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Shortlisted Most Promising New Talent 2012: This Book Is Totally Rubbish by Maggie & Rose
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:22:50
This brilliantly inventive and creative craft book is Shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards 2012
” book is totally brilliant!Fancy a go at one of Maggie & Rose's craft projects? How about making a bug hotel, or some lovely place settings for the family? This Book Is Totally Rubbish by Maggie & Rose (Walker, £5.99)
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Look What I Found Today: Pookie & Peach Creatures
By Catherine O'Dolan on 05/11/2010 11:28:10
A touch of glue and a little handicraft is all you need to make this divine little festive family
Too-wit too-woo, who could resist this gorgeous crew of cute creatures? What's more, they will encourage your child's artistic talents as they come flat-packed, so your child can get to work with glue and scissors to bring them to life. Made from recycled paper using eco inks, th...
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Winner of the Best Family Festival 2012 - Camp Bestival
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/05/2012 02:03:06
Why all the hip and happening families are heading to Lulworth Cove, Dorset for the best family festival of the season
and Rolf Harris), there are performances from CBBC favourite Mr Tumble, The Gruffalo and Shrek! The Musical. There’s also an entire Kids’ Field with tons of fun free activities and arts and crafts, as well as chill-out areas and boutique babysitting, plus
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Special Event: Living life in Pretty Pastels
By Catherine O'Dolan on 12/03/2013 13:41:04
Sweet soft pinks, ocean breeze turquoise, dreamy blue… Be inspired by some lovely pastel interiors for your family home by author Selina Lake
Photography: Catherine Gratwicke @ Ryland Peters & SmallIf you ever yearn for a candy-coloured life where everything – including the glorious interiors of your home – is all sweetness and light, then you might enjoy the Pretty Pastel Style book
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BLISSFIELDS FESTIVAL: JUNE 30–JULY 3
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 13:01:39
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out Blissfields
, alongside lots of family arts and crafts, juggling and circus skills workshops, puppet shows and hula-hooping. Not to mention the chance to dress up as an alien or spaceman. Added extras The Blisscotheque will showcase local DJ talents, or strut your stuff
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WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL: JUNE 3-5
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:48:33
Junior's Festival Guide checks out Wychwood 2011
WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL JUNE 3–5 is at Cheltenham Racecourse Capacity 10,000 What’s the vibe Nominated Best Family Festival for every year since its launch, this is a leading boutique family festival with the emphasis on music and fun. Musical interludes
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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
good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes it buggy-friendly.Added extras
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27-29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:15:16
Junior's Family Festival Guide kicks off the season with the Off The Tracks festival
.For the kids A good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes it buggy-friendly.Added extras
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LARMER TREE FESTIVAL: JULY 1-3
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:21:06
Junior Festival Guide checks out the Larmer Tree Festival 2011
and fun craft activities, plus circus skills. There’s also 11 acres of gardens to explore – look out for the resident peacocks and macaws – and an adventure playground.Added extras Take part in the carnival procession, 150 free workshops, theatre
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Hotel Transylvania: A Monster Hit for Hallowe'en
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/10/2012 14:56:00
With a ghastly cast of ghouls, monsters, vampires and freaks, Hotel Transylvania is a real hoot for Hallowe'en
Man and a family of rampant werewolves, there's also touching moments to melt your heart (which has to be better than a stake in the heart, no?).See the trailer for Hotel Transylvania here, and check out Paranorman and Frankenweenie.For more ideas
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