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Julia Donaldson
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Weekend of open-air cinema in Falkirk park gets green light for licence
Falkirk Council
Falkirk's Callendar Park will be the backdrop for the weekend of open-air screenings.
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Stirling arts venue unveils wide ranging new programme
Stirling
The Macrobert line up features live performances, cinema, a dementia based festival and a Julia Donaldson favourite.
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Julia Donaldson announces first Gruffalo book in 20 years with new Axel Scheffler collaboration
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The UK’s number one author and illustrator return to the world of their most successful and beloved character
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BBC Christmas TV schedule confirmed with EastEnders bombshell and beloved comedy return
BBC
The BBC has confirmed its Christmas TV schedule for 2022, with some highly anticipated programmes set to air over the festive period including the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey.
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Christmas TV guide finally revealed including Gavin and Stacey and Strictly specials
Gavin and Stacey
The BBC has today revealed its unmissable Christmas lineup, including the return of some of the nation's favourite characters.
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Children's favourite The Gruffalo to get spell in spotlight at Perth Concert Hall
Perthshire News
Based on the book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the performances take place at the Mill Street venue on October 12 and 13
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Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock twins 'revealed' in sweet social media post
Little Mix
Leigh-Anne Pinnock revealed the gender of one of her twins for the first time as she shared an adorable video clip of the two-year-old singing on her social media
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Award-winning kid's author will tell her story at The Centre's book club this weekend
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Author and illustrator Catherine Rayner is about to launch her 21st book
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First look at The Smeds and The Smoos trailer for BBC Christmas special
BBC
The new story from The Gruffalo's Julia Donaldson will hit screens for the festive season, starring Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh, Bill Bailey, Meera Syal and Rob Bryden.
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Gruffalo author's Superworm brought to life this Christmas - when to watch on TV
Julia Donaldson
In previous years youngsters have enjoyed animated versions of The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, The Highway Rat, Stickman, Room on the Broom and more - and this year's TV treat is the 2012 novel Superworm.
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Tom Hardy to return to Cbeebies with his dog this Christmas
Christmas
The 44-year-old actor will appear on the channel's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day specials.
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Kids can go looking for a Gruffalo on Perthshire woodland trail
Perthshire News
A new visitor centre has opened in Highland Perthshire bringing a building that was empty for two years back to life.
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Woman, 91, accused of killing tragic Scots tot Xander Irvine dies before case gets to trial
Dangerous driving
Edith Duncan was alleged to have taken the life of the Edinburgh three-year-old by dangerous driving
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Mum spots cheeky X-rated image in Julia Donaldson book about giants
Parenting
The woman was reading her children a bedtime story when she spotted something a tad rude.
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Parents can download free Julie Donaldson learning packs for homeschooling children
Parenting
The free packs come as parents across the UK prepare to homeschool their children once again.
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October Week activities you can still take the kids to during lockdown
Discover Scotland
If your little ones are fans of film, TV or books, there are plenty of things to keep them entertained.
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The Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson broadcasts first weekly live video session for kids on lockdown
Julia Donaldson
The popular children's author and her husband sang an animated version of her best seller A Squash and a Squeeze.
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Elaine C Smith entertains kids on lockdown with hilarious reading of The Glasgow Gruffalo
Parenting
The TV star read her version of the children's classic in a bid to keep kids amused during coronavirus lockdown.
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Author's McCoo magic to hit class
Education
Shirley's picture books go on the national schools approved list
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Friends star David Schwimmer to read BBC bedtime story by Gruffalo author
Elton John
The Friends star will tell a tale about a pair of aliens from two rival groups who fall in love, sparking strong disapproval from their families.
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Snail and the Whale author hopes Christmas Day film inspires more Greta Thunbergs
Julia Donaldson
The Gruffalo writer Julia Donaldson hopes the adaptation of her latest story can inspire more young climate champions.
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Locals out in force at popular Eaglesham Halloween event.
East Kilbride
There were hundreds of pumpkins on display.
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New Gruffalo 50p coin collection launched by The Royal Mint
Julia Donaldson
The Gruffalo is being celebrated on a new commemorative 50p coin, depicting the beast's first meeting with Mouse in the woods
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