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An active Christmas in Mauritius
By Kate Donoughue on 14/11/2011 14:59:20
Looking for a Christmas packed full of activity? Visit Shandrani Resort & Spa
Swap your ski jacket for waterskis with a stay at Beachcomber’s Shandrani Resort & Spa in Mauritius. Winner of the Junior Design Award 2011 for Best International Hotel, it’s an ideal option for active families because of its huge range of land
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Splendid summer shopping centre activities
By Fiona McKim on 18/07/2011 10:48:55
Stay cool this summer with our pick of the best shopping centre activities
45 Days Of FunOpen Now–August 14There will be no excuse to stay indoors this summer with The Gyle, Edinburgh organising 45 days of free summer activities from 1st July. Children of all ages can get involved with activities ranging from free pop
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
December 11, 12Visit Chartwell, Churchill's family home, and meet Father Christmas.Time: 11am–3pm. Cost: Free. Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS.Christmas Magic at Odds Farm Park December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Meet Santa in his grotto and see Christmas
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Kids Week Activity Calendar
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 23/06/2010 15:47:19
Take part in special activities as part of Kids Week, August 13-27
of ensemble.
Time: 11.30am–12.30pm. Places: 30.WICKEDPOST-SHOW Q&A, August 18Get your questions ready. Join some of the cast and crew for
a post-matinee Q&A session.Time: 5.10–5.30pm. Places: 100.BLOOD BROTHERSPOST-SHOW Q&A, August 19Join in with an exciting
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Three thrilling summer activities
By on 18/06/2010 13:28:23
Make your own fun this summer with these ideas from DIY daddy Todd Davis
or her. Then when it works, take a picture and call him bubble boy! Todd Davis is the author of Handy Dad (Chronicle, £16.99).
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Ten super spring activities
By Junior on 18/04/2012 16:04:26
Spring is the perfect time to get out and have some family fun
yeast, 125g of dried fruit and 110g caster sugar. In a separate saucepan, melt 50g butter and gently warm 250ml milk, whisk in an egg and add to the flour mixture. Mix to form a dough and knead for 10 minutes. Leave to rise in a warm place for one hour
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Wildlife activity books for families
By Fiona McKim on 15/05/2012 13:25:47
Take inspiration from these fresh and wild reads
Nature Adventures by Mick Manning and Brita Granström (£7.99, Frances Lincoln)A finely detailed guide to the natural life that can be found in various habitats from town to country. The evocative illustrations and comprehensive listings of various flora and fauna make this an abs...
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Family activities…for a day in the garden
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 19:52:49
10 activities for children to do in your garden
1. Throw an afternoon tea party A tiny table, a pot of lukewarm ‘tea’, cups, saucers, serviettes and spoons and your toddler will be acting like the perfect lady of the house... Encourage her to ‘pour the tea’ and ‘add the sugar’. Offer plenty
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Family activities…for moving about
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 21:41:05
Ten activities that will shake, rattle and roll your child
1. Do a circus routine Encourage your child to practise being a clown (for costumes, use ping-pong balls for a big red nose, colourful oversize clothing, some funny glasses and a big hat), an acrobat (who does cartwheels, somersaults and handstands
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Family activities… for a day at the beach
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:47:47
Ten things to do in a day at the beach
1. Write your name or funny messages in the sand with shells2. Decorate sand-pies and sandcastles with different shaped shells3. Have a rock-pool ramble Learn about the food chain of this natural aquarium so your child understands how it works
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