synchronicity about setting off for a family weekend with my parents and my two children, Grace, 15, and Joe, six. Our vehicle of choice this time was a big silver Chevrolet Saloon hire car, with me the slightly nervous driver at the wheel and my father now

selection of fashion gifts for children including Junior favourites such as French connection and Rachel Riley.BabyThere are some lovely gifts for baby to be found at Amazon. Some nice stocking fillers include a GroEgg cover in the shape of an owl

her new skill.2. The Hokey-CokeyIt would be difficult to find someone who doesn’t have fond memories of this classic singing game from their childhood. Any number of children can stand in the circle and follow your lead, putting limbs in, out

exciting and creative sessions, from car construction to badge making and games. Falconry Displays August 1–31 Learn about the history of falconry and see some of these amazing birds in special flying demonstrations.Cost £17.75 (adults), £9.25 (children

of the casual day-tripper, it’s probably best to leave the Manolo Blahniks at home. Cost £13.50 (adults), £7.50 (children), under-threes are free.National Showcaves Centre For Wales, Abercrave, Swansea SA9 1GJ.Find fun Summer Events For Wales.

Halloween MadnessOctober 26Children can get a head start on Hallowe'en this year by coming along to this spooky activity afternoon with pumpkin carving and trick-or-treat basket making sessions. Venture into the Witches Hovel to hear a spine

family at the Village Hotel, Swansea. Children will love the eerie entertainer as well as a chance to do the Monster Mash during an afternoon disco. Dying for a bite to eat? A special three–course meal should satisfy even the most monstrous of appetites

with wine from Chapel Down Winery in Kent.And in keeping with Jamie’s cheeky chappie reputation, the staff are friendly. We couldn’t wait to sample the unusual homemade ice creams at £1.50 a scoop (60p for children): Marathon/Snickers Bar, Earl Grey Tea

Atul Kochhar, father of Amisha, six, and Arjun, four, reveals family secrets:    What’s your earliest food memory?Fruits are my favorite – have always been. Eating mangoes, sitting beside a deep cool well on a hot summer evening with my family in Jamshedpur, in east India where I...

Rachel Allen, author of Rachel's Favourite Food and mother of Josh, 10, Lucca, seven, and Scarlett Lily, one reveals her foodie secrets   What’s your earliest food memory? I do remember being taught to milk a cow when I was about five.What was the first thing you ever cooked? Bis...