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Frightfully good Jubilee food
By Fiona McKim on 29/05/2012 10:37:19
Dine like royalty with these pleasing patriotic pickings
Diamond Jubilee Hamper, £185 by Little Luxuries
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Spooky snacks for Hallowe’en
By Annabel Karmel on 06/09/2010 13:43:24
Enjoy a frightful feast with these devilishly delectable treats
Ghoulish Ghost CakesMakes 10 cakes IngredientsFor the cakes:125g (4oz) unsalted butter plus extra for greasing125g (4oz) caster sugar1 tsp vanilla essence2 eggs125g (4oz) self-raising flourCornstarch for dusting For the icing:500g (1lb 2oz) ready-to-roll white icing1 tube of blac...
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Junior's Guide to the Jubilee
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 30/05/2012 16:34:40
From craft and food to days out, shopping and fashion, we present you with a compendium of Jubilee fun to keep you royally amused
Join in with... a jamboree of family days outGet crafting with... a fun crown ideaSavour the day with... frightfully good Jubilee food and recipesSelect a magnificent momento with... Great British goodies fit for a queenTake some style inspiration
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Top Ten Hallowe’en Films
By Junior on 05/10/2011 12:25:21
Our pick of the best family-friendly spooky films
for easily-spooked young children while trying to toe the line between a seasonal thrill and an all-out fright fest.For suitably ghoulish viewing that doesn’t lead to tears before bedtime, Disney’s quintet of talking puppies, The Buddies, have brought out
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Half-term family films: Frankenweenie
By Fiona McKim on 18/10/2012 13:41:48
Tim Burton's animated homage to horror is perfect for Hallowe'en
may prove a tad fearsome for very young viewers, but, hey, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.Frankenweenie (PG) is in cinemas from October 17; see the trailer at www.disney.co.uk/frankenweenieMore frightfully good Hallowe'en films
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Five Wonderful Winter Activities
By Fiona McKim on 14/12/2012 13:44:00
When the big freeze sets in, keep busy with these wondrously wintry pastimes
temporary ice rinks during the winter months often along with German markets, hot food stalls and fairground attractions.5. When the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, seize the opportunity for some family time. Playing a board game
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Spooky books and movies for children who like a thrill
By Kelly Beswick on 27/10/2010 13:19:30
Nothing thrills like a good Gothic tale, be it a book or a film
) A suburban home has become physically animated by a vengeful human soul looking to stir up trouble from beyond the grave. It’s up to three adventurous children from the neighbourhood to do battle in this comically frightful tale.Fear factor 7/10
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Hallowe'en happenings in Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 11:58:26
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
Monster Mash. This free festival of frights will feature music and dance performances, face-painting, spooky workshops, a dazzling fireworks display and much more.Cockle Row CottagesOctober 30Take a brisk autumnal stroll along the quaint seafront
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February and half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/02/2011 10:47:24
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
War jeep.Have fun with foodFebruary 26 Learn all about healthy eating and nutrition and get creative with the Play With Your Food event, part of the Brighton Science Festival.Horrid Half-term HistoriesFebruary 23–27Discover frightful facts
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Lessons learned from my rabbit
By Susan Walls on 12/04/2012 12:26:04
These sweet and soft creatures will teach your child the meaning of life
to the very expensive vet, it was probably caused by giving her a new food, or because she got a fright. As we discovered, rabbits are sensitive souls. Sam cried himself to sleep that night, but soon cheered up when we brought home Flopsie Two. Five days later
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