There are a few ways to deal with this.
- Actually put some content on the otherwise empty page. Maybe a list mirroring what’s in the drop-down menu with added information.
- Use custom links with a URL of #. Then simply name the link text with whatever name you would like
- Use a plugin, like this one: Advanced Disable Parent Menu
Thank you so very much. I will give it a try. the stranfe this is I was sure that once I had added the sub pages the header page was not visible. may have gone mad. very quick response. Thank you once again.