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MOTHER’S DAY IS FOUR TIMES BETTER AT RAMSIDE HALL HOTEL, GOLF AND SPA
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (342+ words) ANYONE wanting to spoil their mum this Mother's Day will also be spoilt for choice, as Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa unveils four different ways to celebrate. The acclaimed County Durham hotel has come up with a variety of…...
Families back nationwide school holiday activities programme in record survey
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (667+ words) As the half term holidays approach, a landmark survey of 20,000 parents and carers has revealed overwhelming support for the Government's'Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, with families reporting significant benefits for both their children and their household finances. The National…...
More than half of North East communities have highest levels of youth need, new analysis finds
1+ week, 4+ day ago (787+ words) More than half of all neighbourhoods in the North East have inadequate youth provision to meet the high levels of deprivation and antisocial behaviour, according to new analysis by charity funder Social Investment Business (SIB). The research creates the first…...
Sporting Bears Motor Club raises £4 million for children’s charities
1+ week, 4+ day ago (402+ words) Thousands of Dream Rides, hundreds of cars, one incredible achievement Sporting Bears is set to break the "4 million barrier with its fundraising activities, at the Practical Classics Restoration Show at the NEC in Birmingham on 20-22 March. To mark the occasion,…...
Twice the Magic at The Alnwick Garden this Half Term
2+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei invite families to explore two magical programmes of activity this February half term, as it embarks on a whole year of 25th anniversary celebrations." From 14th to the 22nd February, visitors can enjoy historical trails, storytelling activities, and…...
'Oversimplified' social media ban for under 16s won't protect children, expert warns
2+ week, 3+ day ago (469+ words) A legal expert has warned that banning under 16s from social media is an "oversimplified" approach that won"t protect children from online risks." The government"s plan to introduce an "Australia-style" law for anyone 15 and below is still under consultation....
Poignant video from Candlelighters reflects the impact of childhood cancer.
3+ week, 5+ day ago (669+ words) CEO of Candlelighters, Emily Wragg, says, "World Cancer Day'is an important time to gather and show our support for the children and their families affected by cancer. Every year, around 150 families across Yorkshire receive the terrible news that their child…...
How a decade of creative performances has shaped the education of pupils across Sunderland
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (764+ words) University of Sunderland researchers are celebrating a decade of success for a project that combines creativity with teaching to engage younger learners across the city. LearningBods is an ongoing research project led by Sarah Riach and Rachel Emms which uses…...
LADIES DAY BRINGS FUN AND FUNDRAISING TO HARDWICK HALL HOTEL
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (271+ words) A SPECIAL daytime event is set to return to a top North East hotel next month (February), offering the opportunity for fun, food " and a performance from a tv icon. It is more than 20 years since Welsh singer, Chico, became…...
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE PEPPA PIG STAGE SHOW CAST
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1017+ words) Before their visit to Darlington Hippodrome in February, we caught up with the cast for an "oinktastic" chat about life behind the puppets, family moments, and why Peppa"s world continues to bring smiles to little (and big) faces everywhere....