We’re big fans of the Clangers in our house. I loved watching reruns of the original series as a child and have no qualms admitting I still enjoy watching the new episodes. In addition, we were all lucky enough to attend the premiere of the new series last year.
The Clangers For Kindness campaign encourages everyone to spread kindness every day. Just like our little whistling friends do! They are welcoming to visitors to their planet, for starters. Something that a lot of people could learn from.
They also make us laugh a lot and I’ve always been a believer that sharing humour is a kind act in itself.
Dylan, Xander and Amelie get a lot out of watching Clangers. Naturally, Amelie is more interested in the colours and movement than anything else, but her brothers seem to get some of the messages.
A little sibling rivalry aside, they are generally nice to each other – much like Small and Tiny! Or maybe that should be the Soup Dragons; the other day, both Kate and I were feeling unwell. They decided they wanted to make lunch – soup and sandwiches – for us. We couldn’t let them use the oven, of course, but the kind thought was there. Unprompted and caring.
The kids in this video seem pretty clued up too!
To celebrate the Clangers for Kindness campaign, I have some Clangers toys to give away to one reader.
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In the spirit of the approach taken by our little woolly friends, I’d like to know the last kind thing you did. Tell me via a blog comment.
Good luck!
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Ran some errands for an elderly neighbour, a couple of weeks ago.
My niece and nephews stayed over last night while my brother and his wife went out partying. They are similar ages to my kids so they were no bother. I made them all a full English cooked breakfast today!
took hubby breakfast in bed for the first time in forever hehe
I looked after my nephew for three days this week as well as my own 3 kids so my sister didn’t have to pay for extra childcare, I was totally outnumbered and the noise was immense but I’d do it again!!!
Did some food shopping and made a meal ready for my mum to warm up when she came back from holiday today
got a friends shopping for them
I looked after my friends little ones for a week because she was in the hospital and was worried that she would have no one to look after them.
I was delighted to have them as they kept my little girl busy and really I got a break haha! 🙂
I helped a blind woman cross the road
Offered to tutor my friend’s daughter (for free of course)
take my neighbours dog for a walk this morning
We cooked a meal for a friend who had had a baby. We had a rota, so they didn’t have to cook for three weeks. They were part of a group of friends who did the same for us when we had our girls, and the same for several other friends. It’s a great way to support each other, and such a big help when you really need it.
covered my colleague’s shift at work so he could help his ill nan
I took an elderly neighbour out shopping
I gave a load of clothes to a struggling family x
Got my son a magic toy he wanted and it’s not even Christmas!
Well we haven’t done it yet, but I’ve bought some boxes of mince pies to distribute anonymously on neighbours doorsteps as a random act of kindness.
Took a birthday card to my neighbour who is 82
baked loads of cakes for a fundraiser event
Helped an elderly gentleman today who had fallen and cut his arm. I couldn’t believe how many people just walked past staring and did nothing to help.
Helped our neighbour get their cat down from the roof.
I took my agrophobic neighbour to her PIP appointment and sat with her trying to keep her calm the whole time
I work in cancer research in memory of my mom x
I shared my chocolate bar with my son! 😛
I made a cake for my family
I can’t remember – I’m sure I do kind things but I’m not someone who would identify them as such.
Saved a poor mouse from my nasty cats mouth 🙁
ive kind of become “unoffical” carer to an elderly gentleman in my local cafe, ive known him now for 15 years and always helping him out, last week i baked him a stew 🙂
ive kind of become “unoffical” carer to an elderly gentleman in my local cafe, ive known him now for 15 years and always helping him out, last week i baked him a stew 🙂 i usually help him out with his shopping
Gave my Friends daughter a toy that I knew she would love
I helped my nan out by taking a day off and going to do her house work
I gave my mum and sister a pair of boots each that i’d picked up at the last cr boot sale I went to and I haven’t worn – my mum had a huge smile on her face as she adored them!
my friend is boxing in white collar boxing in late november for cancer i gave money for support 😀
gave donation
Offered to visit my friend in hospital
I treated my mum and brother to dinner last night
I let someone go in front of me in a que
I took my neighbour for a hospital appointment
picked up some shopping for a women who had dropped it out of her bag in the supermarket
cooked for my mum x
gave a friend some money when they didnt have any
Cleaned out my mums freezer !
took my mum and partner out for dinner x
helped my mum pack to move house
I helped an old lady cross the street back in 1994, lol.
Gave some tickets to a friend to cheer her up.
baked cakes for a charity
I often help people in supermarkets reach items from the top shelves, the perks of being tall!
I posted out a book to cheer my 8 year old nephew up, he’s type 1 diabetic and things were getting to him recently. We live away from my family so I just wanted him to know how special and brave I think he is.
I do my elderly neighbours shopping on a weekend
I bought a packet of sandwiches for a homesless man.
I went and did all my nans housework and have decided to do ot every week for her
Feed my children!
Did my mother in law ironing and helped her with house chores.
Got a work colleague a life home with someone else when it was raining. Played car matchmaker! Haha
I cooked liver and kidneys for my husband for lunch even though I don’t like them myself! I had something different and he was very grateful!!!
helped norman along the street who has had a stroke running errands and his medication xx
I passed my day ticket for the train on to someone at the station, when they asked if I wanted anything for it I told them to pay it forward, I’d like to think they did.
normal help out my grandma as often as I can
Made some cupcakes for my neighbours
I help my partner daily as he’s disabled. Our son is a great help too. A little superstar he is xx
I do my elderly neighbours house cleaning
Bought a homeless lady in the city where I live a hot coffee and a pasty
Did shopping for an elderly neighbour
I made a cake for my parents 🙂
Bought my grandfather a tablet to get online
I do volunteer work at my local hospital.
Slept in my son’s room last night cuddling him when he woke up crying with a fever and painful ears
Fixed my mum’s cupboards last night.
Went and gave blood last week (my tenth pint!).
Sat outside Matalan on my mobility scooter, and collected £180 for comfort and warmth charity in Weston-super-Mare, with which I’ve bought thermal clothing, for homeless people
I let two people who were behind me in the supermarket queue and who only had a few items each to be served before me.
Fed the little hedgehog in the garden catfood
I try to be kind everyday, I suppose offering a friendly ear to a student yesterday would be the last thing.
Raise money by selling competition prizes to give to children with cancer
I baked my neighbour a cake 🙂 just because 😉
And I’m also knitting 150 mini Christmas puddings for my son’s nursery so they could raise some money 🙂
Just been to work today
Gave blood
Fed the baby <3
I guess I try to do kind things whenever I can. Little things like today when I gave one of my “special” coffees at work to my work colleague. He really enjoyed it and appreciated having a flavoured latte rather than a regular coffee.
Sometimes little things like that can really cheer someone up
I made a hamper up for one of the mums at my sons nursery while she was in hospital with her little boy (my sons best friend) I filled it full of things from home I thought she’d be missing.
Donated a baby bouncer to a local tots group.
Had my mum’s dogs for two weeks while she was on holiday
Visited an elderly relative.
Cleaned my mums house top to bottom for her after some building work !
Looked after my friends new born so she could have a break
I helped neighbour with shopping.
When I was well enough I used to volunteer for a cancer charity doing administrative work xx
decorated my Mum;s house for her as a surprise when she went on holiday
Picked up a friends daughter from nursery when her older child was unwell
I helped my elderly neighbour clear her allotment for winter.
I got up early this morning and took my son to work
Plated up todays Sunday roast and took plate round to my neighbour, like we most sundays if her family don’t call round.
I made a proper layered cake for my husband’s birthday and made sure I didn’t mention his age all day 😉
I gave a random old person my umbrella in the pouring rain because they were completely soaked.
Put together a shoe box full of goodies with the children – they loved it, we cant wait to see who it goes to x
Covered my colleague at work.