• cars,  children,  family

    A Guide To The School Run

    Mornings can be a stressful time of day – sleeping in, getting ready, rushing around trying to make sure you don’t leave anything behind. Then comes the added stress of sitting traffic, hoping you manage to make it on time. The same applies to the school run, except you are now responsible for more than just yourself. According to a recent survey, 77% of parents describe the school run as more stressful than work or grocery shopping, and 80% confessed to losing their temper with their children on the drive to school. One in five cars on the road during the morning peak are doing the school run. This is…

  • cars,  family,  Family Days out,  Lifestyle,  travel

    Preparation for Your Family Road Trip

    If you’ve never been on a family road trip before, you probably aren’t aware of what’s to come. Taking too much along the journey means having to lug it around, whereas taking too little can become costly and time consuming along the way. That’s just the packing! What about keeping everyone happy during long distances or where to stop for rests? Those who have been on a family road trip in the past have the benefit of hindsight and know just how important preparation is, to make the most of your road trip when it arrives. That’s where this short guide from Autoclick comes in handy. Find out everything you…

  • family,  Family Days out,  transport,  travel

    ‘Catch the Bus Week’ with Stagecoach Buses

    July 4th to the 10th has been designated has this years ‘catch the bus week’. This is a national initiative which wants to encourage people who don’t normally catch the bus to try it out.  There are proven benefits to using the bus for travel and commuting, not least the fact that by using public transport we are easing congestion on our roads and opting for a greener alternative. Plus, with companies offering tickets like the Megarider, which can offer unlimited travel, bus fares are cheaper and better value for money than ever. The national bus operator Stagecoach, the company who offer the Megarider, and who are involved  in this…