BBC Studios unveils a sleigh full of Christmas gifts for children

BBC Studios has a brilliant array of merchandise that is sure to excite pre-schoolers on Christmas morning. New toys, figurines, plush, apparel, DVDs and more from CBeebies favourites Hey Duggee, Something Special, Sarah & Duck and Go Jetters are available to purchase in time for the festive season. Hey Duggee A refreshed version of the ever-popular [easyazon_link identifier=”B00WNC0K80″ locale=”UK” tag=”mummmatt-21″]Woof Woof Duggee … Read more

The Littlest Reindeer – DVD Competition

AVAILABLE ON DVD & DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FROM 29TH OCTOBER Join the adorably ambitious “littlest reindeer”, Elliot, this Christmas as he sets his sights on becoming the newest – and tiniest – member of Santa’s reindeer team! About The Littlest Reindeer With an all-star voice cast led by Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games franchise), Samantha Bee … Read more

What to give active kids this Christmas?

Do you often wonder if your children could be a direct descendant of the Duracell Bunny? It is something I have questioned myself many times, I just don’t know where they get their energy from? When it comes to birthdays and Christmas, we always opt for the presents which will help to get them out … Read more

Time to get Christmassy! Queensgate sets the stage for its ‘Festive Fiesta’

Christmas at Queensgate 2018

Queensgate Shopping Centre is kicking off this magical season with their ‘Festive Fiesta’ on Saturday 17 November. Families will see the centre come to life at 10.30am with this complete magical takeover. It’s time to get excited, our ‘Festive Fiesta’ is unlike anything we’ve done before,” said Centre Director at Queensgate, Mark Broadhead. The regional … Read more

High-Speed Memories of my 30th Birthday Track Day

High-Speed Memories of my 30th Birthday Track Day 1

It seems ridiculous to think that my 30th Birthday was more than 10 years ago . . . excuse me whilst I sit and sob into the corner. Life certainly does have this ability to fly by in the blink of an eye. To that extent, I believe it’s important to grab opportunities when you … Read more

Birthday party ideas for a 10 year old

Captain Fantastic

It’s that’s time again when I need to get my thinking gear on and start planning Lillie’s 10th birthday party and celebrations with her friends. At 10 years old I have found that we have reached that in-between stage, she isn’t quite the ‘little girl’ anymore but likewise, she is (thankfully) still a way off … Read more