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Life in the green house
By Junior on 02/09/2011 10:45:58
A family’s quest to create an energy-efficient abode has not only proved to be eco-friendly, but family-friendly, too…
grass roof.Ten years ago, worrying about climate change made us make a family decision not to fly any more – but it hasn’t ever felt like a hardship, especially if you make use of the Eurostar. We certainly don’t miss sharing hard-luck stories about
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How your child can turn beekeeper for a sweet cause
By Fiona McKim on 18/04/2013 11:04:00
Family bee awareness campaign launches today
the negative economic effects of bees’ decline.The plight of Britain’s wild bees has been well documented in recent years, with numbers dwindling due to environmental factors including climate change and chemical farming methods – but now, you can help.A newly
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Advertorial: Planning a family friendly holiday
By Post Office on 22/06/2011 09:38:45
A guide to essential tips for planning family holidays
children will sway some influence over your destination of choice – parents may choose to side step tropical countries in favour of more temperate climates with less health risks. Flight time may also play a big part – short hops (3-4 hours) are manageable
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Happy Feet 2
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/01/2012 14:45:02
Get into the groove with this animated family film starring Elijah Wood and Robin Williams
’s dreams and a father’s well-intentioned guidance – a struggle which plays out against a fragile world threatened by climate change. As you’d expect, there are some catchy numbers, with black and white dancers boogieing along to everything from 'We
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Delicious Mauritius
By Sue Bryant on 18/10/2007 10:13:36
With a mix of sun, sea and spice, this unspoilt island in the Indian ocean is the perfect place to kick back and relax with all the family.
. The hotel even provided food in the room for our arrival. It was lunchtime and we had three hungry children in tow – it proved a very thoughtful touch. For our children, whose food preferences change on an hourly basis, the evening buffet at the hotel
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Denmark: Land of plenty
By Junior on 30/08/2011 11:22:57
There’s more than mermaids, Vikings and Lego to this Scandinavian country. Something is rocking in the state of Denmark – and it involves fun for all the family
six-year-old’s logic that Denmark play decent football, so it was probably good for holidays. My partner Andy and I prefer holidays that aren’t just about the beach and the hotel bar, and we’ve retreated to mild climates like Wales and Brittany since
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Junior's 2008 movie reviews
By on 23/01/2009 16:47:12
Junior looks back on the last 12 months of film for children
. A sweet coming-of-age film that highlights the serious issue of climate change. Arctic Tale is Cert U.
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Your dream green holiday
By Junior on 18/08/2011 14:22:12
With tipis, tree houses and wildlife projects, ethical travelling has never been so much fun
-inducing flight, but many airlines and tour operators now offer CO2 offsetting schemes where the consumer pays an ‘offset’ for the emissions their trip creates, with the money directed into global projects that help tackle climate change. The Florida Keys has also
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