Lloyd-Webber backs ‘give a child an instrument’ plan for schools

April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Lord Llyod-Webber has launched a new scheme which see's musical instruments given to deprived schoolchildren to improve academic results and help combat gang culture. The West End music star - Webber is known for his talent of writing and playing music hopes that the new scheme will be just as popular at other schools as it has been at a north London school. Lord Llyod-Webber said: “This will snowball. It won’t just be me – other people will be excited,” said the peer, adding that … [Read more...]

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A year long celebration for Eleven Doctor Who’s

January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Doctor Who 50th Anniversay

Doctor Who will celebrate it's 50th anniversary witha year long party - can we join in? On the 23rd of November 2013, Doctor Who will celebrate it's 50th anniversay, the show is the longest running sci-fi TV Show in the world, so you can tell this is going to be one heck of a party. To kick off the celebrations, Puffin - in partnership with the BBC Worldwide is to publish an exclusive series of eleven short ebooks stories base don each of the eleven Doctors. These will be priced at around … [Read more...]

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Bah humbug! The Snowman author Raymond Briggs turns Scrooge

December 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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The Snowman which has been a festive favourite for more than 30 years creator admits he does not like Christmas and Spending Money. Every family across the UK will know and love The Snowman film, however it seems Raymond Briggs now 78, who wrote the children's book feels that the film versions is “a bit corny and twee, dragging in Christmas”. The self confessed scrooge said the animated film is actually based on mortality and feels the season is over sentimental but carried on to … [Read more...]

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Toys R Us Flash Sale

December 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Toys R Us Up To 60% Off Flash Sale

Toys R Us have just announced a Flash Sale where you can save upt 60% on selected toys. The offer includes toys such as the Air Swimmers Remote Control Shark, Matchbox Smokey The Fire Truck, Parker Monopoly Here and Now Electronic Game and lots more. Take a look at what else is in the sale by clicking the banner below.   … [Read more...]

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John Crane shines bright

November 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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If you are passing Northampton on the M1 you will get a great view of the new Tidlo light up sign. Even though it's still not quite Christmas yet,  the staff at John Crane have decided its time for their lights to go up! The larger and brighter sign was put up on the 6th of November, adornment to its Pineham Industrial Estate site will add to the consumer awareness of the brand. As this is one of the busiest streches of the motorway in the UK the sign is sure to make an impact. Already … [Read more...]

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Dream Toys 2012 for Construction this Christmas

October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Lego has dominated the construction toys list but Mega Brands and others also slide on in their. As you would have already guessed LEGO has dominated this years construction top toys list. This year Lord of the Rings has had a lego make-over and new brands such as Lego Monsters make a frightful entrance. Below is the top eight toys for Construction toys this Christmas: 1) Character Building: Deadly 60 Steve Safari Play-set 2) LEGO City Mine 3) LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Batwing … [Read more...]

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Bigjigs Toys join Guinness World Record title holders

October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Toy company join select few to make it in the Guinness World Record title holders. UnderTheChristmasTree followed and tracked the great event when Bigjig's super toy team used over 10,000 pieces of Bigjig Rail Track pieces in attempt to build the Longest Wooden Toy Train Track which was a steam rolling success! Reaching a whopping 2196.5 metres, surpassing the previous record of 1650 meters which took 7 hours to complete. Raising £1074 which was divded into two and given to the 2 selected … [Read more...]

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Get involved with Toy Trust Christmas Card Initiative

October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Toy Trust launches its Christmas Card campaign to help support disadvantaged and disabled children. Back again after the success of 2011 Toy Trust launches their 2012 Christmas Card initiative where you will be supporting all of the amazing work the Toy Trust do throughout the year- helping disadvantaged and disabled children. A lovely way to wish your clients Merry Christmas and a great opportunity for your company to include its logo in a special printed double page spread in all three … [Read more...]

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Nabi 2 Kids Tablet UK arrival

October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Popular American Kids Tablet the Nabi 2 is to arrive in the UK and Ireland as of the 22nd October, 2012. Preloaded with over £120 worth of applications, books and music in a colourful silicone bumper that will protect both the tablet and children. Kids will love taking pictures with the 2MP Front Facing Camera with 720px Video. Nabi also includes educational applications such as maths, science and English as well as its own music, TV services and HD games. Full parental control is … [Read more...]

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Kids know more about gadgets than parents

October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Vtech announces children are smarter than parents when it comes to gadgets such as iPhones. Six in ten primary school children now know more than their parents about gadgets. Research by toy manufacturer Vtech who designed the very popular innotab and innotab 2 showed just how tech savvy Britain's four to 10 year old's have now become: “Developments in technology are not going to slow down. Kids do seem to be able to get to grips with technology much faster than their parents.” said a … [Read more...]

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