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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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History in southern Italy
By Junior on 11/08/2011 15:09:38
With olive groves and extensive gardens, the region of Puglia in southern Italy is steeped in history
-bedroom villas, and an Apulian-style village with one- and two-bedroom suites. The hotel has a lavish spa designed in the style of a Roman bath house, while each villa has a private garden and swimming pool. The village has an array of bars and restaurants
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Cool composting
By Judith Eagle on 20/04/2010 13:30:55
Why waste can be ever so good
Composting is a great activity for children, enabling them to see the entire cycle of how scraps from the kitchen can be turned into a useful product to nourish the garden. To get started you will need to palce a compost bin on a well-drained, level
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Snorkelling in the Maldives
By Junior on 09/08/2011 11:26:26
The Addu Atoll in the Maldives has excellent snorkelling at the resort’s house reef, with gardens close to the shoreline for younger swimmers
.shangri-la.comCheck out our article The finest holidays to get soaked in for more ideas about awesome water activities.
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Autumn Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 14:06:40
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
of The Sheriff Of Nottingham will be transformed into a medieval village, playing host to wandering minstrels, traditional craft workshops, falconry, a live jousting tournament and many more themed activities.Witley Court And GardensNow openWitley Court, once a
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Create a wonderful wormery
By Junior on 28/04/2008 15:28:42
Making a wormery from scratch is easy and a great way to observe the work of worms firsthand
Follow our simple guide and and you’ll soon have lots of lovely nourishing compost for your garden:Step oneFind a container – a kitchen bin is good – and drill holes in the bottom and the lid. Step twoLine the bottom with fine nylon mesh
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Autumn Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 12/09/2011 12:51:46
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
to the organic garden at Audley End House for a weekend of apple themed activities, stalls and refreshments. Pick up useful gardening tips, watch demonstrations of traditional country crafts and seasonal cookery and indulge in a variety of delicious apple based
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The best summer days out in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:54:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
medal for their efforts. Special Olympic packages will also be available throughout the periodSummer At The MuseumJuly 2–August 12The National Museum Of Scotland in Edinburgh will be running a six week programme of free activities for children during
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How To Throw A Great Garden Party
By on 16/07/2010 15:18:50
The vital ingredients you need for a grand occasion, from great games to fabulous food – all to be savoured en plein air
round at your house, split everyone into smaller groups, with different games stations around the garden. Assign an older child to each station to award points depending on how each group does at the activity, with a prize for the overall winner. All
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May/June Half-term events for Northern Ireland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:49:53
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
The Sizzle May 27–30 The twin pleasures of food and music combine in this fun festival in the Botanic Gardens, Belfast. Family Fun Day May 30 The Stormont Estate is hosting a Family Fun Day in aid of BBC Children In Need, with a sports day
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