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Film review Dune

Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049”) directs Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune,” the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller of the same name. It’s in cinemas now. The story A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born…
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Unwanted Toys at Home? Attic Self Storage Launches Toy Collection Service in London for Underprivileged Children

A new charitable initiative has been launched, a weekly toy collection service in London, to encourage families across the capital to donate their unwanted toys to children in need. With children back to school this month, there will be thousands of pre-loved toys thatchildren may have outgrown during the summer holidays; and with 38 per cent* of children in the capital living in relative…
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It's never too early to introduce your child to diversity through playtime

It’s never too early to introduce your child to diversity.And the launch of a new toy suitable from birth onwards this Christmas can show you how. In a world sadly still all too familiar with prejudice based around colour, gender and disability it’s encouraging to know that 98% of those parents asked in a recent survey are fully primed to introduce activities into their children’s…
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What's the fuss about Lego?

I hate openly promoting brands but my 16 year old son has always been crazy about Lego. Between the age of 3 and 12 he was fanatic about his construction sets and at every opportunity he was playing with his Lego blocks. He made cars, rocket ships, boats, houses for the Moshi Monsters and even his own inventions and machinery. There is nothing he would not make actually. In the last few years we…
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Movie review: Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds

Today new comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie ComerFree Guyis released in UK cinemas. One to cheer us up! The story In Twentieth Century Studios’ epic adventure-comedy Free Guy, a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story… one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are…
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Fun unique gift ideas for foodies with a sweet tooth

We all have that person in our lives who adores all things sweet. Who thinks a meal isn’t complete without dessert and is always on the lookout for a new and exciting tasty treats to eat. It can be challenging to find new and interesting gifts for a sweet tooth. Each birthday, Christmas or anniversary, they are invariably inundated with the classic box of chocolates or artisan sweets. If…
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Family movie review: Disney’s Jungle Cruise in cinemas on 30 July 2021

Fan favourites Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt join forces inDisney’s Jungle Cruisefor a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon. To help you visualise the latest family flick coming out of Disney, think aboutPirates of the Caribbean meets Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Ark. Disney’s JungleCruisereleases in cinemasand on Disney+ with Premier…
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Books

Book of the week: Treasured Islands by Peter Naldrett

As many of us will be looking to book holidays in the UK and closer to home this year, there’s the perfect book publishing in June that showcases some of the most beautiful and fun spots Britain has to offer. Peter Naldrett’s Treasured Islands published by Bloomsbury is a detailed and inspiring guide to over 200 of Britain’s most stunning and interesting islands – whether that be a…
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Film review: In The Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Broadway musicalIn the Heights has been adaptedfor the big screen and will bereleased nationwide by Warner Bros. Pictures on 18th June 2021. It’s the perfect summer movie that will lift our spirits. The story The creator of “Hamilton” and the director of “Crazy Rich Asians” have created this cinematic event, where the streets…
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Picture book of the week: Never Grow Up by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake

Publishing this week, brand new picture bookNever Grow Upinspired by Roald Dahl celebrates the boundless joy of childhood and features full colour illustrations by Quentin Blake. Inspired by the mischief and magic of Roald Dahl’s books for children, Never Grow Up offers a timely and timeless reminder of the kind of childhood we might want to create for our children – a world of…
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