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Eureka!, West Yorkshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 13:58:10
Spark the imagination – and possibly even discover a future career – at this museum for children
Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2NE.Also in the area National Media Museum, Shibden Park.
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Blooming marvellous days out...
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/04/2012 15:19:48
The Royal Horticultural Society is rolling out a riot of fabulous and floral events this summer
the Jubilee.Garden PartyJune 9, 10Join this grand al fresco bash at RHS Garden Wisley, with Punch And Judy shows, garden games and ballroom dancing lessons.Father’s Day Weekend: Great Garden Swap June 16-17Do you have any unwanted tools and gardening gubbins
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The coolest ice rinks in the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/12/2010 12:07:11
Get your skates on and have a sparkling time at one of these fantastic ice rinks
House's magnificent rink boasts a Tiffany Tuck Shop and a Christmas tree decked out in Tiffany blue. Time: 10am–11.30pm. Cost: from £10.50 (adults), from £8.50 (children). Strand WC2R 1LA.Swansea Waterfront Wonderland November 19–January 9 Skate
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How to tell the age of a tree
By Fiona McKim on 03/04/2012 17:56:33
History is alive in our woodlands – discover the age of your local trees
: 1.25Pine or Spruce: 3.25Elm, Ash or Beech: 2.5More green living advice from Junior:Ways to encourage birds into your gardenGrowing vegetables with your child
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Be boxing clever
By Fiona McKim on 16/02/2012 12:03:36
Five creative ways with cardboard boxes for you and your child
1. Create a puppet theatreTake a medium sized rectangular box and cut off one of the lid flaps, then tape the other one closed, leaving a rectangular opening which will form the stage. Take two rectangular pieces of fabric and attach them either
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Love Parks Week 2011
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 17:14:56
Get outdoors this week and enjoy Britain’s gorgeous green spaces
The sun is shining (on-and-off!) and school's out for summer, so the timing couldn’t be better for Love Parks Week 2011. From July 23–31 everyone can enjoy the best their local park has to offer with a whole host of outdoor activities up and down
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Shortlisted Most Promising New Talent 2012: This Book Is Totally Rubbish by Maggie & Rose
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:22:50
This brilliantly inventive and creative craft book is Shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards 2012
A cheeky crew – Maggie, Rose, Oscar and their little dog Bentley – are getting creative in this fun activity book. Even better, they are learning their 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – as they repurpose rubbish to make fun new things and become Eco
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Hallowe'en happenings in London
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 17:57:47
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
of wild activities.Halloween SkiesOctober 24Those who are afraid of the dark may wish to avoid this special celestial event at The National Maritime Museum. Sit back and relax as an astronomer from the Royal Observatory guides you through the night sky
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Hallowe'en gig by The Crayonettes at the V&A Museum of Childhood
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 27/10/2010 10:42:28
Cool music, costume-making and film fun
.Arrayed in their spectacular outfits, spooksters can then dance the afternoon away at the Hallowe'en disco, and tuck into scary snacks.Time: 2.30-5.45pm. Cost: Free. All ages. Summerly Room, V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road E2 9PA. Tel: 020 8983 5200.For more
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Rich Chocolate Cake
By Junior on 01/04/2008 00:00:00
Indulge yourself in this gorgeously sweet chocolate cake
1 tbsp lemon juice250ml (8fl oz) milk100g (4oz) softened butter250g (9oz) caster sugar2 large eggs1 tsp bicarbonate of soda50g (2oz) cocoa powder225g (8oz) plain flourround cake tingreaseproof paperMethodPreheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4
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