Win National Trust Family Membership with Canned Food UK!

To help celebrate National Family Week later this month (27 May - 2 June), Canned Food UK is giving one lucky family the chance to win a year-long membership* to the National Trust, where you will receive free access to hundreds of great attractions to experience together, from stately homes to castles!

Enjoying time together as a family is important and Canned Food UK has plenty of family-friendly meal ideas to get you and your clan to eat well and start to make the most of the warmer weather. Why not try aRoasted Vegetable and CousCous Salad,Falafel Pitta o rVery BerrieSmoothie? These portable treats are easy to take with you in flasks and containers for an on the go lunch. What’s more they all provide one of your 5-A-DAY and will keep you fuelled for a day of exploring at one of the many national parks or UK beauty spots this National Family Week!

Canned foods are a great source of nutrition that you and your family can trust to be at the peak of freshness and good for you. The canning process means that the contents are naturally preserved, giving your cans the convenience of a long shelf-life, without compromising on taste or nutritional value!

So what are you waiting for? Grab a can this National Family Week and see what tasty recipes you can make. There’s something for everyone on the Canned Food UK recipe database to try and you can even download the u.can cook iPhone app, featuring video demonstrations from celebrity chef James Martin.

To be in with a chance of winning a National Trust Family Membership, answer the following question:The canning process means that most canned goods can last for how long?

A) One Day
B) One Week
C) Six Months
D) Two years or more

To enter This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Competition ends 30th June 2013.

*Annual membership for two adults. Children under five go free.

Gibraltar Intro.

You can now fly direct to Gibraltar from Birmingham!

There is a lot to see and do in Gibraltar. We are looking forward to going there soon.

Could Gibraltar be a better choice than the Costa Del Sol. There are many reasons why the answer to that might be yes

The place was fantastic and we thank everyone involved for showing us their exciting country.

Our Gibraltar section now growing.

For more info now, visit their web site.

Thule for the holidays

If you’re packing up the car and heading off to a UK or European holiday-spot this year, you’ll want to travel in as much comfort as possible. Kids, suitcases, tents and bikes soon take up space and your family’s comfort and safety will become a top priority as you travel.

Thule, the world’s leader in sports and recreation products that make it easier for people to transport their equipment safely, securely and in style, has a wide range of products to add space to your car: roof boxes to add litres of extra space, cycle racks to transport bikes securely on the roof, back or tow bar and canoe and kayak carriers for water-sports enthusiasts.

The Thule EuroClassic G6 has become a firm favourite, due to its tilt function which allows easy access to the car boot. With the ability to carry up to four bikes, the Thule EuroClassic G6 is popular with families as well as cycle teams.
A smart roof box solution will add those missing litres of space to your car, meaning you can pack up all your usual gear and still travel in comfort.

Thanks to the new and spacious Thule Motion Roof Box, comfortable car journeys are guaranteed, as luggage can be conveniently stowed in the roof box. The Thule Motion has been commended by the press for its flawless mounting operation, drivability, weather resistance and price. It really is an absolute feat of engineering and design. Equipped with a fast-grip, quick mounting system and new dual-side opening, all fitting can be done from inside the box. It also clips on and off in a flash, making it perfect for the impromptu user.

Peter Barker, UK Business Manager at Thule commented: “A roof box is a welcome addition to the family hatchback or city commuter car and the wide range of Thule roof boxes on offer means there is something to everyone. Being able to add the extra space to your car as and when you need it, rather than carry the overheads of a larger vehicle the whole year round is convenient and at a time when people are buying smaller cars, smart.”

If you’re planning to hit the tracks, then Thule has the answers to transport your bikes safely and securely with the iconic Thule ProRide 591. The award winning roof top bike carrier has scored highest of all tested bike carriers in the category of cycle transport on the car roof. The Thule ProRide 591 fits directly onto a Thule car rack with the upmost ease, and it’s equally as simple to secure your bike. On a typical car fitted with a Thule roof rack, using the T-track of the Thule SlideBar or WingBar, you can fit up to 4 Thule 591 cycle carriers.

Thule products are available from all leading car accessory and leisure outlets, including Halfords. All Thule products come with a 5-year warranty.
For more product information and to find your nearest stockist using the Dealer Locator, visit www.thule.com

Personalised My Daddy Peppa Pig Book!

Your child joins Peppa Pig in this personalised edition of ‘My Daddy’ where they list all the things they love about their Daddies.

This adorable book is brought to you by Penwizard in partnership with Ladybird books and is the fourth personalised Peppa Pig book from their personalised collection. This is the first personalised title to include personalisation options for both your child and an adult, creating a truly personal unique gift for any Peppa fan – no matter what their age!

Peppa Pig is a hugely popular pre-school brand with many children adoring the loveable but slightly bossy little pig, this book is your child’s opportunity to star with their daddy alongside Peppa in their own personalised ‘My Daddy’ Book.

A book that will appeal to dads as much as children, as Peppa and your child talk about how much they love their dads - including all his little quirks! The perfect father's day present for little and big Peppa Pig fans to enjoy.

Personalised books are a perfect gift and a great way of getting your kids involved and excited about reading as they hear and read their name and see themselves and their daddy on the pages of the book.

Enjoy creating your child and their Daddy’s characters, simply choose their features, include new bald hairstyles, glasses and facial hair specifically for daddies!

Start your child’s Peppa Pig adventure at www.penwizard.co.uk.

Personalisation options include; child’s gender, first name, surname, hair colour and style, skin tone and eye colour, along with features for dad; bald hair, facial hair and glasses. You can leave a personal message from your child to their dad, that’s printed on the first page.

Books cost GBP14.99 and will be available from the end of May, available in time for and makes the perfect Father’s Day gift. Enter code 280509 at your basket for free P&P.

Splashing Around

From jumping in puddles to playing in the rain, nothing is off limits with Vertbaudet’s quirky new collection of wellies and rainwear.

Brick Red Showerproof Parka, from £29, Pale Grey/Cars Wellies, from £15
Stonewashed Convertible Trousers, from £19

For Girls

Navy Stripe Wellies
from £15

Raincoat, deep indigo, from £29

Dot/Print Wellies
from £15

For Boys

Showerproof Parka, navy, from £29

Wellies, pale grey/cars, from £15

Reversible Windcheater, grey, from £29

Stockist enquiries:
0844 842 0000
www.vertbaudet.co.uk