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Desirable destinations
By Sue Bryant on 18/10/2007 10:49:57
Super-chic or eco-cool, here are perfect destinations for all your family holidays
adopting an elephant for a day and learning about Thai boxing and yoga. There’s also an opportunity to go on a night safari for families into the jungle and join a hands-on cooking class with the executive chef. Tel: 0066 53 888 888, ext 8827, www.mandarinoriental.com
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Eight great books about London
By Junior on 25/04/2012 11:04:35
Explore the big city's sights and highlights with these fun books
This Is London by Miroslav Sasek (Universe, £10.99)The gorgeous retro illustrations are the star of this classic book that opens with a brown page: “Well, this is London – hidden by fog.” Ha, ha. A wonderful piece of vintage nostalgia depicting the London of a bygone era
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THE ORIGINAL CORNBURY FESTIVAL JULY 1–3 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 12:14:32
Junior's family festival guide checks out The Original Cornbury Festival 2011
food. Children under 12 stay free if sharing parents’ room. B&B prices start from £69 a night.For more fun festivals to fill your summer days, check out our Festivals Listings 2011.
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27–29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 14:00:16
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out the Off The Tracks festival
pampering after the rigours of festival life; babysitting is available. Prices from £160 B&B per night. Tel: 01572 787000.To find out about more fab family festivals, check out our Junior Festival Listings.
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Real Food Festival May 7-10
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/05/2010 15:04:18
Find fabulous goodies at this slow food extravangza
As the commentators were chewing over the results of yesterday's election, we were tucking into a divine breakfast, courtesy of the Riverford Organic field kitchen at this year's Real Food Festival. And what a breakfast it was! Juicy bacon sandwiches, poached egg served atop a sl...
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Sand And The City – Urban Beaches
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/08/2010 12:22:06
Get away from it all with a visit to an urban beach
, there’s a swimming pool, concert stage and lots of activities to try, from pedalo rides to pétanque. Look out too for special workshops for children.Amsterdam City BeachesBoasting ten urban beaches, Amsterdam is the sandiest city of them all. Its
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Remember, Remember
By Fiona McKim on 03/11/2011 11:56:20
Have grand Guy Fawkes night with our seasonal safety tips
familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations for firework use. The government has issued a handy checklist for those planning to put on a display at home, including what to look out for when buying fireworks and how to properly dispose of them
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Calling all young builders!
By Catherine Hudson on 23/02/2011 14:16:23
Lego are looking for budding builders at the Westfield Shepherd's Bush store opening
, is offering families the chance to build a London landmark out of the Lego provided, which after three days will become a giant Lego landscape in the central Atrium.Lego at Westfield is the first stand-alone store in the UK and will be offering a brilliant
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How to be a Writer: Masterclass
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 21/07/2011 14:43:05
Fancy yourself as a super-scribe? Then put your best foot forward with our ten top writing tips...
. All you have to do is send us a review of a brilliant family day out, be it a visit to a zoo, theme park, museum or castle, a day at the beach, in the country, or anywhere. There are great prizes up for grabs, and the winning entry being published in a
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Summer Events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:52:24
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
.Beast QuestJuly 31Go on a hunt for the three Bs – bugs, beetles and butterflies at Brierley Forest Park, Nottinghamshire. Catch them using pooters and bug catchers and examine them under the microscope.Family RacingAugust 29A fabulous day out for all
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