Parents and Child News & Updates
- 27th November 2013
We've already seen the first Christmas lights starting to go up in homes around Heanor and Ripley, which tells us its time for our annual round up of the last posting dates for delivery of parcels and cards before Christmas.
- 22nd October 2013
Children at Lons School are working with the Ripley Royal British Legion to trial a new pack of products for the Poppy Appeal, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of Remembrance and the work of the Legion. .
- 17th October 2013
There is something for everyone this year in Heanor & Ripley, to find out what's on offer check out this blog!
- 3rd October 2013
As many as 27 children have died in the UK from blind cord injuries and accidents since 1999. Find out how you can keep your child safe and reduce the risk, with our highly recommended blind suppliers in Heanor and Ripley.
- 25th September 2013
Schools across our area have sent letters home this week to announce that they will be closed on Tuesday 1st October 2013 due to strike action, but what are the actual issues that are causing the problems?
- 14th August 2013
Bumper selection of 5 different films to choose from this week at our local Ilkeston cinema. From smurfs, minions and monsters for the kids to cowboys, Indians and futuristic action for the adults, find all the showtimes in our latest blog.
- 24th July 2013
Did you know that all 3 and 4 year olds in Heanor and Ripley are entitled to completely FREE childcare? Read on to find out where and when and how you can get hold of yours...
- 15th July 2013
Just in time for the great weather, Heanor's paddling pool is set to reopen for little feet this week
Codnor Boys opened their new club house facilities at the weekend and to celebrate they invited Alfreton Town Juniors along for some special celebratory games.
Wondering what to do with the kids over the summer holidays? Why not consider something different this year, and give them a summer of fun at one of the great summer schools that will be running across our local area during July and August?