Chestnuts roasting on an open fire aren’t the only hazard to small children at this time of year. There are more yuletide dangers than there are days of Christmas.
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Skoosh, skoosh
Thursday, 14 December, 2017 - 18:15
Here is the sound of winter - scrape-scrape, scrape-scrape. Who hasn’t lain in bed on a December morning and heard the sound of early rising neighbours out in the street taking part the morning ritual of clearing the windscreen.
Deep Freeze
Wednesday, 22 November, 2017 - 10:24
Every year newspaper headlines warn us all that the coldest winter in a hundred years is about to envelop us in its icy grip. Of course, if the warning comes often enough then sooner or later the terrible prophecy is bound to come true.
Lifting the Lid on the Lab
Tuesday, 14 November, 2017 - 16:57
The Royal Institution (Ri) has been making science fun since it was founded in 1799, and fun is what it was for over 800 children and their parents who crowded into the Ri’s home in the heart of London on the 28th of October, for their Spooky Science Family Fun Day.
A serious “skoosh”
Wednesday, 1 November, 2017 - 08:44
There were headlines last year when a motorist was fined £600 for having an unsafe car. Among the three dangerous flaws the police found there was the matter of an empty windscreen washer bottle.
Treats or tricks?
Saturday, 28 October, 2017 - 11:00
Christmas? Well, yes of course. Easter? OK, it has its moments.
The Royal Institution
Monday, 23 October, 2017 - 11:37
For hundreds of years the Royal Institution have been introducing children, and their parents, to the wonders of science. Bitrex is very excited to be taking part in this year’s family fun day out event in central London over the Halloween weekend.
Social safety
Monday, 25 September, 2017 - 10:28
Another great thing about this time of year and the excitement of going back to school or nursery, or the extreme thrill of going for the first time, is the opportunity for new friends.
How to case the joint
Monday, 18 September, 2017 - 10:53
How do you keep a room safe – here’s a few tips from parents –
