THEY ARE ONE of Britain’s great summer traditions. The Queen herself leads the way with her royal garden parties replete with cucumber sandwiches (sans crusts, of course) and military brass band.    For your own child-friendly al fresco affair, you

from a summer garden party to a day by the sea. 

Materials2 cups of flour3 cups of water 1 round balloonNewspaperPaint, crayons or markersColoured crepe paperString METHOD 1. First, start with the balloon. This will form the body of your pinata, so using a round balloon is best. Inflate

: From £375Contact: Tel: 020 7431 1888; www.mysticalfairies.co.uk  Address: 12 Flask Walk, Hampstead NW3 1HE; nearest tube station, HampsteadPACIFIC JEWELSLittle girls can create their own keepsakes with a charm bracelet-making party. An entertainer

your boring daughter, so surely the last thing you’d want is for her to come and get ignored.”DILEMMA: The party entertainer has failed to turn up. Now what?SOLUTION: Imagine the scenario: thirty excited children are crowded into your house

In Their HandsOur children have a vested interest in the wellbeing of our planet, so how can we spur them into eco-action?Garden PartyYou are cordially invited to months of joy in your own backyard. Children will have a ball this summer with garden party games

and improvement for British luxury brands.There is further reason for celebration for brand founder Eva Karayiannis and her team, as this summer sees Caramel Baby & Child’s 10th anniversary. The garden of their Notting Hill store plays host to a birthday party

Butterfly print cotton dress £26 and pink cotton knit bunny cardigan £28Sweetness and light... this adorable look would be ideal for an Easter or spring garden party.Little girls will love the fun butterfly print on the cotton dress. The dark pink

The Monnalisa catwalk and party has become one of the staples of the Pitti Bimbo children's fair, and this year we were treated to an early evening soiree in the gardens close to the Pitti Palace. After sipping prosecco and canapes of tempura

suffering from Easter fatigue.The Museum of English Rural Life, Reading April 12–19Follow the Bunny Trail and search for some extra special prizes.The Submarine Museum, Gosport April 14–21Design an octopus garden on a plate and have a go at cracking codes