signs off every issue.The changing face of the magazine has successfully held thousands of children interested in reading and attending literary events. This year’s Puffin Post Family Day will be held at the Radisson Blu Edwardian in Guildford as part

and drinking rose in the garden, to children the summer holidays represent freedom, independence and family days out, awash with activities laid on for their pleasure.So, in honour of this most pleasant of seasons, and in recognition of the fact that those

centre at Fineshade Woods to map out your visit.More days out on Junior:Blooming marvellous days outThe best days out... ever!

”, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra open the festival, followed over 80 acts across six stages. For the kids Hands On! workshops and fun craft activities, plus circus skills. There’s also 11 acres of gardens to explore – look out

 – but look out for beggars scoundrels and thieves who may just end up in the stocks before the day is through. Film Club: A Child’s Christmas In WalesDecember 10Settle down with your family at Wales’ National Museum for a special screening of an animated

and mulled wine and mince pies for parents.The Spirit Of Christmas PastDecember 11Step into the past at the Ulster Folk And Transport Museum with an afternoon of festivities straight out of the 1900’s. Create your own Christmas decorations, make sweet music

winter bite.Santa At Almond ValleyDecember 3–24Look out for the rotund fellow in red nestled away in the woods at Almond Valley Heritage Centre who will be dishing out Christmas presents to children both naughty and nice. Families can also enjoy Christmas

competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.12 Days Of ChristmasDecember 3-4, 10-11, 17-24For a very merry festive day out this Christmas, Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool is a veritable feast of seasonal activity. Children receive a special gift from Father

charity shops or flea markets for old hats to decorate. Make tissue paper flowers, ribbon from long strips or crêpe paper and birds out of cardboard then pile everything on, securing with plastic covered wire – the madder the better!Tiptoe through

The Festive Gift FairNovember 17–20De-stress your Christmas shopping expedition this year and turn it into a fun, family day out at the NEC Birmingham. The hundreds of sellers in attendance at this four day shopping spectacular will be offering