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Alice in Wonderland and Jaques of London
‘Alice thought she had never seen such a curious croquet-ground in her life; it was all ridges an...
Toys for Self-Expression
Why is it important to engage your child with creative play? Well, experts in Child Development s...
Chocolate Solitaire with Jaques of London and Aurosó Chocolate
Here at Jaques of London, we are a positive and collaborative family-run business. We actively se...
Toy of the Week - Week 4
It’s now just 9 Weeks til Christmas, which means we are already on our fourth Toy of the Week! In...
Pick A Pumpkin
If somebody asked you what the most popular Halloween decorations are, you would probably include...
History of Games - Boules
Did you ever wonder whose brilliant brain thought up the sports and games we play today?
This blo...
Halloween Potions Activities
It is only 10 days until the most scary night of the year! With traditional trick or treat taking...
Happy Half Term
It is half term, which means that kids are full of beans and your to-do list is bursting at the s...
Toy of the Week - Week 3
Toy of the Week – Fine Motor Skills
It’s now just 10 Weeks til Christmas, which means we are anno...
History of Games - Croquet
Did you ever wonder whose brilliant brain thought up the sports and games we play today?
This blo...
Learning Through Music
For Universal Music Day on the 10th October, Jaques of London is going to explore the magical wor...
Toy of the Week - Week 2
It’s just over 11 Weeks ‘til Christmas—if you can believe it! In the run-up to the Festive Season...
History of games - Chess
Did you ever wonder whose brilliant brain thought up the sports and games we play today? In this ...
Clean Air Day Games
Take a breath—there’s nothing quite like a lung-full of fresh air. October 8th is National Clean ...
Family Fun with Indoor Games This Autumn
Autumn is officially here! The leaves are turning to beautiful shades of orange and red. The nigh...
National Badger Day 2020
Did you know that today is National Badger Day!? Badgers are a quintessential part of the Britis...
Toy of the Week - Week 1
Now, we know it is a little early, but here at Jaques we simply couldn’t wait any longer to star ...
ADHD Awareness Month 2020
October is ADHD Awareness Month
Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental...
Why Do We Celebrate Poetry? National Poetry Day 2020
Why Do We Celebrate Poetry?
Did you know that today is National Poetry Day!? It is an annual ev...
FREE Arts and Crafts Activities to Celebrate Grandparents Day 2020
Let's Celebrate Grandparents Day
In the UK, National Grandparents Day is always celebrated on ...