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Treasure Your Family Memories
By Suzanne Milne on 01/10/2012 14:49:34
Five ways to make your family memories into every day treasures
three or four hours of concentrated effort, in the end you will have all those images safe and sound. PLUS, it's now ready to share with family and friends! Make a Rainy Day PortraitBuy canvases (mini or maxi depending on the space you have available
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Perfect picnics
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:10:46
Set the family up for an afternoon at one of these 10 gorgeous picnic spots
in the country, this is a lovely zen zone for a family picnic. Tel: 01672 539250 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk4. Richmond Park, Greater LondonYou’re sure to find a quiet spot among the ancient trees of London’s largest Royal Park; afterwards, visit
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Music festivals
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:40:21
All the music without the mayhem – these are the best festivals for all the family in 2010
1. JUNE 4-6 Wychwood, Gloucestershire Nominated best family festival (every year!), the line up here includes the Levellers, The South and King Creosote. There will also be over 100 events and workshops including circus skills, puppet shows
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Ireland's hotspots
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:23:08
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Ireland
-century manor house set on Sir Walter Raleigh’s old estate. Family suites are spacious with two bedrooms and a large living room. There’s a delicious Organic Pharmacy Spa, as well as golf and fine dining. A team of Private Assistants call you a few days before
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10 of the Best UK Beaches
By Suzanne Milne on 13/08/2010 13:28:51
Nothing beats a day of play on a beach. So grab your bucket and spade and get set for fun!
above is the Minack Theatre, which is well worth a visit. Visit www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk2. Crackington Haven, Cornwall This ideal spot for families has a gently shelving beach in an enclosed bay; the upper beach is mainly pebble, with rock pools along
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Family activities…for a day in the kitchen
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 12:50:27
Ten activities for children when you're spending the day in the kitchen
and sculptures using cutters or by hand. Dry the shapes in the oven for 10 minutes at 100°C. When cooled, the objects can be painted. 7. Vegetable printing Cut large potatoes in half. Carve out shapes and patterns, then stamp the vegetables into ink and press
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Family activities…for a day in the park
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:40:27
Ten things to do when you visit a park
the grass to a ‘hole’); or target practice (where you aim for a certain object) are all good games to play.4. Teddy Bear's Picnic If you go out in the woods today... the whole family will have some fun. Learn songs and take a few storybooks with you (Winnie
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Beauty and the beasts
By Suzanne Milne on 29/05/2011 13:35:26
Wildlife meets stunning views and the ultimate in luxury at Richard Branson’s Ulusaba Rock Lodge in South Africa
to the stories from the day’s adventures along with ponderings on tomorrow’s excitements. The best family holiday? What happens at Ulusaba is much more magical than that… It’s where everyone is transformed into an adventurous child with a sparkle in their eyes
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Fruit picking
By Suzanne Milne on 18/06/2009 14:26:40
Go fruit picking with the family to one of these 10 farms
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Devon This family farm offers soft fruit picking and an orchard. There is also a new barn-style restaurant. Tel: 01566 784605 or visit www.liftonstrawberryfields.co.ukBoyces Nursery, Devon This nursery is set
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Your Continental Year
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:33:33
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
and a beautiful beach. Dalaman – the nearest airport – is an 80-minute drive away. Tel: 0870 224 55 24; www.lykiaworld.comAugustDay tripping in LisbonLisbon is attractive all year round with hotels that positively welcome families with children
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