{"id":8392,"date":"2021-03-11T15:30:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T15:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8392"},"modified":"2021-03-11T15:34:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T15:34:55","slug":"family-pass-top-picks-12-28-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/03\/family-pass-top-picks-12-28-march\/","title":{"rendered":"The LittleBird Family Pass Top Picks for 12th &#8211; 28th March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37-1024x530.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8400\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37.png\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/03\/family-pass-top-picks-12-28-march\/screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12-02-37\/\" class=\"wp-image-8400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37-1024x530.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37.png 1130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"462\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WheresWally3.width-800.original.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8411\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WheresWally3.width-800.original.png\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/03\/family-pass-top-picks-12-28-march\/whereswally3-width-800-original\/\" class=\"wp-image-8411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WheresWally3.width-800.original.png 700w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WheresWally3.width-800.original-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"443\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465-1024x443.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8431\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465.png\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/03\/family-pass-top-picks-12-28-march\/info-sample2-e1614026405465\/\" class=\"wp-image-8431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465-1024x443.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of fun to be had  over the next two weeks with Mother&#8217;s Day, St Patrick&#8217;s Day and Red Nose Day,\u00a0 plus Tails from the Zoo has been extended, Tim Peake joins the Science Museum Climate Change Talk and don&#8217;t miss the Where&#8217;s Wally? Weekender.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you find our guide useful, please share Top Picks with your family and friends and sign up to the newsletter. We publish our blog every two weeks but we promise the fun below lasts a lot longer than that!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/03\/family-pass-top-picks-12-28-march\/#online\">Virtual Events Dated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/03\/family-pass-top-picks-12-28-march\/#outdoor\">Outdoor Adventures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/03\/family-pass-top-picks-12-28-march\/#anytime\">Online Anytime<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/03\/family-pass-top-picks-12-28-march\/#make\">Make, Watch &amp; Listen<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online\">VIRTUAL EVENTS DATED <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Piano on the Moon <br>Saturday 13th March @ 11am &amp; 2.30pm\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"First Piano on the Moon trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GROEmIjqM3o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 to critical response, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horsecross.co.uk\/whats-on\/first-piano-on-the-moon-122202\">First Piano on the Moon<\/a> is written and performed by pianist and storyteller Will Pickvance. Half-man half-piano, Will combines storytelling and musical madness in this rollercoaster show about Mozart, music and the mooooon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the story of a boy who daydreams of playing in front of a big live audience. When his dream comes true he should be excited, but he worries that maybe the whole world will discover the truth \u2013 he can\u2019t really play the piano, he can only mess around and make people laugh. Mozart\u2019s music is mingled and mangled in this rambunctious show including the appearance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart himself. What can Will glean from the Master?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 7+ Access is via Zoom. Ticket \u00a35 per device. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horsecross.co.uk\/whats-on\/first-piano-on-the-moon-122202\">To find out more and book tickets, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tails from the Zoo &#8211; extended!<br>Sunday 14th March &amp; every Sunday @ 6.30pm until 28th March\u00a0<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tails from the Zoo \u2013 Extra Dates Added!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/21G2AjXiwm4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed this in Jan &amp; Feb, don\u2019t worry, thanks to Simon &amp; Schuster Children\u2019s Books, Tails from Zoo has been extended throughout March. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoo Virtual bedtime stories \u2013 read by keepers behind the zoos\u2019 closed doors. In a bid to keep their beloved animals in touch with their youngest fans during the nationwide lockdown, the zookeepers have swapped their brooms for books with a series of virtual bedtime stories reading a different animal-inspired story told from the two zoos\u2019 most popular exhibits every Sunday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zsl.org\/news\/tails-from-the-zoo--extra-dates-added\">To find out more, click here<\/a>. To tune in, visit ZSL London Zoo\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zsllondonzoo\">Facebook page <\/a>or ZSL Whipsnade Zoo\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zslwhipsnadezoo\">Facebook page<\/a> on Sunday at 6.30pm to find out what stories are being read and where.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museum of Natural History<br>Super Science Saturday<br>Throughout March\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37-1024x530.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8400\" width=\"412\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37-1024x530.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.02.37.png 1130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxford University Museum of Natural History has been hosting it\u2019s family science fair since 2015 where researchers take over the museum and share their exciting work with families. This year it\u2019s moved online and instead of running for a day, it\u2019s available throughout the month of March. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021\u2019s theme is \u2018Diversity\u2019 and in each section, you will find out about a different area of science, the people who are doing this research, and be able to try out an activity.\u00a0 Aimed at ages 8+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oumnh.ox.ac.uk\/super-science-saturday-online\">Find out more here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Little Angel Theatre &#8211; Where the Bugaboo Lives<br>Sunday 14th March to Sunday 2nd May\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bugaboo-header.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8401\" width=\"416\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bugaboo-header.png 659w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bugaboo-header-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Floyd and his sister Ruby creep into the dark, shadowy valley behind their house\u2026 a valley full of all kinds of spooky, creepy creatures and the scariest of them all, the Bugaboo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Floyd and Ruby at every step of their journey, as you decide which path they take and what monsters they meet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where the Bugaboo Lives is the Little Angel\u2019s first made-for-zoom, choose-your-own adventure style show for 5-11 year olds.This interactive experience is delivered via Zoom, where you will be greeted by a performer, watch a recorded version of the show, and take part in activities.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 5-11.Tickets \u00a313.50 per household.Running Time: 45 minutes approx. <a href=\"https:\/\/littleangeltheatre.com\/online-shows-and-activities\/watch\/where-the-bugaboo-lives-zoom\/\">Find out more and book your ticket here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Great Big Art Exhibition: Humour<br>Monday 15th &#8211; Sunday 28th March<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.07.04-1024x464.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8402\" width=\"403\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.07.04-1024x464.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.07.04-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.07.04-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.07.04.png 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t taken part in this UK wide art exhibition launched at the end of January, now\u2019s your chance. The exhibition is a 100 day-long celebration of the creativity in everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With museums and galleries still closed, everyone is invited to make an artwork and display it in your window, garden, your outdoor space or on your balcony for all to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final theme and inspiration for your works of art is Humour. The Great Big Art Exhibition runs until 7th May 2021. <a href=\"https:\/\/firstsite.uk\/the-great-big-art-exhibition-gallery\/\">Take part and download your pack, click here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science Museum Climate Change: The View From Space<br>Tuesday 16th March @ 7.30pm\u00a0<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3.-The-View-from-Space.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8404\" width=\"380\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3.-The-View-from-Space.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3.-The-View-from-Space-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the Science Museums 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/see-and-do\/climate-talks\">Climate Talk series<\/a>, astronauts Helen Sharman and Tim Peake join Maggie Aderin-Pocock and UNOOSA\u2019s Simonetta Di Pippo to assess how their work in orbit has helped us to appreciate our planet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the insights gained about Earth as we learn more about neighbouring planets, to the way in which advances in satellites and remote sensing are helping to track the effects of climate change more accurately than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Climate Talk series is aimed at ages 14+. Tickets are free but booking is required <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/see-and-do\/climate-talks\/view-space\">so book your place now.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mayor of London\u2019s St. Patrick\u2019s Festival<br>Wednesday 17th March @4pm &#8211; 10pm<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cropped-1024x367.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8406\" width=\"402\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cropped-1024x367.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cropped-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cropped-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cropped-1536x551.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cropped.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune into this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonirishcentre.org\/News\/stpatricksday\">live virtual event taking<\/a> that looks to showcase the best of Irish arts, performance, culture, food, and music from both Britain and Ireland. Offering a jam-packed evening of culture, conversation, and community fun. Look forward to creative workshops, music, traditional dance, storytelling and more plus an online film festival too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.london.gov.uk\/events\/2021-03-17\/st-patricks-day-2021\">See the whole schedule of events here.<\/a> Access the full event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonirishcentre.org\/News\/stpatricksday\">here.<\/a> <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Nose Day<br>Friday 19th March\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-25-at-11.30.37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8365\" width=\"405\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-25-at-11.30.37.png 959w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-25-at-11.30.37-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-25-at-11.30.37-768x358.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of ways you can take part and help fundraise for this year&#8217;s Red Nose Day including making sure you take part in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comicrelief.com\/rednoseday\/fundraise\/family-challenge\/\">Family Challenge<\/a>, adding your favourite joke onto a\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.ctfassets.net\/zsfivwzfgl3t\/2PELHfr0AuEdE4I1zE5Wyx\/dff37382c5742ef6da61a67112e58c61\/share_a_smile_poster_A4.pdf\">Share a Smile Poster<\/a> and putting it in your window, buying a red nose or getting your dancing shoes on\u00a0 and joining Gok Wan and his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comicrelief.com\/news\/red-nose-rave-after-party\/\">Red Nose Rave<\/a>, the official Red Nose Day after party at 11.30pm\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comicrelief.com\/rednoseday\/\">here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garden Museum\u2019s Family Online Cookalong<br>Saturday 20th March @ 10.30am<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Iris-Eva-Soda-Bread-with-laptop-490x345-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8409\" width=\"416\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Iris-Eva-Soda-Bread-with-laptop-490x345-1.jpg 490w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Iris-Eva-Soda-Bread-with-laptop-490x345-1-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenmuseum.org.uk\/events\/online-cookalong-march\/\">Garden Museums<\/a> family feasts cooking session online from your home kitchen. Each month in Learning, the Garden Museum finds a subject to explore with information and activities across food, science and creative learning. This March it\u2019s the potato and this hero staple vegetable will be the focus of their online cooking class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sessions will be led by the Garden Museum\u2019s Food Learning Officer Ceri, from her home kitchen. Aimed at ages 5 &#8211; 10 (with adult supervision required throughout). Assess via zoom. Cost:\u00a0 \u00a32 per family &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenmuseum.org.uk\/events\/online-cookalong-march\/\">find out more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">V&amp;A The Nonsense Museum<br>Saturday 20th March @ 11am and 2pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/families-online-performance-workshop-the-nonsense-museum-mar-2021_960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8410\" width=\"349\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/families-online-performance-workshop-the-nonsense-museum-mar-2021_960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/families-online-performance-workshop-the-nonsense-museum-mar-2021_960-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/families-online-performance-workshop-the-nonsense-museum-mar-2021_960-768x620.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the V&amp;A for a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/event\/X30X4Q3p\/families-online-performance-workshop-the-nonsense-museum-mar-2021\">Silly Saturday online<\/a> performance event, with theatre maker, Luke Saydon. Take a light-hearted view of some V&amp;A objects, with Professor Bluff, in this interactive comedy workshop and let your imagination laugh out loud.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will take place through zoom. Workshop times 11.00am for 5-7 year olds and 2.00pm for 7-12 year olds.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/event\/X30X4Q3p\/families-online-performance-workshop-the-nonsense-museum-mar-2021\">Find out more here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where\u2019s Wally Weekender<br>Saturday 20th &#8211; Sunday 21st March\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WheresWally3.width-800.original.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8411\" width=\"467\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WheresWally3.width-800.original.png 700w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WheresWally3.width-800.original-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take part in the National Literacy Trust first ever virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/literacytrust.org.uk\/events\/wheres-wally-weekender\/\">Where\u2019s Wally? Weekender<\/a>. Don the classic Where\u2019s Wally? red and white stripes and run, walk or jog your own 1k, 5k or 10k route to help support the literacy of disadvantaged children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take part anywhere and at any time during the weekend \u2013 it is up to you but for those raring to go on Saturday morning, the virtual event will officially kick off with a heart-pumping 15 minute Facebook Live warm up from world renowned football freestyler Jamie Knight.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ben Lyttleton &amp; Alex Bellos want you to join the National Literacy Trust&#039;s Where&#039;s Wally? Weekender!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SxjJSFWHEaQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone who takes part will get a free Where\u2019s Wally? costume, a medal and virtual goody bag once you have completed your route. Your goody bag will include an exclusive sneak peek of digital activities from brand new Where&#8217;s Wally? book, Where&#8217;s Wally? Party Time!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adult entry: \u00a320, Child entry: \u00a315. <a href=\"https:\/\/literacytrust.org.uk\/events\/wheres-wally-weekender\/\">Find out more here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Are Nature: Ray Mears in Conversation with Selina Scott<br>Thursday 25th March @ 7.30pm\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/25-Mar-Ray-Mears.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8412\" width=\"466\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/25-Mar-Ray-Mears.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/25-Mar-Ray-Mears-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn from the stealth of the leopard and the patience of the crocodile with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bl.uk\/events\/ray-mears-we-are-nature\">survival expert Ray Mears<\/a>, who has spent a lifetime in the natural world. Providing practical fieldcraft tips and insights into the secrets of the countryside, Ray will reflect on his work as a broadcaster and on \u2018Woodlore\u2019 his School of Wilderness Bushcraft. Learn how to tune your senses, enhance the experience of nature and understand your place within it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is presented by the British Library in partnership with Penguin Live. Ray Mears new book <em>We Are Nature: How to Reconnect to the Outdoors<\/em> will be launched at this event.\u00a0Tickets \u00a37.50 Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bl.uk\/events\/ray-mears-we-are-nature\">here\u00a0<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aardman Animations Fluffles: Online Model Making Workshop<br>Friday 26th March @ 4pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Book a model-making workshop!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xFgcDCqh_m8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aardman.com\/\">Aardman Animations<\/a> are giving you the chance to learn how to make your very own Fluffles from Wallace &amp; Gromit. Led by an expert model maker, you\u2019ll also get the opportunity to ask any burning questions you have and learn some insider Aardman tips, too<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets cost \u00a315 per household, with the workshop taking place via zoom. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aardman.com\/events\/model-making\/\">Find out more here <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/7216147729719\/WN_Wx2afyaeSqiiOiKXRDQ2dQ\">book your zoom here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel, a Scottish Opera Film<br>Available until 30th April\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.59.35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8414\" width=\"438\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.59.35.png 991w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.59.35-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-12.59.35-768x376.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the Scottish Opera: On Screen, delight in Humperdinck&#8217;s majestic score in this bright and vivid new staging of Hansel and Gretel.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banished from home by their exasperated parents, Hansel and Gretel plunge deep into the forest, ready for whatever adventures might come their way. But not everything is as it seems in this enchanted wood and the pair will need their wits about them if they&#8217;re to escape the clutches of the Christmas-crazed Witch who lurks there. As they venture through an eerie world of magic, fireflies and fairies they find that if they hang onto hope, even the darkest moments can be overcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishopera.org.uk\/shows\/hansel-gretel\/\">Watch it here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"outdoor\" style=\"text-align\"> OUTDOOR ADVENTURES <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Woodland Trust Winter Picnic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-13.05.01-1024x568.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8418\" width=\"387\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-13.05.01-1024x568.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-13.05.01-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-13.05.01-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-13.05.01.png 1083w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we\u2019re allowed to go outside for more than exercise, it\u2019s time to suggest a winter picnic to the kids. They might think you\u2019re mad at first but once you start talking hot chocolates and mulled apple juice, you might just get their attention. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/blog\/2020\/01\/winter-picnic-ideas\/\">Find some hot food and recipe ideas from the Woodland Trust here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring with Wildlife Watch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frogs_spawning_cpt_Jon_Dunkelman-1024x557.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8420\" width=\"398\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frogs_spawning_cpt_Jon_Dunkelman-1024x557.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frogs_spawning_cpt_Jon_Dunkelman-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frogs_spawning_cpt_Jon_Dunkelman-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frogs_spawning_cpt_Jon_Dunkelman.jpg 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is in the air and with the 21st of March marking the Spring Equinox &#8211;\u00a0 the date on which day and night are of equal length &#8211; it\u2019s time to take a moment and enjoy the change of season and what this means for wildlife. Birdsong reaches a peak and many flowers appear, in turn attracting insects including bees and butterflies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifewatch.org.uk\/seasonal-wildlife\/spring\">Wildlife Trusts guide of their top five things to look out for when you\u2019re out and about, click here\u00a0<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anytime\">ONLINE ANYTIME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Tate &#8211; Make a Mud Painting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make a Mud Painting | Tate Kids\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/505224173?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dig up some mud and then scratch in the surface to make a landscape or cityscape with Tate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/kids\/make\/paint-draw\/make-mud-painting\">To find out what you need click here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">London Transport Museum &#8211; Make your own roundel hot drink stencil at home<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8V7A4838.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8424\" width=\"432\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8V7A4838.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8V7A4838-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we slowly start to ease out of lockdown and traveling becomes an option again, why not&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>add a transport twist to your hot drink to get you back in the mood as travelling becomes a possibility again. Download the London Transport Museum\u2019s roundel template (or have a go at drawing it yourself) and make a stencil to decorate a hot chocolate or a babyccino. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ltmuseum.co.uk\/activities\/make-your-own-roundel-cappuccino\">Find out more here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun Kids Judge Bex<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Judge-Bex-image-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8425\" width=\"376\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Judge-Bex-image-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Judge-Bex-image-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Judge-Bex-image-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Judge-Bex-image-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun Kids presenter Bex has decided to dust off her Law Degree and bring the courtroom to her show! Do you have a dispute with your parents, friend, or sibling that you need settled in the court of Bex? Maybe your parents are withholding pocket money unfairly? Maybe your sibling is blaming you for losing their favourite toy? Whatever it is, Bex wants to know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bex will be reviewing each case with a fine tooth-comb and handpicking the ones she want\u2019s to try in her court. Once selected Fun Kids will be in touch with parents to arrange the trial. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkidslive.com\/contact\/judge-bex\/\">Find out more here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#architecturefromhome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.44.58-1024x385.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8426\" width=\"428\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.44.58-1024x385.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.44.58-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.44.58-768x289.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.44.58.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fosters + Partners have created a whole host of activities including drawing, making, playing, thinking and reading. From Paper skyscrapers to Creating your own City &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterandpartners.com\/news\/archive\/2020\/04\/architecturefromhome\/\">explore the world of architecture and be inspired here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make\"> MAKE THIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mother\u2019s Day brunch projects for kids<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.48.01.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8427\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.48.01.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8427\" class=\"wp-image-8427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.48.01.png 304w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.48.01-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.48.01-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.47.50.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8428\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.47.50.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8428\" class=\"wp-image-8428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.47.50.png 412w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-2021-03-11-at-14.47.50-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the kids want to treat mum to breakfast in bed, these recipes from BBC Good Food are simple enough for youngsters to have a hand in making them. I\u2019ll have the Breakfast Bagel Club please&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/mothers-day-brunch-recipes-kids\">Get ready for brekky\u00a0here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RedTedArt crafts &amp; cards inspiration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 Mothers Day DIYs - Cute &amp; Easy Mother&#039;s Day Gift Ideas - DIYs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JPZOL6CkmaM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>RedTedArt has a ton of ideas for gifts and crafts for Mother\u2019s Day, plus some printable cards too. C<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/mothers-day-crafts\/\">heck out these easy to make gifts and card ideas here.<\/a>  <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unicorn Bark<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unicorn Bark | Delish + Country Living\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1xCFCgTrU08?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you believe in unicorns or not, you can believe and make, then eat Unicorn Bark! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/uk\/cooking\/recipes\/a28841380\/unicorn-bark-recipe\/\">Get the full recipe here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WATCH THIS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But do this first\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn on the Subtitles\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465-1024x443.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8431\" width=\"379\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465-1024x443.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/info-sample2-e1614026405465.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A relatively new campaign with a simple message &#8211; Kids read more with the subtitles on. 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Aimed at young people aged 17-24,\u00a0 the campaign offers a series of short films uniquely co-created with the young audience it sets out to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The films introduce five characters, each of whom is contending with an issue related to loneliness, perfectionism, competitiveness, independence and social media \u2013 five of the most common issues negatively impacting young people, according to the campaign\u2019s research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 17 &#8211; 24. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aardman.com\/aardman-campaign-mental-health-young-people\/\">To find out more and watch the short films.<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Honor <\/strong><br><strong>Sky and Prime <\/strong><br><strong>TV-MA &#8211; suitable for mature audiences<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZJPOla_1Px0\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10-episode legal thriller stars Bryan Cranston a respected judge whose teenage son is involved in a hit and run that leads to a high stakes game of lies, deceit and impossible choices.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yes Day<\/strong><br><strong>Netflix March 12th<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yes Day starring Jennifer Garner | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y-3Vr8Ut8d0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Family comedy film starring Jennifer Garner, EdgarRamirez and Jenna Ortega about a mum and dad who decide to say yes to all their children\u2019s requests for one day only. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81011712\">YES DAY arrives on Netflix<\/a> March 12. 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A fascinating insight into the drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane \u2014 both on and off the track \u2014 during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80204890\">Watch Drive to Survive. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LISTEN TO THIS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dare to Lead Brene Brown<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: The Framework for Leading With Both Care and Accountability\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/show\/3oEPsPKDhPVoNNL7pH5db6?si=oeJtkonJSKW6d74-nzb4Wg&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brenebrown.com\/podcasts\/\">Dare to Lead<\/a> &#8211; Conversations with change-catalysts, culture-shifters and more than a few troublemakers who are innovating, creating, and daring to lead. From Barack Obama to women\u2019s footballer Abby Wambach.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Young Changemakers Podcast<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: S7 E13 - Education, digital literacy and women\u2019s empowerment with Savannah Cozzi\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/show\/34eRZ0UhigMAYtjLgKyB49?si=lJobLHPBTi64t7K0fnjpDw&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We share the stories of fearless young people working to create lasting change in their communities. We interview<a href=\"https:\/\/www.global-changemakers.net\/\"> young changemakers<\/a> from across the world about their motivations, ambitions and lessons learned along the way. 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