Family
British Pedal Car Grand Prix 2010 - New Forest
The 23rd British Pedal Car Grand Prix 2010 takes place on Sunday July 11 in the New Forest. This year 54 teams will battle for the 2010 championship over a new 1.4km circuit that starts and finishes at Ringwood’s Market Place in the New Forest.
Kids get more mileage out of modern gadgets
Kids are shunning traditional car games in favour of modern entertainment gadgets, according to the results of a nationwide test carried out by Pixmania.
Eating for pregnancy: Dispelling the myths
A new report finds that a staggering 78% of women still believe the old wives tale that Guinness is a good source of iron when in fact it contains no more iron than standard beer and you would need to drink a whopping 49.3 pints to get your daily RDA.
Some family travel insurance policies do not cover children
A report by independent financial research company Defaqto calls into question whether insurance policy definitions of ‘family' are up to date. Defaqto urges parents to check the detail of their travel insurance policies this summer to ensure they have adequate cover for their children.
Cars, stars and guitars at 2010 Festival of Speed
From 2-4 July Goodwood will be creating the ultimate car ‘tuning’ show as the world’s greatest celebration of automotive culture – the Festival of Speed – strikes the right chord and celebrates Cars, Stars and Guitars with musical ‘moments,’ some stunning cars and a unique guitar display.
Mums should turn to the kettle, not the bottle
There is no denying that motherhood can be tough and tiring, especially with a teething baby, and sleepless nights. So it is not surprising that, once baby has gone to sleep mum may be tempted to reach for a glass of wine to help them unwind.
Parents falsify car insurance to save children money
Forty one per cent of parents are illegally fronting their children's car insurance despite knowing that it is against the law, according to figures from the Co-operative Insurance.
Parents be wary - 'fronting' is car insurance fraud
Many parents are unknowingly committing motor insurance fraud by ‘fronting', according to research from the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) and Aviva.
Couples more likely to pay for their own wedding
It seems that the days when the bride's parents would pay for her wedding are gone as research from Tesco Bank reveals that couples are now more likely than their parents to be footing the bill for their big day.
Jazz up Father’s Day at Whatley Manor
Whatley Manor, the beautifully restored private manor house hotel set amidst 12 acres of Wiltshire countryside is swinging into summer and jazzing up its Father’s Day celebrations to the sound of the Solent City Jazzmen on Sunday, 20th June.
John Barnes explains ‘football scrappage’
The World Cup is fast approaching and chances are your children will be eager to get in on the footballing action. If you are thinking about splashing out on a new ball as yours have seen better days then hold tight, as there is a much better way to bag yourself a shiny new football and help others in the process.
Give your dad a Father’s Day to remember
If your dad is difficult to buy for, then why not treat him to a wonderful UK break with cottages4you for a Father’s Day gift with a difference.
Active Grandparents teach football trick or two!
As the World Cup kicks off on the 11th June, research from Saga Private Medical Insurance reveals that the event will inspire almost a third (29%) of the public to have a kick around themselves.
Karren Brady on women & work
The battle of the sexes in the office has been exposed - and women have come out on top! A study into 4,000 workers found women are the most organised, are more likely to meet their deadlines and turn up for work.
Financial fallout causes one million feuding families in Britain
The recession is having a long-term impact on UK family life as new research suggests more than one million families are arguing more due to ongoing financial worries.