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Family festivals for 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/09/2010 07:58:56
A round-up of our favourite family festivals for summer 2011. Book now to make the most of Early Bird offers
of Lulworth Cove in Dorset. The ambiance is party-party anything goes, with the highlight of the Saturday being a fancy-dress pararde throughout the Kid’s Garden and Circus Field. Of course, there’s the extensive programme of bands on various stages (last year
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Best Classic Book: Miffy At The Gallery
By Words: Catherine O'Dolan Photography: Ferry André de la Porte on 17/05/2011 16:27:44
An interview with author, Dick Bruna, who tells us about the creation of his iconic bunny girl, Miffy
the page. That is the strength of simplicity: the art of omission.How has the character changed over her career? In the beginning, Miffy was quite like a real rabbit – as she was based on a little bunny that used to hop about the garden of our holiday house
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Best Family Tour Operator: W&O Travel
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/06/2011 14:30:19
Family travel tips from luxury family tour operator, W&O Travel, shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards
and perform the dance moves to the pre-recorded snoopy disco. By day five, my sister and I had all the moves memorized; by day 14, we were pros! They gave us a cassette of the songs to take home from holiday and we performed it in our front garden with all
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Summer Events for the South East
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:38:14
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
afternoon at Portsmouth’s Bandstand. This is one of the most popular free events in the region and offers a variety of different music from urban to swing to country and western.Go on an Art HuntAugust 1Follow the Sculpture Trail around the gardens
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:20:00
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the heart of the country
all about how Christmas was celebrated hundreds of years ago at this historic family event in Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden. Discover what the Tudors ate, how they liked to decorate and the tradition of St Thomas’ day or join in a selection
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New Year Cheer, Both Far And Near
By Fiona McKim on 19/12/2011 16:49:55
Welcome 2012 in style with our pick of Britain’s best events for families
Gardens’ Winter Wonderland, marvel at a torchlight procession with fireworks finale and rise bright and early on New Years Day to join in the outdoor games at The Playground In The Grassmarket.George Square HogamanayDecember 31This year, Scotland’s second
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A Little Luxury
By Jane Anderson on 26/01/2009 13:19:55
Enjoy the good life and splash out on a luxury holiday you’ll never forget
the Indian Ocean and the lush Plain Champagne Hills, captures the colonial spirit of Mauritius with its plantation architecture, floor-to-ceiling French windows and tropical gardens.Who goes there? Ewan McGregor and his children enjoy the sun and sea here
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Luxury holidays around the world
By Junior on 18/08/2011 12:08:17
Enjoy the good life and splash out on a luxury holiday you’ll never forget
the Indian Ocean and the lush Plain Champagne Hills, captures the colonial spirit of Mauritius with its plantation architecture, floor-to-ceiling French windows and tropical gardens.Who goes there? Ewan McGregor and his children enjoy the sun and sea here
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Jewel of the Caribbean
By Sue Bryant on 04/06/2008 12:29:43
From the ultra-glam to the laid-back welcome for which the Caribbean is famed, Barbados has lots to offer families
of Caribbean touches in the architecture, too. Each house has a garden and a central clubhouse will provide babysitters, ready-to-cook meals (try ordering a barbecue), restaurant reservations and so on. There’s a small pool and a children’s club is being built
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Party venues and entertainers: London
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/04/2010 13:52:25
Junior's guide to children's birthday party venues and entertainers in London
to suit any fairy-mad child. Guests are welcomed into an enchanted garden, decorated with glittering flowers and toadstool seats. As well as classic themes like fairies and princesses, games can be tailored to suit a Mamma Mia fan.Best for: Ages 3+ Cost
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