Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: Premium Performance, Practical Price
A new tablet on the market that delivers excellent performance, vibrant display, long battery life, and family-friendly features at an affordable price for busy households.
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readers’ reviews
Reader’s reviews | Family shows and productions, movies for children, toys, activities et set.
Flying high with DJI Neo the family-friendly drone
Drone models like the popular DJI Neo are increasingly trendy with kids and adults alike. But in 2026, even tiny drones like this require a Flyer ID to be flown legally.
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Reader’s Review: the Snow Storm at the Trafford Centre
Today, my 11-year-old daughter and I went to see the Snow Storm show at the Trafford Centre, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. There was a great range of acts, truly offering something for everyone, and all the families around us — with children of different ages — were clearly enjoying themselves.
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Shaun the Sheep Circus Show – Shear Delight for All Ages
Shaun the Sheep Circus Show at Aviva Studios, part of Factory International in Manchester is a family-friendly performance that’s full of heart, humour, and skill.
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Virtual Reality
About six years ago, I bought a Google Cardboard headset for five pounds on eBay, as a bit of a
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Hornby Santa’s Express: All Aboard for Festive Fun
Looking for a festive gift the whole family can enjoy this Christmas? The Hornby Santa Express is a fun introduction to the world of railways and holiday magic.
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Extend your summer with a Subea SCD diving wetsuit
Our regular writer, Paul Wojnicki’s story on how the Subea 5.5mm SCD 500 kids’ wetsuit let his daughter enjoy the sea longer, keeping her warm, comfy, and protected while playing with friends.
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Messing About on the River with the Intex Challenger K2 Kayak
Read our hands-on Intex Challenger K2 inflatable kayak review. Discover setup, stability, comfort, and why it’s perfect for family paddling adventures.
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Xiaomi POCO F7 Pro Review: An Affordable Premium Phone for the family.
Recently I wrote for M&D about the new POCO F7 Pro from Xiaomi, which has built up an excellent reputation in the Android market, particularly for power and affordability.
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Cool coding for curious kids
Learning Resources pitch all their coding products as fun and educational toys designed to introduce children to coding and robotics. Here is a review of two robots: Artie, for drawing and writing, and a PYXEL dog.
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Have a POCO for Mother’s Day
Looking for a great gift for a special Mum? Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO has just launched its latest models, including POCO F7 Pro with flagship-level features and top end chipsets at ultra-competitive prices.
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