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  World Book Night books
Apr 23, 2013
Even if you are not one of the volunteer book givers for World Book Night you can still celebrate by buying a book or borrowing one from your local library. For parents it's a great opportunity to show children how much books mean to you. Here are the chosen titles for World Book Night 2013.
  World Book Night
Apr 23, 2013
It's St George's Day, the anniversary of Shakespeare's birth and death, as well as the death of the great Spanish novelist, Cervantes. In their honour UNESCO made this the international day of the book. This evening thousands of books will be given away as part of World Books Night. Here crime writer, Mari Hannah, tells Anne Coates what she thinks about World Book Night.
  National Trust – free weekend
Apr 20, 2013
Over 200 National Trust properties are offering free admission this weekend Saturday and Sunday 20 and 21 April 2013.
  How to beat burnout as a working parent
Apr 17, 2013
Wednesday 24 April at 2pm BST/9amEDT and 6am PDT, Anne Coates with be talking to Jayne Morris the burn out expert on a complimentary telecall.
Sign up now to register.
  DVD bargains at Amazon
Apr 1, 2013
Amazon has a great spring sale on at the moment and what better way to spend a cold and wet afternoon than by watching a favourite family film – at a fraction of the usual price!
  Earth Hour – Saturday 23 March
Mar 23, 2013
On Saturday 23 March people all over the world will be turning off their lights for one hour at 20.30 to show their support for the work of the WWF. In support of this event to demonstrate a determination to help protect the planet you can download for free some Just So stories read by Miranda Richardson, Alistair McGowan and Kevin McCloud.
  World Water Day
Mar 22, 2013
As we celebrate the UN International Year of Water Cooperation, Anne Coates highlights some pertinent facts about water and sanitation and for a short time The secrets of Water The Simplest Way to Health and Beauty by Anna Selby is free to download.
  Cycling for cancer charities
Mar 16, 2013
In June 2013, Annie Brough will be cycling through the Rift Valley in Kenya to raise money for Breast Cancer Care, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust  and Ovarian Cancer Action. You can help her with this cycling challenge by making a donation on her JustGiving page.
  Family fun at the London Transport Museum
Feb 15, 2013
The London Tansport Museum is hosting story time sessions and make and take craft workshops during February half-term and the Easter Holidays. Kids go free and adult tickets allow unlimited entry for a whole year.
  Britax launches new own-brand store
Feb 11, 2013
You can now buy Britax products and equipment directly through their website.
  National Libraries Day
Feb 7, 2013
Saturday 9 February 2013 is National Libraries Day, a culmination of a week's worth of celebrations in school, college, university, workplace and public libraries across the UK. Join in and support your local library.
  Reviews on Parenting Without Tears
Feb 4, 2013
News coverage of companies paying to place good reviews has brought into question the authenticity of some comparison/review sites. Parenting Without Tears has built up a good reputation for reviewing and would never accept payment to place reviews on the website.
 
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