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HMS Warrior. Image by Geni, creative commons licence.3 historic ships and many other nautical wonders at Portsmouth’s reopened dockyard.Nelson, HMS Victory, the Mary Rose, the Royal Navy… all stirring names from Britain’s history. All happen to be part of Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, which reopens on Monday 24 August 2020. Portsmouth – less than 2 hours by train from London or a simple car journey – is packed to the gunwales with family activities....

Is lockdown playing havoc with your daily step count? It’s been drilled into us the importance of hitting our 10,000 steps a day (12,000-16,000 for kids!) to help improve our health and overall wellbeing.But you may be left wondering how you can hit those elusive figures whilst we’re in isolation and only able to leave the house for one hour’s worth of exercise each day. We’re sharing with you 13 fun ideas to help you increase your step count, stay active and get those endorphins going!...

Corpse brides, were-rabbits and a certain scissor-fingered gentleman. There’s no shortage of excellent Halloween films for families out there. But which streaming services have which/witch movies? We made like a gravedigger and dug deep into the options. Rather see a film at the cinema? Get Half-Term tickets to The Drive-In to see Hocus Pocus, Coco, Hotel Transylvania 3 and The Addams Family. NetflixPick of the bunch has got to be ‘Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit....

If you’re looking to create the best Genshin Impact Yaoyao build, then it’s vital to prioritise the weapons and artifacts that eke out as much healing as possible. This pint-sized catalyst user might be a four-star character, but she’s certainly no consolation prize, capable of providing a triad of continuous healing, elemental application, and reactions. Yaoyao is the first Dendro healer to grace the free PC game as part of the Genshin Impact 3....

Want to know about YuGiOh Master Duel secret packs? These special booster card packs for free-to-play CCG Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel are easy enough to find, given that they’re supposed to be a secret. But things are not as straightforward as you might expect so it’s worth reading up on the details. Secret packs all follow a particular theme, usually focusing on a specific card or archetype. Each pack is guaranteed to give you four headline cards for that specific pack, the other four cards are randomised....

Flapjacks are fibre-licious sweet treats that are not only simple to make but yummy to eat.Flapjacks are an example of a traybake recipe, containing porridge oats, golden syrup and in this instance, chocolate chips too. Despite our sweet addition of chocolate into this recipe, there are so many recipes for flapjacks to try out, and you can modify the flapjacks recipe to really make it your own.Popularised during wartime Britain in the 1920s as a cheap but delicious baking recipe to make that didn’t overuse rationing supplies, these chocolate chip flapjacks are British staples to any household, and something your kids will love making too....

We can’t help but admit that summer is the season we just can’t wait for!There are so many things to cherish about summertime. Hot dogs, ice creams (and ice cream sandwiches!) cheeseburgers, swimming pools, fireworks and, of course, sunshine; the list is never ending.Summer is that time of year when everyone is cheerful and everybody has a spring in their step when the sun shines, the days are long, and the birds sing....

Lockdown is the perfect time to finally watch all the films you’ve been meaning to see! If you’ve exhausted your DVD collection then Netflix is definitely the way to go. However, all those options mean it can be hard to actually choose something for all the family to enjoy! Don’t worry though, we’ve gone through and selected the best films no matter how old your kids are.The Adventures Of TintinPerfect for: Anyone who’s up for an adventure, kids and adults alike!...

The whole home-schooling concept can feel daunting at first, and it will certainly come with its challenges, especially while you’re still finding your groove as a family and as a parent-turned-teacher! Luckily, Netflix offers plenty of wonderful alternatives to boring ol’ classroom-style teaching. There are lots of fun and, most importantly, educational series available to stream at any time - especially for children who love animal programmes. Whether your kid is a jungle fanatic or an aspiring marine biologist, Netflix will help you answer all their burning questions about their favourite animals by ways of exciting and captivating programmes specifically geared at children....

After British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter Tara Asher signed Stormzy’s headline Glastonbury gig last year, she wrote on Twitter: “The more people that learn BSL, the closer we’ll be to achieving equality for the deaf community. If you don’t know sign language, be an ally and learn sign language,” – which is exactly why you’re reading this article.Learning sign language as a family is an important step towards creating a more inclusive society for deaf people, breaking down communication barriers and teaching children empathy....

Alex Harman Birthday Highlights Birth Name Alex Harman Place Of Birth , United States Age 19 years old Birth Date August 30 2004 Alex Harman Facts Child Star? no Occupation Social Media Influencer Education & Qualifications About Alex HarmanAlex Harman has a huge following on her TikTok account for her lip sync videos.Alex Harman opened her self-titled TikTok account in 2019, with which she has thousands of followers. She’s also a well-known Instagram celebrity who got to fame by posting photographs with motivational phrases and Reels on her account, and she has a sizable Instagram following....

Alex Brooker Birthday Highlights Birth Name Alexander James Brooker Place Of Birth Croydon, England Age 39 years old Birth Date May 15 1984 Alex Brooker Facts Child Star? no Occupation Sports Journalist Education & Qualifications Liverpool John Moores University Net Worth $3,000,000 Current Partner Lynsey Brooker Parents Gordon Brooker, Elaine Brooker About Alex Brooker Alexander James Brooker is a famous journalist and sports reporter from England.He attained celebrity status for his outstanding journalism for Channel 4....

Ali Astall Birthday Highlights Birth Name Ali Astall Place Of Birth Newcastle, Australia Age 45 years old Birth Date December 18 1978 Ali Astall Facts Child Star? no Occupation Talent Manager Education & Qualifications Net Worth $2,000,000 Current Partner Declan Donnelly Children Isla Elizabeth Anne Parents Angela Astall, Anthony Astall Siblings Simon Astall About Ali Astall Ali Astall is an Australian-born talent manager who works in the entertainment industry.In addition to working at the celebrity agency called James Grant Management, Ali Astall is a brilliant manager....

Andrew Gregory Birthday Highlights Birth Name Andrew Gregory Place Of Birth Toronto, Canada Age 24 years old Birth Date October 14 1999 Andrew Gregory Facts Child Star? no Occupation Content Creator Education & Qualifications About Andrew Gregory Andrew Gregory is an internet celebrity, particularly famous on Instagram and TikTok. He is from Canada.One of the main reasons (and perhaps the most prominent one) why he became well known was his relationship with Kristen Hancher (April of 2016), a popular TikTok star....

The Destiny 2 Arc 3.0 builds are here, alongside the elemental subclass rework which has arrived with the Season of the Plunder launch. Following the introduction of Stasis, plus the Void and Solar overhauls, the Arc subclass has been revamped to include a system of aspects and fragments that allows players far greater customisation than they had in their previous iteration for the sci-fi FPS game. Players can also choose from different options for their Super ability, grenade, melee, jump, and class abilities....

What are the best story games on PC? If you’re looking for a great story that you can’t put down, you’ve come to the right place. Escape into something special with our list of the best story games on PC, from endings that will have you weeping to heart-racing action titles. Some of the most unforgettable stories in recent pop culture have emerged from some of the best PC games. They can go to many different places, such as surviving the Wild West as Red Dead Redemption 2’s antihero protagonist, solving crimes in Disco Elysium, or exploring the fraught relationships in God of War....

Brandon Banks Birthday Highlights Birth Name Brandon Desean Banks Place Of Birth Garner, USA Age 36 years old Birth Date December 21 1987 Brandon Banks Facts Child Star? no Occupation Football Player Education & Qualifications Garner Magnet High School Net Worth $5,000,000 Parents Monique McNair, Daryle McNair About Brandon BanksBrandon Banks was born on December 21, 1987 in Garner, Raleigh, North Carolina to parents Monique McNair and Daryle McNair.He attended the Garner Magnet High School, Bakersfield College, and Kansas State University....

Britanni Johnson Birthday Highlights Birth Name Britanni Johnson Place Of Birth Fort Worth, USA Age 34 years old Birth Date February 1 1989 Britanni Johnson Facts Child Star? no Occupation Eports Personality, Voice Artist, Actress Education & Qualifications Texas Christian University Net Worth $2,000,000 About Britanni JohnsonBritanni Deniece Johnson was born in Fort Worth, Texas, the United States on February 1, 1989.Britanni Johnson, a Texas native and Texas Christian University (TCU) graduate, has worked in the gaming, E-sports, and acting industries for over a decade....

Bryce Michels Birthday Highlights Birth Name Bryce Michels Place Of Birth Dalaware, USA Age 24 years old Birth Date February 22 1999 Bryce Michels Facts Child Star? no Occupation Influencer, Instagram Star Education & Qualifications Saint Louis University Net Worth $5,000,000 About Bryce MichelsBryce Michels is an American influencer and Instagram star.Bryce Michels regularly posts on the social media platform. Bryce Michels has amassed a large following on Instagram as well as Snapchat, where his fans keep up with his daily activities....

Christopher Sommer Birthday Highlights Birth Name Christopher Grantley Sommer Place Of Birth Brisbane, Australia Age 46 years old Birth Date June 30 1977 Christopher Sommer Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Net Worth $9,000,000 About Christopher Sommer Christopher Sommer is an actor who comes from Australia.He is popular for playing roles in TV, theater, and movies. His first film established him as a talented actor.Based on his work, he was considered fit for a leading role....