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Here at Little Big Sports, we are passionate about children and sport. It’s so important for children to be active but I appreciate that not everyone ‘gets’ it. Why is it so important for children to be involved in sport? Here are ten very good reasons – you never know, you might be tempted to try too. 1. Health and fitness –...

Second in our series of blog posts, we are focusing on gifts suitable for children aged between 5 and 8 years of age. This is a key time in a child's life to encourage activity and for exercise in what ever form to become the norm. With this in mind we have selected our best christmas gift ideas that are sure to...

Before my children started school I remember feeling overwhelmed by the plastic avalanche of toys in our lounge. No matter how diligent I was by the end of the day (well actually 8am) the toys had seemingly multiplied taking up all the floor space. Not only was it a minefield to walk across but the reality was the kids didn't play with...

This month, the cricket bowling machine manufacturer Bola have delivered their 10,000th machine since they came on the scene in the 1980's. A staggering number but when you are immersed in the world of cricket as I am it is not unsurprising. Every club or net session my son attends there is a Bola machine reliably delivering balls. If you are unaware...

When we set New Year's resolutions that involve getting fitter or healthier, they are often very specific to us and our personal goals or ambitions. A resolution for not only you, but the whole family will ultimately give you a shared goal, bring you all lots of fun and get everyone feeling healthy and energised. As well as happy. Most people find...

The countdown to Christmas is well under way. It's a fun but hectic time of the year, which is why we thought we would provide you with weekly Christmas present ideas for active kids. This week, inspired by the brilliant British team winning the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years, we feature mini tennis and multi sport sets. The...

The countdown to Christmas has begun. It's a fun but hectic time of the year, which is why we thought we would provide you with weekly Christmas present inspiration for active kids. This week we feature the Paceman Original bowling machine. The Paceman Original is a great quality, affordable bowling machine ideal ideal for young cricketers. It is perfect for accurate, reliable...

The countdown to Christmas has begun for many of us. It's a fun but hectic time of year, which is why we thought we would save you a little time and provide you with weekly Christmas present inspiration for active kids. This week we feature the award winning Strider 12 Sport. The Strider Sport is a balance bike suitable for children between...

The countdown to Christmas has begun for many of us. It's a fun but hectic time of year, which is why we thought we would save you a little time and provide you with weekly Christmas present inspiration for active kids. This week we feature the brilliant Kickster Combo Goal and Rebounder. The Kickster Combo is a football goal and rebounder in...