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Boom Followers' Special Songs
We asked our Boom followers what songs hold special significance for them. Perhaps just for them or for them and their partner or – most...
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Seven Family Festival Tips
Summer is here and festival season is upon us! Who can resist the colour, the excitement, the sound, the freedom and the adventure!
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A Very American Celebration
Boom Buddy family, The Shawvers, will be celebrating The Fourth of July again this year. Mum, Kim, tells us all about it!
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Summer Water Safety
Kayleigh from Puddle Ducks Derbyshire shares some top tips for keeping your little ones safe around water this summer.
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Keeping the Kids Safe in the Sun
With the weather taking a rather sudden sunny turn and with summer around the corner, now is a great time to talk about sun safety!
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A Creative Path: how being an actor makes you a creative parent
Simon, from the Boom Buddies Hilltop Family, shares his experiences as an actor and how this helps in unlocking the power of his...
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Book Reviews: 2nd Chapter, Matlock, recommend fantasy books for all ages
Fantasy is the base for all literature – from the original campfire tales, through Shelley and Dickens to Sarah J. Maas and her myriad of...
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What's On: May Half Term 2024
Hunting for dragonflies, meeting LEGO masterbuilders, creating dinosaur-themed crafts, attending inspirational storytellings and more!
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Katie Abey: Mum, Illustrator, Entrepreneur
Katie is a yellow-haired, creative illustrator human, who transmutes her deep feelings into artwork to make a positive difference.
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Derby Children's Picture Book Award
Here is a brief introduction to the three shortlisted books and the book that was highly commended, by a team of Derby teachers in 2024.
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Getting Creative in the Garden
By May, the garden is a hustle and bustle of life, the busiest time of year for both the gardener and its wildlife.
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Book Reviews: Boom Buddies
We invited our Boom Buddy Families to share a favourite book with the rest of our Boom community. Here are their picks!
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Craft: Create Your Own Puppet Theatre
Everyone loves making stick and sock puppets so how about making your own puppet theatre to re-tell your favourite stories or make up your o
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Five Family Films
The Ritz Cinema Belper is the perfect place to see a wide variety of films for all ages.
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Dancing through Parenthood
As many dancers do, I started at a very early age. I was extremely committed and trained hard.
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Launch of new regional fostering hub
A new regional fostering hub for the East Midlands has been launched. Foster for East Midlands is a collaboration between councils in Derby,
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Review: Belper Life-Fitness & Performance Physio
The perfect place to come for specialist treatment for any injury, ache or pain - or just to take some time out to relax.
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Review: Derbyshire Toy Libraries
When I mention Derbyshire Toy Libraries to friends and family who live elsewhere, they’re instantly, simultaneously curious, envious and...
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What's On: Markets in May and June 2024
It's getting to that time of year when being outside feels good! What better way to spend a day than soaking up some sunshine, wandering...
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What's On: Film and Theatre in May and June 2024
Since issue 33 is a special arts and literature themed edition, we've compiled this list of all the best local theatre and film events in...
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Boom Buddy Review: Sparks Film Club
Ignite imagination, build confidence and encourage a host of new skills whilst learning about the different aspects of filmmaking.
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Art with Heart: Is Creativity Your Calling?
Sophie is an illustrator, writer, health and skincare enthusiast, and mum. She is also training for her first marathon next April!
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Deadly Magnets in Toys: what you need to know
There has been a rise in the sale of dangerous super strong magnets wrongly being sold as toys, or included within other products.
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