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Camp Bestival's Soundtrack for the Summer
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/05/2012 17:48:57
DJ Rob da Banks and his wife Josie select their favourite tracks for the perfect summer vibe
Guilty pleasures or groovy greats? Founders and curators of Camp Bestival, Rob and Josie da Banks, select their favourite summer songs:■ Over And Over by Hot Chip ■ Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder■ (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher by Jackie Wilson■ Kooks by Davi...
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Easter Days Out In London
By Kate Hill on 27/03/2012 17:35:35
Egg-citing days out for your family
will include plenty of fun activities, complimentary treats and dim sum to practice on, with a prize at the end for the child who best demonstrates their new skills in a competition.Easter Egg PaintingApril 8Children can get creative in the Design Museum
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Easter Days Out In The South
By Kate Hill on 27/03/2012 12:09:29
Egg-citing days out for your family
parade which means that it's time to make a statement. Put those artistic skills to the test and design a happening hat which people won’t be able to resist looking at. After the parade, carry on the creativity by relaxing on the Dawlish lawn for an egg
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Blooming marvellous days out...
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/04/2012 15:19:48
The Royal Horticultural Society is rolling out a riot of fabulous and floral events this summer
Contemporary Craft and Design FairMay 3-7Craft lovers can browse home and garden crafts at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey. With over 200 acres of land, there's lots for families to explore, from a pinetum and arboretum, a 'plants for bugs' area
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Jolly January Outings In London
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:45:36
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
. Children will love the movements, music, colours and buzz of the festival, now in its 35th year, there will also be opportunities to meet the artists and try your hand at a bit of mime.Perfect PatternJanuary 15Encourage budding designers to use digital
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This month in Manchester…
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 04/08/2010 14:16:53
Three fun family activities for the holidays
SEETransformations 3What: An exhibition of oversized film packaging boxes designed by artist Leo Fitzmaurice.Why: It’s a technicolour pick-me-up. When: Until September 5, 10am–8pm (Mon–Sat), 10am–6pm (Sun).Where: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50
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May/June Half-term events for the South
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:54:17
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
An amazing maze Now openPuzzle around the new maze at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, which is modelled on the original maze designed by Lord Astor in 1894.Weird And Wonderful Weaving May 20Make a paper weaving and find what other materials can be used
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May/June Half-term events for London
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:52:09
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
, design an outfit for a fashion show, plus, more at Maggie & Rose in South Kensington.Lego InventorsMay 31, June 1, 2 A plentiful supply of Lego will be at the disposal of budding young inventors as part of the Science Museum’s building extravaganza
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Easter Days Out In Wales
By Kate Hill on 28/03/2012 10:53:44
Egg-citing Days out for your family
’ and make all your dreams come true CBeebies LIVE is the show for you.Bonnet WorkshopApril 5Show off either your custom designed bonnet or crown at Cardiff Castle and join in the parade around the grounds.Egg HuntApril 6 – 10Look out for the white rabbit
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Launching this week - The Big Draw
By Fiona McKim on 01/10/2012 11:08:00
Scribble yourself silly at this fabulous family event
place this Sunday, September 30 will see a full day of free drawing activities inspired by the museum’s collection plus visits from legendary etchers Quentin Blake and Gerald Scarfe.Children can meet Cbeebies' Mister Maker for a crown-designing workshop
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