Here's a selection of links to other sites which may be of interest to you, some are chosen because they are related to an active outdoors lifestyle, others for their association with babies/children products, and some just because we like them.
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CLA - Country Land Owners Association
The CLA has 50,000 members who own and manage 60% of the countryside in England and Wales bringing benefits to those who visit and spend their leisure time in the country.
The Countryside Agency is the statutory body working to conserve and enhance the countryside and help everyone to enjoy this national asset.
Countryside Foundation for Education
Committed to improving understanding of rural Britain and protecting one of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in the world through the education of the next generation of decision makers.
Conservation Walks throughout England in countryside managed under environmental schemes providing public access. (Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food)
Database of the British hills & mountains Sharware - you can keep a tally of hills and routes climbed in each area, displayed as a list or in graphic form. Routes are supplied with ascent profiles and search facilities are included for hills and other relevant features.
More than a million hectares of forest dedicated not only to timber production, but also to the multi-purpose benefits forests can provide including recreation and public access.
At the forefront of the struggle to protect the environment.
Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers (IPROW)
Countryside access and local contact information plus searchable databases
612,000 acres of beautiful countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus almost 600 miles of outstanding coastline and more than 200 buildings and gardens of outstanding interest and importance.
The Ramblers' Association is an environmental organisation campaigning to encourage walking, open up public footpaths, protect the countryside and secure the freedom to roam on mountains, moors, heaths, downs and common land in England and Wales.
British Tourist Board guide, from day trips to long holidays
Leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of the UK's native woodland heritage.
| Dog Basics | If you're out there with your dog then there's advice, information on training and the Alac range of harnesses from Sweden - inexpensive and very effective |
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Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services supporting Parents and Professionals in the UK and Ireland
Association of Radical Midwives
Midwives, student midwives and others in the UK committed to improving the maternity care provided by the NHS. Good links for some in-depth research.
By the time you have had three or four children you might, just might, know most of what you need to know (or would make life easier) before you have your first. Visit baby tips to get the benefit of other people's experience, and contribute your own.
Learning resource for kids, supporting the national curriculum.
Eden Nannies is one of London's leading domestic placement agencies, offering a wide selection of elite Nannies both live in and live out, and Maternity Nurses. Temporary and permanent Nannies and Maternity nurses throughout the UK and overseas.
A nursery and childcare job website that helps nurseries, parents and agencies find childcare staff and helps childcare professionals find jobs. We also offer a free CV broadcast service to job-seekers.
A free internet recruitment service for anyone needing childcare
The largest and best known childbirth & parenting charity in Europe, and is the voice of parents on antenatal, birth and postnatal issues.
Natural Parenting information and resources
Find a Nursery in your area.
The central source for information and advice on all nappy-related issues , for local authorities, the media, health professionals and individuals.
Only the best cotton nappy advice, sales and support.
Tamba - Twins & Multiple Births Association
Tamba is a registered charity in the United Kingdom for all parents with twins, triplets, quads, quins, sextuplets or more - to help them meet the challenge of their unique experience!
New UK based online community for parents of twins (or more). Information and links to local groups or other parents.
Over 1000 pages of information and advice on a range of pregnancy, parenting and baby related themes offers a free service to pregnant mums, expectant dads and new parents in the UK
Promotes pre-school education and provides free learning resources, practical information and help to all early years practitioners and parents
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The kids (5, 4 & 2 years) had a brilliant time and so did we. Lots to do, excellent facilities with no rip off prices once you're there, and staff genuinely eager to ensure that nothing is too much trouble to make your stay perfect. Fully booked and we found neither queues nor crowds anywhere !
Legoland, a good day out...try to go off season.
Information on kids clubs, sports and activities as well as great days out, shopping and holidays all over the UK
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A wide selection of traditional toys and gifts - rag dolls, puzzles, jewellery and wooden toys.
Top quality items for all your christening, personalised, gift, hand-painted furniture, nursery, toy, hand-knitted and smocked clothing desires
World wide market leaders of Wooden Toys
Kites..more kites, and specialist educational equipment
Everything your ‘country tot’ could ever need or want - toys, books, clothing & wellies etc.
High-quality illustrated information books and interactive software for children.
Voted Best Toy Retailer Of The Year 1998/9 by both BBC Toybox and Right Start.
Leading Web-based retailer focused exclusively on children's products, including toys, video games, software and videos.
One of the leading brands of quality toys.
A brilliantly simple toy developing co-ordination / balance and timing skills
Suppliers of Educo Bead Mazes amongst other things - worth a visit
Beautiful hand crafted toys made from quality natural materials.
Tulip toys is an exclusively on-line toy shop based in the UK and specialising in a select range of wooden toys and children's gifts.
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Bayb Exclusive Designer Babywear Online Shopping Experience, providing a gift service, baby naming, pregnancy chart and lifestyle information
Gorgeous Swiss cotton nightware to make bedtime a special event
Everything your ‘country tot’ could ever need or want - clothing & wellies, toys, books etc.
French Fashions for the kids
Specialist supplier of children's outdoor gear and equipment to keep your child warm, dry and protected from the elements. High quality, user friendly and secure online web site. All the gear you need to get out and about with your baby or child. Little Trekkers make it easy to keep on trekking once the family arrives !
One of the best online websites that I have found, & really top quality gear. Muddy Puddles colourful, durable, machine washable waterproofs have been especially designed with wet, dirty children in mind. A range of garments provides the perfect answer for dirt despairing parents. They also sell good painting aprons (although these are not yet on their website).
Fun colourful clothes for children
Quality wet weather gear from Scandinavia, the Elk leather baby boots do look adorable, but then... so did the Elk !
Groovy kids clothes from around the world for babies, toddlers, children and teens.
Quality waterproof clothing for your child to enjoy an active happy outdoor lifestyle.
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High quality designer business suits, for the expectant professional mother, at sensible and affordable prices
Created to help you choose the right nursing bra and give you the widest selection of nursing bras and maternity bra possible
Zeta West mail order pregnancy products shopping
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Shopping, activities, news and links
All4KidsUK.com is the comprehensive directory for children's needs making light work of those every day decisions about where to find anything.
Parenting information, reviews, news and links
Parenting information, reviews, news and links
Dedicated to all new and used parents around the world and, to those comtemplating parenthood.
The UK's hands-on guide to pregnancy, birth and life !
Parenting information, reviews, news and shopping
Providing baby names and information on pregnancy, childbirth and parenting over 100,000 baby names.
Parenting information, reviews, news and links.
Parenting information, reviews, news and links
Popular baby goods shopping links/search
Search over 15,000 mail order catalogs and WWW shopping sites
Information for families with young children, reviews and chat forums.
Baby goods shopping links/search
Junior
- The Finest Parenting Magazine in the World. The web site delivers the same great quality
mix of childrens fashion information and intelligent articles on education, travel and
health as the monthly news-stand magazine.
A must for all parents who want to give their children the best start in life.
Quality childrens products for the environmentally conscious
Parents Online is a one-stop site for information and advice aimed at parents of children aged three to twelve. Topics covered range from keeping the children amused during the holidays, to health matters and online shopping.
Parenting information, reviews, news and links
Parenting information, reviews, news and links
One-stop site for parenting tips, healthcare information, education advice and shopping guides
Over 2500 links to pregnancy and parenting related websites!
Baby Products and Services Search Engine
Popular shopping links/search
Comprehensive range of clothing for adults and children made from organically grown raw materials like cotton, silk, wool, and linen.
Parenting and shopping links
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All Terrain Pushchair designed for the older or larger child with special needs.
The Kangoo Rehab Buggy - an all terrain vehicle that offers 3-in-1 functions to the handicapped, partactive and physically disabled person.
Adapted Mountain Buggies plus other products for special needs children.
If you need something with paediatric posture management the all terrain MOTI ACTIV is designed to alter perceptions about what a wheelchair should look like. Its streamlined design allows the child to be the first thing you see, not the chair.I think that it succeeds, this is a wheelchair with attitude.
A 3 wheel pushchair with postural control system, designed to enhance the seating position of children with moderate postural problems.
UK based supplier, installer and advisor on portable and permanent wheelchair ramps.
Whizz-Kidz is a national children's charity with a very simple goal - to give disabled children independent mobility.
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Egg Curry recipe, a delicious rich curry sauce Indian Restaurant style
The Darwin Awards commemorate individuals who have contributed to the human gene pool by removing themselves from it, normally through their own idiotic and fatal misadventures. Note - sense of humour required.
Modern, practical guides to organic gardening, lifestyle choices and the environment from Impact Publishing. Making these important topics accessible and rewarding for the widest range of people. Impact books reflect the needs of today’s readers for concise, practical information on the subjects that matter to them. Together with clear and accurate guidance, they provide action lists, top tips and details of where to find additional information all in one, superb package.
How to make your own 'play-doh'
Suppliers of dove cotes and doves. Keeping doves is easier than you may think and will change your life
