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No Blue Peter annual this year, children want X factor or Cheryl Cole
I was just reading that children will not receive a Blue Peter annual for Xmas this year as they have stopped doing then now due to lack of demand and i think that is a real shame, my children loved theirs.
Apparently it's all about Cheryl Cole and X factor annuals now.
I loved my Diana annual and I really looked forward to finding that in my pillow case every year.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2073292/Cheryl-Cole-Christmas-annual-I-Blue-Peters-John-Noakes.html
Re Blue Peter do they still have the advent crown and light it each year, does anyone know? I expect it's against health and safety or something now, that was another highlight of my Xmas, counting down the number of Blue Peter progs left til Xmas
Comments
"The more cynical adults behind todays Christmas annuals seem equally determined to imprison children in a shallow fantasy of beauty tips, accessories, hot lads and Cheryl Cole. Curiosity, charity, aspiration and adventure are all missing. The world they offer seems infinitely smaller, and infinitely more dismal."
Id this from the reporter or publisher-
"Boys can choose from the Match Of The Day Annual, the Doctor Who Annual, the Lego Annual or the Top Gear Annual?"
Didn't realise it was only boys who were interested in those subjects.
CarolA
Bought some "annuals" the other day from Asda for grandchildren.
Peppa Pig, Cars, Little Kitty and something else which I have forgotten. Then saw a Brownie Annual in the pound shop. My 7yr old grand-daughter just started Brownies this September. (Unfortunately it's 2010's but I don't think it matters much)
We did comment on how thin the books are compared to ones I had as a child - at least a quarter of the thickness ! Sign of the times obviously
I have twin grandsons who are three, and I am just so overwhelmed by their innocence. Why can't we let our children be children? Sticky backed plastic and a few toilet rolls can be magic in their hands ( and a horrible mess!) but it isn't sophisticated enough these days.
Also known as, "if you aren't spending money on it, we aren't making a profit out of you".
The Top Gear Annual? So it is a kiddie's programme after all.
Well it's certainly presented by childish men.
I loved DIANA annual too, KA!!!