Author Archives for Paul McGinnity

A wall of teddy bears in a shop with the little troopers and build a bear logos

All together Build-A-Bear workshops

July 22, 2025 11:28 am Published by Comments Off on All together Build-A-Bear workshops

Little Troopers has announced their partnership with Build-A-Bear is back for 2025! Register your interest for the workshops by 27 July.


A child sits on someone's shoulder holding a Union Jack flag, as they walk down a flag lined street.

Show your support: Armed Forces Week

May 29, 2025 4:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Show your support: Armed Forces Week

Celebrations will take place around the country to honour members of our military community during Armed Forces Week.


Aerial view of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.

80 years on: Victory in Europe Day

May 2, 2025 9:43 am Published by Comments Off on 80 years on: Victory in Europe Day

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, the end of a six-year conflict which resulted in the death of more than 60 million people.


Counting down to Month of the Military Child. An illustration of hand drawn objects related to children, pencils, toys, school, school bus.

Counting down to Month of the Military Child

March 24, 2025 2:34 pm Published by Comments Off on Counting down to Month of the Military Child

In April we celebrate Month of the Military Child – a time to recognise and celebrate the important role families, children and young people make in their schools and communities.