90% of parents think children are losing their imaginations by age ten, a new study reveals.
Researchers found lack of outdoor play and too much time spent on computers and games consoles are being blamed for making today's children less imaginative.
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Families invited to enjoy the Magic of Trees
Wed, 24/07/2013 - 17:38The Big Give Garden Party
Wed, 24/07/2013 - 17:23On Sunday 28th July, Charitable Website The Big Give Will Host the Fourth Big Give Garden Party in the Amazing Grounds of a Historic Manor House. Sir Alec Reed, committed philanthropist and businessman, is once more opening the gates of his picturesque 15th Century Jacobean Manor House grounds in Little Compton, Warwickshire to the public.
Rare chance to run a characterful country pub in Nympsfield
Thu, 18/07/2013 - 20:49A charming pub in the heart of Cider with Rosie country is on the market with sector experts Colliers International.
The Rose & Crown in Nympsfield, is a characterful watering hole situated in the pretty Stroud Valleys just 20 minutes from Cheltenham racecourse near the tourist hotspot of Woodchester Mansion - where HRH Prince of Wales is a patron.
New owner promises to get behind The Plough at Finstock
Thu, 18/07/2013 - 20:42Popular country pub the Plough Inn at Finstock has been sold to Midlands hospitality sector veteran Guy Wallis.
The deal - broked by Peter Brunt at Colliers International - has gone down well with locals who packed the pub this week following a refurb and re-launch.
Building robots is child's play for local children in Fairford
Thu, 18/07/2013 - 20:17To encourage children to become the engineers of tomorrow, GFirst LEP has been working with a specialist engineering company, New Chapel Electronics based in Fairford, and STEMworks, to work with local primary schools to build and program robots as part of a county wide challenge to raise enthusiasm in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Graduate Celebrates Prestigious Internship
Fri, 12/07/2013 - 11:26Fine Art Photography graduate Katy Phillips will be heading stateside to take up a prestigious internship with Magnum Photos in September.
Record breaking 18th Annual Classic Car Run
Thu, 11/07/2013 - 11:41The Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury Annual Classic Car Run took place on Sunday 30 June 2013 with a record number of vintage, classic, and rare models completing the 80-mile course.
Not only a record number of vehicles, 200, but at £10,000 the most raised for Charitable causes in the events 18 year history.
Prime Minister chooses Hook Norton real ales for Number 10!
Fri, 05/07/2013 - 20:10On Thursday 4th July the Prime Minister, David Cameron held a BBQ in the garden of Number 10 Downing Street for conservative MPs and specifically requested for Hook Norton real ales to be served at the event.
The Feathered Nest Country Inn - ‘Best Pub Restaurant 2013' - Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards
Fri, 05/07/2013 - 20:01The 11th Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards took place on 1 July at Cheltenham Racecourse, with HRH The Princess Royal as Guest of Honour.
The Green Dragon String Quartet at Elkstone Church
Fri, 05/07/2013 - 19:49St John the Evangelist Church. Elkstone. GL53 9PD 13 July 2013 7.30pm
You are invited to join us for an entertaining evening of Summer Music in the 1000 year old Church set high up in the small village of Elkstone. Whilst listening to the music you will be able to appreciate the superb acoustics in the church which are helped by the superb Norman arches. .
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