The Baby Show ExCel 

ExCel London, E16 1XL

9:30am-5:30pm

Another chance to visit the country's most sensational baby event, with everything you could possibly want for you and your baby under one roof! There's the ultimate choice of shopping, entertainment and events throughout the day as well as advice and demonstrations.

The Baby Show is full of

new and innovative products, big brands and smaller unique exhibitors.

No one will leave empty-handed!

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The Glizzard

Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5GA

11am, 12pm, 2pm

A magical storytelling adventure to celebrate National Storytelling Week. Hunt for the elusive Glizzard in the enchanted woods around the scenic country park. Spaces for this exciting event are limited, so early booking is highly recommended. Don't miss this wonderful adventure which is sure to guarantee oodles of New Year fun for the whole family! Admission: £3.00 per person in advance or £4.00 per person on the day. Happy hunting!

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Beautiful Bugs at Marwell

Colden Common,  SO21 1JH

Open daily from 10am

Marwell Wildlife is an unforgettable day out for all animal lovers, from toddlers to pensioners. The centre is filled with spectacular animal species - many of which are endangered in the wild. Enjoy walking around the park or hop on board the road train which takes you from one fascinating area to another. Visit this February to find out all about insects and life in cold blood, with the chance to meet a real-life Royal Python!

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Fizzy Kids

10 Camp Road, Farnborough GU14 6EW

9:30am-6pm

Fizzy Kids is a great party and playspace in North Camp, Farnborough, with a fantastic large toddler area where parents can comfortably watch their children play. The soft play area for older children has rope bridges, tunnels and a fun four man slide. The café serves freshly ground coffee, tea, soft drinks and the fabulous 'indulgence' hot chocolate is a must!

Admission: Under 9 months FREE, 9-12 months £2, 1-4 years £3.50, Adults go free.

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Westbury Manor Museum

Fareham, PO16 0JJ

10am-5pm

This super exhibition of original artwork from Eric Hill's 'Spot' books celebrates the 30th anniversary of the much loved children's story, 'Where's Spot?'. It features a collection of original artwork from the book and other popular Spot books, including Spot Goes to the Farm and Spot's Birthday Party. The displays show how this adorable little puppy became one of the best-loved children's characters of all time.

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Just Ceramics

323 Fleet Rad, Fleet

GU51 3BU

10am-5:30pm

Choose a gorgeous piece of pottery then paint and design it your way. Experts will be on hand to help and inspire you to create your very own work of art. You don't have to be artistic to produce a fantastic piece of pottery and it's great fun for all ages, so why not pop in and join the creative fun with your little ones? Last painting session is one hour before closing. Admission: Studio fee £5.00 per decorator, plus cost of pottery (prices range from £4.00 to £35.00).

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Very Useful Products
VUP Baby is dedicated to providing customers with a one-stop shop of the best non-toxic baby products from around the world, which are free from BPA, phthalates and other nasty toxins. All of their products have been carefully vetted and are practical yet fabulously stylish, offering a family-friendly range of products suitable for both mum and baby. Pick up a bargain or two at the fantastic VUP Baby January sale, and don't miss the adorable range of Anne-Claire Petit Toys on offer this month.

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Did yours make the list?

Harry has replaced Oliver as the most popular boys' name in Britain! The moniker knocked Oliver off its perch only a year after it bumped Jack from the top spot, which had held its coveted position for 16 years. In the girls list, Olivia kept its number one ranking despite strong competition from Lily, which climbed to second place. The list was compiled from a national survey of 434,756 babies born to members of the Bounty Parenting Club in 2011. Did your child's name make the list?

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Fantastic Baby Books

2012 is set to be an exciting year for Templar with their unique and interactive Alphabet Board Book, which helps make the shape of each letter of the alphabet memorable for first-time readers. This year little ones can also meet Lenny Long-legs and Naughty Nancy, the latest Mini-Monster Mates in Sam Lloyd’s brilliant finger puppet series, as well as engage with popular nursery rhymes in the books ‘Five Little Ducks’ and ‘Over the Moon’, which feature delightful illustrations by David Melling.

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Stargaze with the Family

‘Stargazing’ - in association with BBC Two Stargazing Live - provides an opportunity to look above and beyond the trees and view winter constellations.  Enjoy a night under the stars on Friday 20 January from 7-10pm where the evening begins in the Visitor Centre, before heading into the Park to view the fascinating night sky. A selection of telescopes will be available to use on the lakeside picnic area. All ages are welcome and tickets are £3 per adult and £2 for children.

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Soft Toy Storage Solution!

A new way to store all those soft toys that clutter your home! The Zoo is the new soft toy storage system that lets children keep their soft toys and furry friends safely and securely. It’s the perfect way to stop hoards of soft toys from hiding in the corner of the playroom or camping out at the end of the bed. Fun to use, The Zoo is made from sustainably-sourced wood and has child-safe flexible bars that keep soft toys in and children out. The Zoo screws to the wall for safety and takes up a minimal amount of space.

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Ready, Steady, Grow!

This spring, Innocent are aiming to get kids outside planting and harvesting their own gardens. From March all the way through until May, every box of Innocent kids smoothies or fruit tubes will come with its very own pack of easy to grow seeds. There are six different varieties to collect, including carrots, tomatoes, cress, basil, violets and sunflowers – all of which grow into something you can eat! Every pack will include growing instructions, cut-out and keep plant markers and cool plant facts.

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