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Knight Bus
The iconic, triple decker Knight Bus today rolls into Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, which opens 31st March 2012. Taking its place among the many authentic sets, props and costumes from the eight Harry Potter films, the Knight Bus debuted in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ and was one of the most complicated pieces to create in the production. |
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SHOPPING BECOMES CHILDS PLAY
From today children can play with toys before even opening the box as new technology will allow them to see fully formed 3D models from the box packaging, allowing them to examine every part of the toy before purchase. |
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Vote and nominate in Tommy's Let's get baby friendly Awards
Screaming in the cereal-aisle, bored toddlers running riot in a restaurant, leaky nappies… being a new mum or dad is hard work, and that’s before you even begin to think about the tricky job of parenting. That’s why since 1995, baby charity Tommy’s has been asking parents to help reward the organisations that are truly baby-friendly in the charity’s annual Let’s get baby friendly Awards ceremony. |
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Join Team Peppa and save tiny lives
Peppa Pig fans can celebrate the 2012 Olympics with a new ‘Team Peppa’ Bag For Life (£2) available exclusively at Asda stores nationwide, from 9th January 2012. All Peppa ‘champions’ who buy the bag will be helping baby charity Tommy’s to help more babies have the best start in life. |
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Design a cover for Puffin Post magazine!
If you love art or are bursting with creative ideas, this is the competition for you. Design a sporty cover for Puffin Post – the world’s best book magazine for children – and your work could be flying into thousands of homes and displayed in the Southbank Centre in London! |
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Beko Mums United celebrates real grassroots heroes
The heart-warming story of 13 year old, Ayse Powell, delivered early Christmas cheer for a Newport family this week. Ayse’s story was selected from hundreds of entries on Beko’s Mums United facebook page to win a new football kit, a week’s soccer school place and a Beko gas cooker and freezer. |
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Capability Jane
Capability Jane is a recruitment company, which was founded in 2007 and helps women get back into high quality, flexible careers and increases the number of women in influential roles in business. In conjunction with Working Families, who are the UK’s leading work-life organisation, we have just released the findings of some research that has been done into Job Share in global corporations. It shows how job share can benefit both the organisation and the individual and help to offer a more flexible working environment - to read the report click on the link above. |
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Nominations open for JustGiving Awards 2012
Nominations are now open for the JustGiving Awards 2012, celebrating the achievements of over 380,000 fundraisers, and 8,000 charities who have used the site to raise over £200 million for good causes over the past year |
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Trust The Beano to
Make Reading Fun!
The Beano has successfully introduced
children to reading for over 70 years.
Endorsed by parents, guardians and
grandparents, it’s the nation’s favourite
comic. In 2011, snapping up The Beano
remains a great way to establish a
weekly reading habit in children. |
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Double Olympic Gold medalist and newly crowned World Champion Rebecca Adlington has taken time out after her success at the World Championships to take a dip with her real life ‘mini-me’, 4-year-old swimming sensation Tae Smith. |
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Get Bug-eyed about Minibeasts
Hunt for bugs and discover more about our wildlife with the OPAL Bugs Count. Experts at the Natural History Museum, together with organisations across the country, are asking everyone to search their local area for bugs and keep a special eye out for six specific minibeasts |
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New Attractions at Tower Bridge
As if visiting Tower Bridge isn’t exciting enough, young visitors can squeeze even more fun out of a trip to the most famous bridge in the world this May Half Term with the brand new interactive kiosks placed along the East and West walkways |
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ChildLine counsels more than 3,000 children in care
Every year thousands of children are taken into care, and while most receive the love and support they so desperately crave, many of them are neglected and even abused by those given the responsibility of looking after them |
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A groundbreaking education programme called PhoneBrain will now target youth clubs in England and Wales, following the successful roll out of the scheme in schools which has contributed to a 75% decrease in complaints about premium rate telephone services (PRS) in just two years. |
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Concerned about a dangerous road in your community?
If you're concerned about a dangerous road, or cuts to road safety in your area, Zak the Zebra, mascot of the charity Brake can help you. You can report your concern to Zak online or by calling or hotline and you’ll get lots of advice on running a local road safety campaign to address the problem |
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ISO toughens toy safety standards
Millions of toys have been recalled around the world because of hazardous levels of lead or cadmium, choking hazards, dangerous magnets and other safety hazards. Two new standards in the ISO 8124 toy safety series aim to reduce the risk of a child being injured by unsafe equipment or dangerous substances. |
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THE FIRST INTERNET GENERATION GROWS UP
Internet Explorer launches its State of the Internet Nation findings, revealing the hopes and fears of the first internet generation of 18-25 year old Brits |
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The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) has announced its response to the widespread public concern over the country’s disappearing honey bees, by launching Adopt a Beehive – the first public fundraising campaign in its 136-year history. |
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Do you have the skills to foster?
There are 53,000 children in the UK living with foster families. For many of these children, this will be their first positive experience of family life, and a stable and secure home for as long as they need it. |
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Gas Fitters - Know the Facts
20 million households across the country use gas for heating, hot water and cooking, yet we often take it for granted that our boilers, cookers and gas fires are safe. It is only when there is a problem with an appliance that many of us take any notice at all. |
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Over 10,000 people in the UK desperately need a transplant. Three of which die every day waiting. The Wall of Life is an online mosaic created from people's photos posted on the site, showing their support for organ donation |
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NSPCC introduce a new service for deaf and hard of hearing adults
This new service comes at a time of real significance for the NSPCC helplines. The ‘Child’s Voice’ appeal, a major new appeal for funds to develop the helplines, aims to raise £50million over the next three years to continue to run and develop the services provided by ChildLine and the NSPCC helpline for adults. |
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The Giving Machine
Four dads and a bright idea give schools and charities a regular income without asking anyone for a penny. “It’s like seeing a collection box for your favourite charity or your child’s school and putting in someone else’s money,” says Richard Morris. He’s the member of the quartet who manages the day to day contact with beneficiaries and givers. |
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Ireland-specific articles
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For the latest news in Cork, Waterford, Kerry, Tipperary and Wexford for parents and teachers - click here. Watch out for the spring issue of Primary Times South magazine from 5th March 2012... |
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For the latest news in Galway, Clare, Mayo, Limerick, Roscommon and Sligo for parents and teachers - click here. Watch out for the spring issue of Primary Times South magazine from 5th March 2012... |
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There will be some very proud parents and grandparents across the country on Wednesday as pupils and their teachers from all over Ireland attend a prize-giving ceremony in the European Commission Representation in Ireland. |
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The Carers of the Year Awards 2012 were launched recently by The Carers Association, whose members took the opportunity to highlight the physical, emotional and psychological cost of caring for their loved ones in the home. |
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Sister Stan as she is affectionately known is a visionary and social innovator and a member of the congregation of religious sisters of charity since 1958.she also set up “focus Ireland” many years ago |
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“The best Titanic photos in the world”, and taken by an Irishman, feature
in a newly published edition of* Fr Brown’s Titanic Album: *The largest
extant collection of photos taken onboard the Titanic have been digitalised
for the first time and appear in this special edition which marks the
centenary of the liner (1912) |
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The first drive in cinema in Ireland and the UK is going down a treat in Carrigtwohill, with people travelling from all over Ireland and even Europe to come and enjoy the experience of watching new releases in the privacy of their own car for a 16 euros per vehicle irregarless of occupancy. There would usually be 3 to 4 people per car.
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Welcoming today’s announcement that the construction of the new Children’s Hospital will go ahead, CEO Mary O’Connor said “We are delighted with this positive news. For over 16 years Children in Hospital Ireland has been highlighting the need for a new children’s hospital.” |
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Welcoming today’s announcement that the construction of the new Children’s Hospital will go ahead, CEO Mary O’Connor said “We are delighted with this positive news. For over 16 years Children in Hospital Ireland has been highlighting the need for a new children’s hospital.” |
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Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Seafood Development Agency, Irish Water Safety (IWS), the statutory body established to promote water safety and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) are continuing their campaign to encourage more fishermen to wear their lifejackets at sea. |
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O’Brien Press author Conor Kostick, joins an illustrious list of authors, illustrators and storytellers from 66 countries as a nominee for the biggest children’s literature prize in the world, The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. |
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The Cork Screen Commission (CSC) is delighted to announce that Oscar-winning writer and director, Neil Jordan, has signed up to be an ambassador for CSC, which is a jointly funded initiative by Cork City Council and Cork County Council. CSC is a one-stop shop for all film needs in Cork City and County, helping film and television producers find, secure and make the best use of Cork's magnificent locations and highly skilled film work force. |
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eircom announced details of the 2011 eircom Junior Spider Awards. This is the third year of the awards, which recognise and reward primary and post primary students for the pioneering and successful ways they use the internet in their daily lives. |
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The SSLI Ireland website has now launched. www.ssli.ie. This website has been created by parents to give support to other parents and to provide information about what SSLI is, the assessment process, the language class and much more. |
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The opportunity to enjoy Ireland's breathtaking beaches is too often tempered with news of tragic aquatic fatalities. Irish Water Safety has partnered with the Irish Surfing Association to proactively address the safety of Surfers nationwide by producing a key safety resource - a "Stay Safe on the Surf" poster |
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THE best of what Ireland has to offer families is revealed in the results of this year’s Primary Times STAR Awards, as voted for by parents of children under 12 in this country.
Readers of Primary Times – the largest free family magazines & website in Ireland www.primarytimes.ie – voiced their views on the country’s most family friendly firms and scored their favourites on customer service, facilities, choice and value for money.
The results of these unique awards, which attracted more than 2,000 entries from parents, provide a vital snapshot of what’s tops with families in a harsh economic climate - and give the worthy winners a well-deserved round of applause. |
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EPIC warmly welcomes the new Children First Guidance published today. Protecting children, now more than ever, needs to be the collective responsibility of all |
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The awards now in their sixth year recognise individuals and organisations that have contributed to the preservation and promotion of Ireland’s industrial heritage. |
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We have put together some great ideas of things to do this summer - hope you find them interesting. |
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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today (23 June 2011) launched a new initiative to encourage a greater uptake in the wearing of lifejackets by the commercial fishing sector. |
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The Irish Association of Young People in Care is launching its new name and brand; EPIC. Following on from a robust process of consultation the new identity, EPIC, sums up its mission which is about empowering people in care. It is a strong, clear and memorable name – as are the colours of the organisations identity.
Click here for findings information |
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These additional places were recently announced as part of the Government’s Jobs Initiative and will begin from September 2011. |
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Fermoy Action Children’s Education
For children with Specific Learning Difficulties Telephone 087 2278459 email facefermoy@gmail.com - Hi all, Face are now taking names of people who would like to run, walk, crawl, this years Evening Echo Cork Ladies Mini Marathon in September 2011 (Date to be confirmed) for Face T-shirts and Sponsor Cards or Tickets will be provided which ever you prefer. |
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Following ‘Primetime Investigates’ revelations about the effects of State cuts on the lives of family carers, The Carers Association has unveiled its “One Voice” Campaign |
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Cultural Companions is a new Bealtaine Festival initiative, developed by Age & Opportunity and funded by Bord Gáis Foundation |
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Zipit Forest Adventures is being offically opened this Saturday at
Lough Key Forest Park, Co. Roscommon. Luke 'Ming' Flanagan T.D. will be
cutting the ribbon at 12 mid-day |
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Ireland has more 30 to 34 year-olds with a third level qualification than anywhere else in the EU, an EU education report out today reveals. In all, 49% have one in Ireland, well exceeding the "Europe 2020" target of 40% set two years ago |
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Mr. Ruairi Quinn TD, today officially launched the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector. |
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STAR Technology Solutions announced today their sponsorship of SpellingRules.ie a
free online game to help dyslexic children improve their spelling. |
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The Minister for Training and Skills, Ciaran Cannon TD today opened Gaelscoil na bhFilí in Gort, Co. Galway.
Gaelscoil na bhFilí has a current enrolment of 59 pupils. |
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Togher Boys National School wins "Most Inclusive" mainstream Primary School at Down Syndrome Ireland's annual "Helping Hands" Awards |
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Children with Autism have difficulty with communication, social integration, imaginative play, sensory processing and integration and coordination skills, to name a few. Therefore when choosing a toy for a child with Autism it is important to consider how the condition impacts on their play skills. |
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Six year old Layla Karpuz, a senior infants student from Mary Mother of Hope Junior National School, Dublin 15, has been crowned Ireland’s top doodler after winning Google’s third Irish Doodle 4 Google competition. |
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This year Hamilton, the number one sun screen brand in Australia, want to remind Irish people that while it’s great to enjoy the sunshine make sure you protect your skin with a sunscreen whether you are at home or abroad |
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Water Open Day organised by Lifetime Lab has been selected as Best Interactive Event by The Heritage Council. The accolade was presented to Lifetime Lab at a ceremony at Heritage Council headquarters recently. |
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All Gaelscoileanna and Gaeltacht schools in the country have been given access to the online maths as Gaeilge facility, Mata ar Líne. Funded by An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG), Mata ar Líne is a set of 80 fun, curriculum-based maths games, available online, as Gaeilge |
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As part of its SOS (Save Our Service) campaign, the Jack & Jill Foundation today launched a nationwide competition for schools to collect old mobile phones in exchange for interactive whiteboards and the two schools collecting the most phones win an opportunity to meet Jedward in June 2011 |
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The Irish Girl Guides (IGG) are delighted to announce the launch of our 2012 International Camp, Camp 101, on Saturday 22nd January 2011 at 12noon in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Camp 101 will be the culmination of 3 years of Centenary celebrations of Guiding for 10 million Guides worldwide |
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As the end of another year approaches, one of Irelands leading sick children’s charities would like to thank everyone who supported their work throughout this tough year |
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The Carers Association is appalled that all the assurances they received from back bench TDs that the Carers Allowance would not be touched in the Budget have come to nought. Family Carers who look after their loved ones in the home save the State an estimated EUR2.8 billion per year. |
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Tooth decay is the most
common chronic disease
in childhood. One in four
Irish preschool children have
decay and over half of Irish
children develop decay by the
age of 5 in non-fluoridated
areas |
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Swing like monkeys, slide like snakes and roar like lions in the new purpose built jungle theme playcentre JUNGLE DEN in Naas. |
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Gamesnash Live is the number one family friendly gaming centre in Ireland with a unique take on birthday parties. Gamesnash Live is designed to encourage social gaming and brings gamers of all ages together in one safe and comfortable location designed to mirror your own sitting room |
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The Primary Act is a specially designed talent contest for all of Ireland’s primary schools run by Kildare Company, T.N.T. events |
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Every parent frets when their child catches chickenpox. But now there is a new cooling treatment to help relieve the itch. |
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The world’s surfing radar was honing in on the West of Ireland this week with the discovery of one of Europe’s biggest waves dubbed ‘Prowlers’ by the hardy surfers who ventured out on it. While they are refusing to disclose its exact location (they have been waiting for five years for the perfect conditions to surf the wave), it breaks on an undersea reef about 2km off the west coast. |
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Storm damage could cost €50m to €100m. Aviva is providing tips for customers on www.aviva.ie |
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In our recent Primary Times survey we learned that a large proportion of our readers also have children in the 0-4 age bracket and in the survey, you asked us to provide more information and news for babies and toddlers. So welcome to our new section ‘Early Times’ from beginning to four – all you need and more! |
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The increasing popularity of social media is impacting on young people’s attitudes to drinking and, in some cases, glorifying drunken behaviour. |
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Continuous exposure to the diversity within football – including participation by females and people from different ethnic, cultural and national backgrounds – would help break down gender stereotyping and racism, according to the Football Association of Ireland’s Intercultural Programme |
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Serious concerns exist amongst Principals and teachers about the impact of homework according to the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN) in their submission paper to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Curriculum Reform. |
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YouTube Safety Mode is a feature on the popular video site that allows you to block content that may be inappropriate for children. Follow the link to find out how to enable YouTube Safety Mode |
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Children with disabilities can now be assisted in everyday activities like going to the dentist with a new iPhone/iPad App, thanks to Limerick mother Avril Webster. |
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