Looking for a fun way to get your kids to school? Saddle up for the official Bike to School Week, running from 10th – 14th June. Did you know that in the UK only 4% of school children commute to school by bike or scooter, but research shows that nearly half of all children want to be able to? That’s a lot of kids itching to put foot to pedal, and it’s time to help them make that happen. […] more
Did you know that oceans cover nearly 71% of the Earth’s surface? This vast blue kingdom provides 99% of the Earth's living space- the largest space in our universe known to be inhabited by living organisms. Even more thrillingly, more than 90% of this habitat exists in the deep sea known as the abyss and less than 10% of this living space has been explored by humans. […] more
Walking is good for your health, opens up the world around you, and helps forge community connections – what’s not to like?! But according to a 2012 study of 2000 parents undertaken by Parentdish, UK children are three times more likely to be driven to school than their parents were, and one in ten parents will drive their children less than 500 yards to the school gates! […] more
National Share-a-Story Month is an annual celebration of the power of storytelling and story sharing. Events take place across the country. However, here are five fun ways to celebrate Share-a-Story Month at home with your family. […] more
May is Local and Community History Month – the perfect opportunity to find out more about the place you live in. Some might argue local history is boring, but what could be more interesting than discovering the secrets and stories behind the places you see every day? […] more
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