Hello to all readers!

BEAT THE BOREDOM AND BLUES!

January is the time when the grandchildren have played with their new toys, eaten all their goodies, can't play out because of the weather, been to the panto and generally become bored! Granny Look has some suggestions to try to beat the boredom!

Go to www.thelittleangeltheatre.com to find details of their "Puppet Pantos" for all ages from toddlers upwards. Original music, rod puppetry, theatrical wizardry and much more make this a magical production for all the family, which runs until the 27th January.

For older children (7 upwards) there's the Almeida Theatre's first Christmas family production, which uses actors and dancers to convey the world of Marianne Dreams - an adaptation of a children's classic by Catherine Storr. You'll find full information at www.almeida.co.uk

There's a new children's movie out on general release - have a look at www.alvinandthechipmunksmovie.com where you and the grandchilren can read the synopsis and get details of where it is showing at a cinema near you or them!

Lift the blues with the lighthearted, fun film The Bee Movie. Released in November, the grandchildren probably won't have seen it with all the pre-Christmas excitement, so check it out at www.beemovie.com

BARGAINS, BOOKS and BELATED GIFTS

There are always bags of bargains after Christmas and New Year - whether you've a grandchild's birthday coming up, a special occasion or even want to shop early for next Christmas www.allkids.co.uk is a must to look at! Everything from furniture to fun days out are listed here - at special offer prices!

Maybe your grandchildren received cash for Christmas - buy got so many other games, gifts, goodies etc. they don't know what to spend it on! Encourage them to read by visiting www.index-books.co.uk where they not only have lots of children's books - but many of them are at bargain prices. You might even find some for yourself!

www.thebookpeople.co.uk have some great offers on a wide range of children's fiction and non-fiction books. These start from babies through to big ones (including adults!) and you're sure to find something here, for all tastes and interests.

If you have remembered someone you forgot a Christmas gift for you will find lots of suggestions at www.grannylook.com. Check out all her links under the different categories - she is sure you will find that special belated gift somewhere.