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Winner of the Best Family Restaurant 2012: Barefoot Books Storyteller's Cafe
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 10:50:53
With their imaginative and accommodating approach, Barefoot Books have concocted the perfect recipe for family dining
dishes, the café has a cosy corner where storytelling sessions take place – twice a day at 11am and 4pm. The Storyteller’s Café is part of children’s publishing company Barefoot Books’ brand new base in the city, and it’s fast becoming one of the hottest
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Travel Shorts
By Kate Donoughue on 18/08/2011 12:15:02
Child-friendly deals, useful travel ideas and must-have family holidays
Every weekday during the October half term, the Los Jameos Playa, Lanzarote, is running a free programme of children’s activities to promote healthy eating, including art and crafts, games and songs. Seven nights half-board for a family of four
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Perfect party slippers
By Sophie Warner on 11/11/2011 12:06:25
Rachel Riley launches an exclusive range of party slippers at John Lewis
perfect numbers.The expert slipper-makers at Rachel Riley have designed a new range of gorgeous soft leather indoor footwear, similar in style to their classic collection, with the added extra of a pretty gem button. The hand crafted beauties come
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Family party on the Isle of Wight
By Kate Donoughue on 14/03/2012 14:17:35
Go large this summer in the ultra-luxe five-bedroom The Knook that sleeps up to 12
of an acre of gardens and a great outdoor children’s area. With so much on offer, you may never want to go out, but it would be a shame not to venture into the beautiful local countryside. The Knook is located in the pretty hamlet of Sandford, just a mile
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Excellent books for bored children
By Suzanne Milne on 18/03/2010 12:08:42
Great books to have on hand when your child says "I'm bored"…
, Usborne Publishing, £6.99.Cooking With Kids by Linda Collister, Ryland Peters & Small, £10.49.Crafting With Kids by Catherine Woram, Ryland Peters & Small, £14.99. Creative Child by Dorothy Einon, Hamlyn, £14.99.Creepy Creatures by Julie Sharp, GMC Books
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HARVEST AT JIMMY'S: SEPTEMBER 9-12
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:41:06
Junior's Festival Guide gives the lowdown, hoe-down for Harvest At Jimmy's 2011
programme of children’s entertainment, including The Gruffalo, den-building in the woods, face painting, animal tours, cooking lessons, craft workshops, and a butterfly house. Added extras Plenty of fine foods and foodie chefs demonstrating their talents
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Jolly January Outings In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:45:15
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
scenery of Rhossili Bay, near Swansea on this 90 minute trail.Treasure HuntJanuary 7–8Curious children should wrap up warmly and use their cunning to solve various clues around the grounds of Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens in Llanfairpwll
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A spooky children's app for Hallowe’en
By Fiona McKim on 24/10/2012 18:08:00
The Witch of the East is an olde worlde ghost story with a 21st century spin
in The Witch Of The East, an interactive storybook app, perfect for children with a taste for the macabre.Cuddle up with your child on a dark night and listen as the soothing Celtic tones of Scottish actors Jimmy Chisholm and Siobhan Redmond spin a spooky yarn
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Autumn Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 14:06:40
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
, children can monkey around in Lincolnshire’s largest adventure playground whilst you enjoy some local seasonal fare in the restaurant.Toys For The BoysSeptember 15–October 30Boys, girls and young-at-heart parents can indulge their playful side
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Top 10 eco-clothing companies
By on 19/03/2009 17:37:04
Junior's list of top eco-friendly clothing compannies
ones in t-shirts with political slogans, green issues and world peace. Pictured Save the future tee £20 by Katharine Hamnett (ages 2-10) For more information, visit www.katharinehamnett.com FrugiOrganic cotton for children is Frugi
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