our biscuit

shaped cereals became a favourite. Quick to prepare

tin), plain pasta we cooked and cooled ourselves, and

too – pour from box into plastic container, seal lid and go.

yoghurts (rarely kids’ varieties, more often my husband’s).

Speed was always of the essence. There was no time to

I would say don’t forget to pack spoons, but little ones will use their fingers whatever utensils you bring. With that in mind, bring plenty of wet wipes on your picnic and consider a change of clothes (for all concerned!) as well.

We all know water is the best drink, although getting your kids to agree is easier said than done. I stood firm on that one. But I’ve had to sit through many soul-destroying screams for squash.

Lastly, whatever items you pack for your adventure, be prepared to find them stuck to your picnic blanket for the foreseeable future. It’s not only the memories of family fun that never leave us…

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Dealing with

Morning Sickness Morning sickness is the nauseous feeling commonly experienced during the first trimester. It usually starts in the morning and wears off as you become active throughout your day. While not all morning sickness remedies may work for you, there are several options you can try to find some relief.

In the Morning: Allow yourself plenty of time to get out of bed. If you usually get up at 6:00 a.m., set your alarm for 5:00 a.m.

It is a good idea to keep a stash of crackers or dry cereal by your bed so you can put something in your stomach as soon as you wake up. Get out of bed slowly as you start your day.

During the Day:

Eat small meals throughout the day to avoid getting too full or too hungry. Progesterone slows the speed of food passing through your digestive tract. To further prevent your stomach from getting too full or too empty, drink fluids a 1/2 hour before or after meals, but not with meals. Also make sure to drink fluids throughout the day to avoid dehydration.

Get plenty of rest when you can. This is especially important if you have to get up early in the morning. However, DON’T take a nap right after a meal because this can increase nausea.

Avoid foods or smells that make your nausea worse, and avoid being in warm places, which can increase your nausea.

In the Evening:

For dinner avoid spicy, greasy foods. Prepare foods that are bland and do not have a strong odor. You may have to avoid cooking for the first trimester.

Most importantly, go to bed early! You need your rest to have the energy to get up early and do it all over again. If you happen to wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, try to eat something small from your bedside stash.

Suggested Meals • Cold foods (sandwiches, raw vegetables, salad) • Bland foods (chicken soup, plain baked potato) • Plain vegetables or fruits • Foods rich in vitamin B6

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Suggested Snacks to Eat • Lemons (Eat them, suck on them, or sniff them.)

• Ginger (ginger ale, ginger tea, ginger jam on toast, ginger snaps) • Peppermint tea • Crackers • Jelly • Flavoured ice lollies

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It’s Never too Early to Start Reading

‘The

more that you read, the more things you

media is a glorious snippet

will know. The more that you learn, the

of ‘me time’. If you have

more places you’ll go,’ Dr Seuss. Open

older children, you can

up the pages, leave the outside world for a little while. Immerse

re-read books you loved

yourself and your child in fact and fiction, drawings and writing.

from your childhood with

True tales, tall tales and fairy tales. And just a chapter each day

them. It is an absolute

can influence an entire lifetime – in wonderful ways we cannot

joy not only to revisit the

even count.

Harry Potter series, but

There’s so much pleasure to be found in pages. Looking at

also knowing they can be

pictures, lifting pop-up flaps, relaxing by reading a paragraph or

read back to back now. No

two. The answer to a more peaceful night’s sleep can even lie

queuing outside bookshops

within a bedtime story. So much so, BookTrust has a campaign

at midnight necessary.

called ‘Bath, Book, Bed’ (‘three steps to a great sleep routine’). And as parents, we all know what a luxury sleep is! But the benefits of reading run even deeper than a restful night. Amy Lloyd,

There is no doubt books expand our children’s minds, and Sharman

librarian at South London Secondary School, Bacon’s

Morriss, who

College, told The 3Bees: ‘Reading stories to each other is

manages Spalding

ultimately a warm and human activity and an expression of love – love between a child and a parent, but also between a family and a community.’ And reading is not only beneficial – it is vital. Amy added: ‘It

Library, in Lincolnshire, explained to The 3Bees that they also soothe them. Sharman told us: ‘You’re never alone with a book.’ She added: ‘You know you’re not the only one to feel as you do.’ Words on those pages can lessen feelings of

is important that children are read to and read

isolation. That’s pretty powerful stuff. It is heart-

with others, even before they can understand

warming for a parent to see titles available to

language, and that reading together is a habit

older children to help deal with tough, upsetting

that is sustained, even into adulthood. The

and frightening emotions and experiences

number of books in a child’s household can be a

that can come with growing up. Sharman told

predictor of their educational attainment, health and

us about the Reading Well scheme, which

even life expectancy.’

suggests books to help give solace from, and

And the best thing is, little ones love reading. They

support with, many big feelings including

cannot get enough of something that can do so much

anxiety, depression and low confidence. All to

good. If only they thought the same about broccoli

borrow, all for free, from your library. From birth

and its assorted vegetable friends.

Do you have a book on the go? Five minutes of reading instead of a quick flick through social

to beyond, turning the pages of a book can truly help turn lives around, for the better, in so many ways.

“There’s so much pleasure to be found in pages. Looking at pictures, lifting pop-up flaps, relaxing by reading a paragraph or two.”

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Give your kids a reading boost!

G

ive your young

There are so many fantastic

reader a reading

reading schemes available,

boost this Easter

however a lack of resources

with Reading

means that many UK schools

Chest – a through-the-post

are unable to stock the wide

book rental service for children

range of fiction and non-fiction

learning to read.

books available to Reading

Reading Chest makes reading at home enjoyable for

Chest members.

The secret to success is…

sharing your child’s reading journey Regular deliveries of books at your child’s reading level.

Membership starts from

children and easy for parents,

£9.95 per month. All new

by providing advice and easy

Reading Chest members will

access to just the right books.

receive a book bag, a bookmark,

Reading Chest specialises in

a reward chart and stickers.

reading schemes which are

Certificates are available to

used in UK schools. Parents pay

download from the Reading

a monthly membership fee to

Chest website and budding

get regular deliveries of books

literary critics can even see their

tailored to their child’s individual

own book reviews published

requirements.

online!

For further information visit www.readingchest.co.uk

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The Local Area Heacham became popular as a seaside resort with the Victorians due to the opening of the railway between King’s Lynn and Hunstanton in the early 1860s.

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The beaches at Heacham are situated on the east banks of The Wash; this means it is one of the few beaches in eastern England where the sun sets over the sea instead of over the land.

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“We have just returned from another wonderful weekend at the beautiful Pollywiggle cottage. We found the owners really have thought of everything you may need to make the stay feel like home from home. If your traveling with children they have all the essentials and more! There’s a toy box in the children’s room which kept our 3 entertained for hours. A baby monitor, stair gates, blackout blind, bed rail.. you name it, it’s there! They even have the fur babies covered too with dog bowls, crates and balls!

The cottage is very clean and tastefully decorated. We loved having the open fire roaring away on a cold winter evening! It really is the perfect place to warm up and relax with a glass of wine after a chilly afternoon walking on the beach.

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by The Village Midwives

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There are lots of gorgeous smelling, amazing products out there and we love these gentler options for your baby’s skincare; our precious little bundle has finally arrived and it seems the thing to do to bath them and give them that delicious newborn smell! Did you know that

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Tech Corner C

ar journeys can be trying

can cost around £50, and prices then

at the best of times. To

go up as size and functions increase.

make them run smoother,

If you fancy a nine-inch dual screen,

and not spend the length

you could be looking at around £200.

of the A1 locked in a never-ending

Some systems even have wireless

cycle of singing ‘The Wheels On The

headphones in their range, to prevent

Bus’, you could give an in-car DVD

unfortunate passengers getting into a

player a go.

bit of a tangle.

There are two main types to take

If your DVD system has an

with you in the car. A portable DVD

internal rechargeable battery, you

player folds shut in the same way a

can watch it when you are not in the

laptop does, and sits on your knee. If

car, provided it is charged (you can

you have very young children, this is

also have it plugged into the car, so

not ideal, because they will (at best)

the battery doesn’t drain as your

drop it, (at worst) throw it at you, and

drive). If you buy a model that has no

are too little to nurse it on their lap.

internal battery, if you need to unplug

For older ones however, it could be

it in order to plug in your sat nav, for

just the job. If you have more than

example, the DVD will stop.

one child (and the budget for it –

Make sure you find out whether

we’re talking roughly £50 upwards),

chargers/cables/headrest mounts

they can have one each, plug in their

etc actually are (or aren’t as the case

headphones, and spend the journey

may be) included. Can you use CDs,

engrossed in their own world. Screen

USB sticks and SD cards? Would

sizes tend to go from seven inches

you want to? Do double check which

to twelve inches. It just depends how

charging points your car actually

big you want Elsa’s head to be.

has. Some websites have excellent Q

Your second option would be DVD

and A sections, and live chat options,

systems which attach to the front

which help you find exactly what you

seat headrests. These come with

are looking for.

one screen or two. Dual screen DVD

So, that’s the kids sorted. If only

players let you watch a different DVD

in-car DVD players could prevent

on each screen, which may go some

traffic jams and taking epic wrong

way to preventing in-car riots. Your

turns that add hours to your journey,

passengers have to watch the same

and, in an unfortunate twist, mean

film if you opt for the twin screen

the screaming comes from the driver,

systems. A single seven-inch screen

NOT the kids…

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Home and Gar

Compact Family Garde

M

Our garden is the domain of my three

aybe you have ambitions

around you aspirations for each area.

to create something

How about treating yourself to a hot

children – two human, one canine. And

Insta-worthy? Pinterest

tub in the grown-up zone? Permanent

it’s not exactly a garden either – more

has some stunning

or inflatable ones are widely available,

like a patch of grass/mud with two sets

space-savvy projects to aspire to, and

and there are often dedicated places

of goal posts at either end. As you can

garden/lifestyle centres offer a world of

to purchase them in garden/lifestyle

imagine, it’s pretty churned up. If this

real-life inspiration. With staff on hand

centres, owned by people who know

sounds familiar to you too, there are

who are willing to chat with you about

exactly what they are talking about, and

solutions that don’t involve showing your

your vision and share their expertise, a

can recommend the right hot tub for you.

mini football fans a red card. Landscape

visit to your local centre, or venturing

Pondering putting play equipment in

gardeners can lay brand new turf, or

further afield, is well worth it. It’s also

the kids’ area to keep them amused?

even artificial grass! No more mowing

a super afternoon out for the family,

Swings are a favourite for even the

required! And if keeping your new garden

as many are brimming with different

smallest family garden. Sandpits come

in tip top condition really isn’t your thing,

departments to browse around, play

in many sizes, and children of all ages

you can get gardening companies to

areas and cafes with mouth-watering

spend hours in them. For toddlers, you

come in to help you out.

meals – and cakes!

could consider sand and water tables,

You don’t actually have to be in your

as these don’t take up much space

garden to enjoy it. Pet stores and farm

gardeners to create your dream compact

and can be packed away. Play tents

shops often sell rustic nesting boxes, bird

family garden is always an excellent idea.

are easy up, easy down, and provide a

tables and bird baths, along with tasty

The tiniest or most tumbledown space

wonderful space to shelter from the sun

treats for feathery friends. Bringing one

can be revitalised and rearranged by a

(or rain). If you don’t fancy constantly

home to your garden gives little ones a

team who know exactly what they are

asking neighbours for your ball back,

lovely nature-watching opportunity.

doing. And quickly too. Professionals can

try swingball, or a carefully placed

work in the week, whereas for parents

basketball hoop. And you can never, ever

available, a small garden isn’t a massive

the weekend is our only window to tackle

go wrong with a bubble machine!

problem. And remember - kids tend to

Bringing in expert landscape

projects. By the time we get it done,

An evenly laid patio makes a great

With so many options and experts

love their parents’ company most of

summer may have turned to winter, when

surface to peddle (or have parents

all, so no matter what size the space

everyone wants to be back indoors!

push) bikes and Cozy Coupe cars along.

is, if you are in it they are happy. Not

Builders’ merchants often have a good

convinced? Go hide out in the downstairs

with one area for adults and one for

selection of slabs and an expert can get

toilet and see how quickly they join you…

youngsters? Again, professionals can

the perfect patio put down for you in no

help with everything including different

time.

How about creating a zoned garden,

surfaces, flower beds and foliage, based

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New Volvo V60

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist.

Tweeting @carwriteups At first glance, you think the new Volvo V60 is the V90. Then you get closer and realise it’s smaller than its brother. The cars look very similar, and that’s a good thing because they’re both handsome.

I

f you put both models next to each other, I bet you’d agree with me that the V60 beats the V90 in terms of attractiveness. Why? Because it’s more compact and as a result, the car looks more taut and athletic. But the new estate has far more about it than sex appeal.

The outgoing V60’s boot has been superseded by a load area that’s the biggest in its segment. Open the tailgate, and 539 litres of cargo capacity greets you. Crucially, the fresh V60 beats its German foes in this area. The BMW 3 Series Touring’s boot only offers 495 litres and Audi’s A4 Avant manages just 505-litres. The Swede is longer than the Audi and BMW too, meaning there’s decent room for four adult occupants. A fifth person could squeeze into the middle of the back seat, but a prominent transmission tunnel hump hampers legroom.

In the front, all looks classy and relaxed, with a dashboard that is mainly digital. There’s not as much metal or wood in the V60 when compared with the V90 - instead, you get soft plastics. However, this doesn’t rain on the parade - everything still looks solid and well screwed together.

Behind the wheel, the new V60 is planted and comfy. I was handed the keys to the 190PS 2.0-litre four-cylinder D4 model. The diesel engine pulls like a train with zero to

62mph arriving in 7.9 seconds. Top speed is 137mph. It’s an efficient unit too, returning a claimed average of 61.4mpg.

The new estate car’s ride is excellent, primarily due to the flexible suspension system, and the steering weights up well from 40mph. These two things alone make the 2018 model V60 a delight to drive. It’s entirely suited to the UK’s roads, making it an ideal commuting machine. Thanks to its general roominess, it’s also a perfect family vehicle.

The new Volvo V60’s spec is a bit of a downer. From launch, there are only two levels of trim - Momentum and Inscription. Happily, the more athletic R-Design and elevated Cross-Country variants will soon join the party.

And while the V60 is well kitted-out with features like LED headlights, sat-nav and a portrait touchscreen, other alluring accessories, such as semi-autonomous driving aids and Apple CarPlay, are on the options list. These can make an already costly car even more expensive to buy or lease. Still, you should have the V60 on your shopping list if an estate car is what you’re after – especially one as eye-catching and accommodating as this.

Fast Facts Volvo V60 D4 Momentum Pro as tested Max speed: 137 mph 0-62 mph: 7.9 secs Combined mpg: 61.4 Engine layout: 2.0-litre fourcylinder diesel turbo Max. power (PS): 190 CO2: 119 g/km

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Would you like to win a Laughing Dog goodie bag worth over £100? Laughing Dog … dog happy by nature!

Win a Family Annual Pass to Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, Norfolk Fairhaven is a natural woodland garden with ancient trees, including the King Oak, a sapling at the time of the Battle of Hastings. There are more than 3.5 miles of paths and a private broad. Visit in spring for candelabra primulas, bluebells, rhododendrons and azaleas; summer for hydrangeas and wild flowers; autumn for fabulous colours and fungi and winter for wonderful walks.

There is a busy programme of special events, with family wildlife activities during half terms and school holidays, along with a permanent Bear Hunt trail, where you can have fun exploring the garden, looking for carved bears and learning about the trees.

Boat trips run on the broad (additional charge) every day from April to the end of October, including a longer trip to St Benet’s Abbey and back. Special evening trips are also offered during the summer, as well as canoe paddles.

The tearoom opens every day at 9.15am to serve breakfast and there is a good selection of daily specials at lunchtime, along with gluten free options. Coffee, tea and cake is available all day. There is a small provisions shop in the tearoom and a separate gift shop and plant sales area Fairhaven Garden is at South Walsham, Norfolk NR13 6DZ. The garden is open daily from 10am (closed Christmas Day) and closes at 5pm from March to September (also open until 9pm on Wednesdays from May to August) and 4pm from October to February.

Entry charge is adult £6.85, concessions £6.60, children (5 to 16) £3.95, under free.

Dogs are welcome on leads, 25p entry charge; in return you get a poop scoop.

T. 01603 270449

www.fairhavengarden.co.uk

To be in with a chance to win an annual Family Membership worth £55 (includes parents, or parent and partner, and their children aged 5 – 16) please answer the question below. Membership gives you unlimited access to the garden during normal opening times and free or discounted events. Please circle the correct answer

What time does the tearoom open?

A: 9.15am

B: 10.30am

C: 12noon

At the Laughing Dog farm bakery we know how important it is to spend time as a family. Making natural baked recipes on our family farm for over three generations, when we’re not busy in the bakery making delicious and nutritious food we love nothing more than enjoying long walks in the countryside (or along the beach if it’s sunny!) with our four-legged friends.

Baked with love since 1936, all our tasty completes, treats and mixer meals are made on our farm in Lincolnshire using many of our own farm-grown ingredients. From wheat free treats and dry completes, to grain free wet food recipes, we guarantee lots of tail-wagging mealtime excitement!

To discover our natural world of baking (and for lots of ideas for dog-friendly days out and adventures) head to www.laughingdogfood.com or call us on our freephone number 0800 0988057.

Would you like to win a Laughing Dog goodie bag worth over £100? For your chance to win a 10kg bag of Gloriously Grain Free Baked Complete and a collection of naturally oven-baked dog treats (including our cheesy oaties made with real Lincolnshire cheese!), simply answer this question: in what year was the dog food bakery established?

To be in with a chance to win a Laughing Dog goodie bag worth over £100 please circle the correct answer on the question below and send in your entry.

When was Laughing Dog established?

A:1954 B:1936

C:1791

Name:...................................................................

Please email your answer to info@the3bees.co.uk or fill in the below and post to: Laughing Dogs Competition, 3 Bees, Barrowby Barns, Northgate, West Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire. PE11 3TB

Telephone:............................................................

Name:...................................................

Email:...................................................................

Telephone:............................................

Please email your answer to info@the3bees.co.uk or fill in the below and post to: Fairhaven Woodland Competition, 3 Bees, Barrowby Barns, Northgate, West Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire. PE11 3TB

Email:...................................................

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Closing Date: 31 May 2019

Win a Family Pass for Folk by the Oak: Sunday 14 July, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire.

Folk by the Oak is a family friendly festival of fine folk, roots and acoustic music, set in the beautiful leafy parkland of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.

As well as a fabulous line-up (this year headlined by Frank Turner, with festival favourites Seth Lakeman & Karine Polwart also on the bill) there will also be a unique opportunity to hear a talk by authors Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, who co-wrote The Lost Words, the inspirational book about the loss of common nature words form the language of children. They will talk about the original book and how this flourished into a musical project, The Lost Words: Spell Songs, the results of which will also be showcased on the Main Stage

at Folk by the Oak. The festival’s compact and leafy site means you can keep little ones entertained without missing the action, with an extensive family area (which has activities for all ages, from circus skills and singing workshops to slacklining and a climbing wall) within sight and sound of the Main Stage.

Uniquely for the festival world Folk by the Oak actively encourage you to bring your own picnics, so keeping children fed doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune! There’s also a vintage tent full of retro goodies, a craft tent full of ideas and inspiration, a food village full of tempting wares and, of course, the essential Real Ale Bar! www.folkbytheoak.com

To be in with a chance to win a Family Pass for Folk by the Oak please circle the correct answer on the question below and send in your entry.

Who is the headline act for Folk by the Oak? A: Cindy James

B: Frank Turner

C: Trevor Simon

Please email your answer to info@the3bees.co.uk or fill in the below and post to: Folk by The Oak Competition, 3 Bees, Barrowby Barns, Northgate, West Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire. PE11 3TB Name:...................................................Telephone:............................................Email:...................................................

Closing Date: 31 May 2019

Win one of three Family Passes for Star studded Truckfest Peterborough 2019!

Truckfest have secured X Factor winner and soap sensation Shayne Ward for their 2019 Truckfest Peterborough event at the East of England Showground on Sunday 5th May 2019! Shayne’s accolades include first place in Britain’s biggest talent show, and achieving number one hit singles with ‘That’s My Goal’ – the third fastest UK number one selling single of all time!

See Shayne perform a backlog of hits on our live Plaza stage! Our all-star studded

schedule for the weekend also includes appearances from I’m A Celebrity winner Harry Redknapp on Monday 6th May, Vloggers Kev Tee, Trucker Jay, Luke C in a HGV and Trucker Jenko throughout the weekend and Youtube sensation Marty Mone performing and meeting fans all weekend! PLUS - The Tornados Jamie Thurston will host our Plaza Stage which will welcome performances from top tribute acts Gladness and Little Mixx.

Families can also enjoy main arena action from car crushing monster trucks, jaw dropping stunt displays from motorcycle team Broke FMX, an extensive family fun fair and inflatable kids’ zone, mini Super Trucks, children’s Princess and Super Hero character appearances and of course thousands of vehicles on show – including the awesome Smokey and the Bandit truck!

Find out all about the event and purchase discounted tickets at www.truckfest.co.uk

To be in with a chance to win a Family Day Pass to Truckfest Peterborough 2019 please circle the correct answer on the question below and send in your entry.

Which I’m a Celebrity Winner will be appearing at Truckfest Peterborough on May 6th?

A: Tony Blackburn

B: Stacey Solomon

C: Harry Redknapp

Please email your answer to info@the3bees.co.uk or fill in the below and post to: Truckfest Peterborough Competition, 3 Bees, Barrowby Barns, Northgate, West Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire. PE11 3TB Name:...................................................Telephone:............................................Email:...................................................

Closing Date: 2 May 2019 Competition Terms and Conditions The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. The winner will be notified by email or telephone within 28 days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner. We will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected/is delivered. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.

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Meerkat Facts!

The Meerkat is part of the Mongoose family

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FIND ALL T H! WILD ANIM HE ALS!

Meerkats will stand on their hi nd legs to gs look at their surround in Meerkats act as guards when their family group is eati ng Meerkats live in family groups in holes in the ground

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Boston May Fair

Pictures courtesy of Jon Coupland Photography, Paul King and Paul Napier

Saturday, May 4: 12noon to 11pm ď‚Ź Official opening: 12noon ď‚Ź Sunday, May 5: 1.30pm to 9pm Monday 6 to Thursday, May 9: 11am to 10.30pm Friday, May 10: 11am to 11pm Saturday, May 11: 11am to 10.30pm NB: some of the larger rides open from 5pm

www.visitbostonuk.com

Dodgems Carousel Food stalls Fun House Chair-o-planes Hook-a-duck Superbowl Inflatable slides Rocky Thompson Sweets Arcades Teacups ... and much much more

events@boston.gov.uk

Photographs and video may be taken at this event for promotional purposes