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Paul Smith - The People's Fashion Designer
By Catherine Hudson on 02/06/2011 16:03:12
Classic with a twist has become the buzzword for Paul Smith style. We chat to the designer, Sir Paul Smith, whose first career aspirations included professional cycling!
(L-R) Sir Paul Smith as a youngster and Paul Smith Junior SS11What is your name and where did you grow up? Paul Smith, NottinghamWhat is your job? Fashion DesignerDo you have a nickname? Not that I know of!What did you want to be when you grew up? A professional racing cyclistWha...
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On yer bike...
By Clay Johnson on 02/06/2010 16:06:34
Our pick of the best bikes to ride with your child
strapped in with safety belts. The bike can easily be detached for trips on your own. From sitting up to ten years old. The TrioV2 costs from €2,600. Visit www.triobike.co.ukXtra CyclesThese are bikes that can take bike seats, trailers and more. Also offers
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 1-10
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 10:00:00
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly has sold 22 million copies.Carl...
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Have an Alpine adventure
By Junior on 10/08/2011 17:29:41
Have fun and get fit this summer in the fresh air of the French Alps at La Tania
This resort was created for the 1992 Winter Olympics, but after the snow has melted, activities available include a circus school, swimming, basketball, volleyball, football, boules, fencing, tennis, walking, climbing, cycling, mountain biking
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Grand Breaks in the UK
By Junior on 08/08/2011 15:35:05
Grand Breaks has a multitude of brilliant ideas to keep you and your family very amused
There could hardly be a more welcome gift to the grandparents then some time with your children. Family-run company Grand Breaks have a range of exciting ideas including cycling in Ashdown Forest in East Sussex and kayaking on the Beaulieu River
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 11-20
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 09:50:30
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
11. Peepo! by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Puffin, £5.99)First published in 1981, this wonderful boardbook appeals rather like The Very Hungry Caterpillar – you simply can’t beat a hole in the page for toddler enjoyment. In Peepo!, a baby glimpses his small domestic world through a l...
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How can I help my child to ride a bicycle?
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 23/08/2012 11:12:00
Learning to ride a bicycle will boost your child's confidence and give her the freedom to explore
side. Finally there was the moment when the stabilisers came off and you spent hours wobbling and weaving about on two wheels trying to find your balance – and then keep it. These days, cycle experts advocate a different approach. Instead of a tricycle
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Devon delights
By Junior on 03/08/2011 17:33:57
Devon, a fascinating destination to travel to
Renowned for its sweeping coastal views and lush hills, Devon is one UK destination benefitting from the ash cloud as bookings are up 70 per cent. From fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast to cycle trails, there is simply loads to do. Visit
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Action in the Cotswolds
By Junior on 03/08/2011 17:26:50
For an action-packed holiday, try The Priory Inn in the town of Tetbury in the Cotswolds
The nearby water park boasts 140 lakes to cycle around and a sandy beach. There’s also The Cotswold Wildlife Park that’s home to big cats and white rhinos. The Priory Inn is very child-friendly and has a delicious home-cooked children’s menu. Book a
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An idyll in Île de Ré
By Kate Donoughue on 23/01/2012 12:11:55
L'Hôtel de Toira – la belle boutique
The idyllic L’Hôtel de Toiras is located on the Île de Ré, just off France’s Atlantic coast. Bustling in the summer, if you visit in the cooler months, there’s a more relaxed vibe to this World Heritage Site. Take bracing walks, cycle, and ride
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