Why childrens sunglasses are not just a fashion item

Sunglasses could be just as important for children to wear as suncream. UV rays can cause damage to the eyes leading to eyesight problems later in life

Remember the waterproof clothing for Kendal Mountain Festival

The Kendal Mountain Festival takes place on 18-21 November, with the art exhibtion open from 30th October. If you plan to head to the Lakes remember the childrens waterproof clothing.

Spending Review Means Family Walks May Become More of A Challenge

Families may need to be armed with more than their childrens waterproof clothing when setting out on walks. The recent spending review may mean that less money is available to spend on the upkeep of footpaths

National Park Has Thrones Fit For A King

The Yorkshire Dales National Park has been awarded 5 stars for one of its loos

Snow falls in Europe encourage kids to pull on their snow boots and ski jackets

Those youngsters eager to try out their kids ski jackets and childrens snow boots this winter, will be pleased to learn that as much as 40cm of snow was reported at European glacier destinations at the beginning of this week.

Time to Pull on the Kids Ski Jackets and Snow Boots for the Relentless Freeze

A snow sports and music event is taking place this weekend at Battersea Power Station in London. The action packed Relentless Freeze Festival will see music, skiing and snowbaording excitement as well as a retail village

Try the Forestry Commission's top ten places this half term

If you are looking for somewhere to head out this half term, armed with your childrens waterproof clothing, try one of the Forestry Commission's top ten places

Pull on childrens waterproof clothing to visit one of the UK's favourite tourist destinations

The Brecon Beacons has been voted one of the UK's favourite tourist destinations at the recent Guardian Observer travel awards

kids given chance to don kids ski jackets with bursary award

Schools who would like to give pupils the chance to try snow sports can apply for the Thomas Lang bursary

Inaugural Monmouthshire Walking Festival

The first Monmouthshire walking festival is ideal for half term

New Path for Jurassic Coast

Plans to build a new coastal path around the Jurassic coast will make it easier for families to enjoy cliff top walks

It's time to go hedgerow picking

It's time to go hedgerow picking - but the Foods Standards Agency issues warnings about children being unsupervised

The first frost of the autumn hit the UK this weekend

The first frost of the autumn hit the UK this weekend, it was a day for pulling on the kids wellies and getting outside

Rain stops play at the Ryder Cup

Heavy rain at the Celtic Manor has stopped play on the first motning of the Ryder Cup

There's no such as bad weather, just bad clothing

Autumn days are great for getting out but it can be muddy underfoot not to mention wet.

Make Sure You Are Kitted Out for the Half Term Break

Half term is only a few weeks away. Whether you are planning to stay in the UK or go abroad make sure you are kitted out with the right gear

Its goodbye to summer

It seems that summer is now behind us and Autumn is rolling in

Monsoon Season Blamed for Delays

Monsoon weather has been blamed for some of the delays to building work for the Commonwealth Games due to start later this week.

Is it cooler to be wet?

It may not be quite so cool in some kids eyes to wear jackets to school

September cools off

Cooler mornings are on their way as September cools off

Get out the kids mittens frosty mornings are on their way

It's time to get out the kids mittens as frosty mornings are on their way

Summer Showers

Don't let summer showers dampen your holidays

Enjoy your boat trip at the sea side

Don't forget that even though the beach might be nice and warm, once you're out at sea it can be a different story

Real Moby Dick Discovered

Initerested in Whales - a real Moby Dick has been discovered

Quick as a Flash

Don't get caught in the sudden rainstorms we sometimes have after a heatwave

World Cup Quiz - test your knowledge

World Cup Quiz - test your knowledge with our quick quiz

Wildlife in Your Garden in June

Wildlife in Your Garden This Month, See What You Might find

Wimbledon - Anyone for Tennis

It's Wimbledon - anyone for tennis?

Summer Solstice

What is the summer solstice all about and what does it mean

Look After Ladybirds....Eight Good Bugs Worth Keeping Around

Look after ladybirds...eight good bugs to keep around

Scouting for Boys and Girls

Scouting has seen a massive increase in children joining

Squirrel Banded from Alton Towers

Squirrell Banned from Alton Towers

Half Term Holiday Activities

Come and make a bird feeder at Little Terra, Derby during the half term holidays

Things to do with the kids on general election day

If you are looking for ideas of what to do with the children because your school is shut for polling, then we have plenty of activities to suggest plus lots of toys and games

April showers ..are you ready for them

April showers....are you ready for them

March Weather, a Return to Winter?

Weather at the end of March is a return to winter, rather than looking forward to Spring

Union Jacks on Sale for The Queen's Visit to Derby

Union Jack flags are on sale at the Little Terra store in Sadler Gate, Derby ready for the Queen's visit on Maundy Thursday

Free Easter activities at Little Terra, Derby

Looking for something to do with the children during the easter holidays?

Children's Bird Watch Survey Results

The RSPB has published the results of its Big Schools Bird Watch Survey, which encouraged children to go bird watching at school

Story Time at Sadler Gate, Derby store

Come along to story time, at 10.30am every thursday.

Official Scout clothing available from Little Terra

Official Scout clothing available from Little Terra

Little Joules Winter Stock Now In Store And Online!

Little Joules Winter Stock Now In Store And Online!

Store Open in Derby

Little Terra's first store is now open in Derby