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Free things to do with the kids in Bath this summer

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The school summer holidays are just beginning, but it doesn't have to be a challenge to keep the kid's entertained. Whether you want to explore the historic past of the city, have a picnic in an award-winning park or follow the steps of you favourite Hollywood star , Bath has it all - and for free! Enjoy Royal Victoria Park The award-winning park is overlooked by the Royal Crescent and with 57 acres it boasts free attractions including a skateboard ramp, tennis courts, 12 and 18- hole golf courses , a children’s play area and 9- acre botanical garden - so there’s plenty to keep the kids busy. Royal Victoria Park Bike ride down the canal The popular 10 mile walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal starts at Bath locks before heading north towards Bathwick and through the village of Bathampton where you can detour to visit the Toll Bridge over the River Avon. Read More Turning south, you head to Claverton towards Monkton Combe and then head to Limpley Stoke and Freshford w...

After months of controversy, Texas bathroom bill dies quietly - Longview News-Journal

In the end, the controversial bathroom bill went quietly.  For more than a year, Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick led the crusade for a state law to regulate bathroom use for transgender Texans — an initiative that resonated with social conservatives, including many pastors, who backed him up. Patrick for months stood firm in his pursuit for a bathroom bill even while similar campaigns in other states fizzled out.  He was met by loud opposition that only grew with time and eventually proved to be a considerable political force.  Transgender women, men and children from across Texas descended on the Capitol to testify about how the proposal — which would ban local policies that ensured transgender individuals ’ right to use public and school restrooms that match their gender identity — could endanger their lives. The business community rallied against the legislation too, giving House Speaker Joe Straus cover as he refused to negotiate with Patrick on bathroom restrictions.  That ...

Motor yacht BY GRACE (ex UNFORGETTABLE, CARIB QUEEN)

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Yacht Charter Description Motor yacht BY GRACE (ex UNFORGETTABLE, CARIB QUEEN) is a 30,48m (100') charter yacht built be Inace in 1999. The yacht has since been refitted and can accommodate up to 10 charter guests in 5 cabins. The Inace charter yacht BY GRACE cruises throughout the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Motor yacht BY GRACE has a large main salon with an L-shaped sofa with 3 ottoman and a full wet bar with bar stool seating for 4 guests. There is also a game table with seating for 4 guest and an entertainments system with a CD, Stereo, Cassette with Surround Sound. Further forward of the salon is the formal dining area able to seat 8. Motor yacht BY GRACE also features a Sky lounge with a full wet bar with stool seating for 3, a comfortable couch, game table and seating for 4. There is an entertainment centre with 27” TV/DSS/DVD/CD/Stereo Cassette with Bose Home Theatre Speaker System . Charter yacht BY GRACE (ex UNFORGETTABLE, CARIB QUEEN) can accommodate up to 10 gues...

Milk bath maternity photo shoots increase in popularity in Australia and the US

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It’s as relaxing as it is beautiful. Mothers-to-be are taking the weight off their feet with calming milk baths , capturing the moment as part of a stunning maternity shoot . Sydney photographer Wendy Atkins , from Chapter One Photography, told Daily Mail Australia milk baths were perfect for women in their last weeks of pregnancy. Simply beautiful : Milk bath maternity photo shoots are as beautiful as they are relaxing" class="blkBorder img-share" /> Simply beautiful : Milk bath maternity photo shoots are as beautiful as they are relaxing Sydney photographer Wendy Atkins , of Chapter One Photography, takes stunning milk bath photos " class="blkBorder img-share" /> Relaxing: Sydney photographer Wendy Atkins , of Chapter One Photography, takes stunning milk bath photos Ms Atkins shows a mother-to-be laying in a white bath, her beautiful baby bump on display" class="blkBorder img-share" /> All white: A photo taken by Ms Atkins...

Savills | Plot 37 - The Fern, 1811, Powder Mill Lane, Leigh, TN11 9AN

Location Leigh is a picturesque, unspoilt Kent community with a large village green , 13th century parish church , a popular primary school and a vibrant community spirit . The village is set on the edge of the Surrey Hills and the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty . Leigh is a thriving and traditional rural village , where you can pass the time of day with the owners of the combined Post Office and general stores on the High street or meet with other regulars at the pub; The Fleur De Lis, which is found in the centre of the village. The Fleur De Lis has a courtyard for al fresco dining and brings the community together with regular curry and quiz nights or hog roasts in the summer. A second pub, The Plough is on the eastern edge of Leigh. Well attended clubs include badminton , bowls, Brownies and Scouts, there's a youth forum and a WI. Leigh primary school is next to the village green and caters for children aged 4-11. Tucked beside the River Medway, Tonbridge p...

Cancer's Newest Miracle Combines Genetics and Immune System

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With the usual mix of anticipation and apprehension, Kaitlyn Johnson is getting ready to go to her first summer camp. She's looking forward to meeting new friends and being able to ride horses, swim and host tea parties . She's also a little nervous and a little scared, like any 7-year-old facing her first sleepaway camp. But the wonder is that Kaitlyn is leaving the house for anything but a medical facility . Diagnosed with leukemia when she was 18 months old, her life has been consumed with cancer treatments, doctors' visits and hospital stays. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common cancer among young children, accounting for a quarter of all cancer cases in kids, and it has no cure. For about 85% to 90% of children, the leukemia can, however, be effectively treated through chemotherapy. If it is not eliminated and comes back, it is, more often than not, fatal. Rounds of chemotherapy can buy patients time , but as the disease progresses, the periods of remissio...

Traveling green in New England

The United Nations has designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism, promoting travel that respects the environment and local communities. Why is it important? Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and one of its largest. It’s estimated that there will be 1. 8 billion international tourists by 2030, contributing to more than five percent of global emissions. “Sustainable tourism is redefining the global travel and tourism industry, from the way companies operate to where people choose to go and how they spend their hard- earned vacation dollars ,’’ says Costas Christ, Global Strategist, Sustainability at Virtuoso. “The idea behind green travel has always been about reducing our environmental footprint — the reduce, reuse, recycle aspects of going on holiday. But sustainable tourism takes it to the next level by also embracing saving nature , protecting cultural heritage and alleviating poverty. It is really about a story of hope, the pr...