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Is commonly called the Foreign Office or the FCO, is the British government department responsible for promoting the interests of the United Kingdom overseas, created in 1968 by merging the Foreign Office and the Commonwealth Office.
Founded in 2008, TravelPledge was set up to respond to the growing requests from travellers to be able to contribute financially to charitable social and environmental projects in the destinations they visit.
The Identity and Passport Service is responsible for issuing UK passports and identity cards and for the registration of births, marriages and deaths in England and Wales.
Websites We Like
At travelmatters we believe that there are additional things that matter when it comes to planning your holiday. Here are a selection of websites that you may find useful. To access, click on the icons or on the underlined words.
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Looking for a child friendly family holiday in the UK? Away with the Kids showcases campsites, hostels, hotels, cottages, VW camper vans, tree-houses, tipis and party houses all with an emphasis on providing the base for truly family friendly holidays. Take a look...you may be inspired!
Every parent knows it costs a fortune to raise children - and the amount of stuff we need could sink a battleship (or two!). With this in mind, beansprog is the website which makes life easier - a mums' marketplace for buying and selling brand new and quality second-hand baby, kids and maternity stuff. Snap up a great value purchase from a travel cot to a ski jacket or jigsaw puzzle or make some money from your own outgrown but still lovely kids stuff. Find it all on beansprog!
Whilst there is still some debate, it is generally agreed that the build-up of greenhouse gases, created in part by an increase in human activity, is leading to global warming. Tress for Cities will help to offset your emissions by investing in a combination of projects, including investment in reforestation at home and overseas and in partnership with Climate Care, in energy efficiency programmes in developing countries.
Tiny Tots Away is one stop on-line shopping, packing and delivery service, providing direct, safe and secure access, to a wide range of branded, favourite and essential infant care products & services. This service is designed to take all the worry and stress out of travelling with babies and toddlers. Once selected, all your purchases will be securely packed, shipped (with UPS) and tracked to the desired destination, ensuring they arrive to co-incide with arrival.
'We are pleased to introduce you to the recently launched NappyValleyNet.com, your indepensable guide to life in SW London. It will make your life easier by giving you the inside track on everything from top local schools, sports, travel, childcare and activities to fabulous party entertainers. You can chat to other mums, share your tips and discover what everyone else is talking about. But that's not all. They've teamed up with some of your favourite Nappy Valley brands to bring you some exclusive NappyValleyNet.com offers. Simply go online to find out more...'
One Green Earth is an online eco directory, that has been running since October 2006. They offer green businesses a profile page with a link to their site.
As seen on BBC Breakfast, School Together Now.com is a free social website aimed at school children and their parents. It aims to unite the local community surrounding our schools whilst revolutionising the way education is funded in Britain.
'By parents - for parents', this site has a wealth of information and helpful advice on all aspects of parenting. Mumsnet is. Mumsnet is an online network of parents pooling their knowledge on everything from how to get a baby to sleep through the night to the best places to go on holiday with a five-year-old. Visit mumsnet for advice, tips & product recommendations from the people who know best, other parents.
Recommended Family Holidays is the place to find independent family friendly holidays that are recommended by other mums and dads. Finding self catering family holidays online can be difficult, but with Recommended Family Holidays you will find what you need for your family holiday in France, England, Scotland and Ireland.
The Parent Practice teaches a series of valuable, easy to learn techniques to make your life as a parent more fulfilling and your children feel happier and more confident. They offer 5 weeks Positive Parenting Classes, Private Consultations and Topic Based Workshops in both the daytime and evening. Go to a FREE taster session of their Parenting Classes held in Clapham South, Putney, Fulham and Wimbledon or you can host at home.