Mother with child

March for Mothers

Whilst we may moan about the NHS, the lack of midwives and the lack of care for pregnant women in the UK, the reality is that compared to other countries around the globe, we are positively blessed. 800 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in countries less privileged than…

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Paddington Bear

Happy birthday to Paddington Bear!

He’s our favourite marmalade loving bear, and soon it will be his birthday!  Paddington Bear doesn’t just hold a special place in our hearts, he’s also the official fundraising mascot of children’s charity Action Medical Research. The charity is calling on all Paddington fans to wish him a Happy Birthday on Tuesday 25 June. Paddington…

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Children with Tumours

Raise money for Children with Tumours

The American film star will judge the charity’s annual Christmas Card Challenge which is open to all primary schools. Children with Tumours (CWT) is the UK’s first “no frills” charity which launched last year to help raise funds to provide holiday camps for children affected by the condition Neurofibromatosis and to contribute towards vital research.…

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The Baby Race 2013

The Baby Race 2013

Ready, get set, GO!!!  Get those buggies as the ready, put on a pair of comfy shoes and rally the whole family to get involved with a fantastic family event that will not only guarantee fun, but also raise money for a charity close to all of our hearts.  Now in its fourth year The…

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orangewig

Orange Wig Day 2013

The Anaphylaxis Campaign will be holding their third annual orange wig day on 17 May. They’re encouraging members and supporters to wear a silly orange wig all day to raise awareness and money for the Campaign’s work. Their ultimate aim is to have lots of people across Britain wearing bright orange wigs to work, to…

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Puschairs

Britax and BOB join 2013 Bliss Buggy Push

This week, leading child safety brand, BRITAX is proud to announce its dual headline sponsorship of the 2013 Bliss Buggy Push alongside sporty outdoor stroller brand, BOB. The initiative involves a series of family-friendly 5km buggy walks across the UK, designed to help raise money for Bliss, the special care baby charity. Bliss is a…

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The Lullaby Trust

Charity rebranded to The Lullaby Trust

You will know the organisation as The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths who have rebranded as the Lullaby Trust to help and reach more young and vulnerable parents. The charity’s new logo, website and materials have been revealed after a year-long rebranding exercise. The changes are in order to reinforce their strategy to…

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Stephen Fry

UK’s favourite celebrit-tea is Stephen Fry

We all love a cup of tea, and sharing that with a friend or family member is always a pleasant experience.  But would you choose someone else if you could? To launch The Sick Children’s Trust Big Chocolate Tea Party campaign it has been revealed that Stephen Fry is the UK’s favourite choice of celebrity…

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Doula support during pregnancy

A Doula for every woman!

As pregnant women are finding it harder and harder to get the one to one support that they need during their pregnancy and with coping with a new baby, Doula UK has pledged during World Doula Week to reach vulnerable women with this vital support. World Doula Week runs from 22nd-28th March. UK Doula UK…

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Paddington Bear

All the fun of the ‘bear’ with Paddington

He’s the most loved bear of all time, Paddington and his love of marmalade is a fond memory of generation after generation, so when Paddington asks for a favour, how could we possibly refuse?! Paddington Bear is asking primary schools, nurseries and children’s groups across the UK to help raise vital funds for his favourite…

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