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Fendi SS12 Catwalk Report
By Matthew Holroyd on 28/06/2011 11:20:43
Junior reports from Pitti Bimbo
, worn with gentle shades of emerald green and coral to add contrast. The entwined double F logo appeared in subtle tone-on-tone colours, and in delicate miniature on dresses, shirts and linings. There was a new take on the casual with harem-pant style
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Noisy Neighbours: Ruth Green's tale of a snail's search for solitude
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/06/2011 15:50:21
from your fellow fauna can be rather a nuisance. The calm of Sid’s favourite tree is disrupted by a flock of chirping sparrows. And when he slithers off to the allotment, a trio of singing foxes begins to bellow. Over in the playground, those lively
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Gucci SS12 report
By Words and photography Linda Mclean on 27/06/2011 11:42:52
Junior preview the new SS12 Gucci childrenswear collection
but the older age range makes sense, especially for it's signature leather jackets in soft grey and tan for boys and purple and soft green for girls.There is a whole host of dip-dye that perfectly reflects the adult range, and a gorgeous version of the silk
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Joe Blogs swans around the Cotswolds
By Joe on 18/11/2011 11:02:50
Smart Boy About Town goes country as he enjoys the autumnal colours at Bruern Cottages in the Cotwolds
Hi, it's me, Joe.You do meet the most interesting sorts in the country, and these swans and ducks seem very charmed to meet me. I've been on my travels again, and came across this lively crowd on a recent visit to Burford, when we were staying
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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
Materials programme of events. Families can get involved in some traditional village fete activitie with a twist including heavy metal face painting, best-in-show motorbikes, rockabilly barn dancing as well as live music and local crafts. Family Fun day
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Finding feathered friends
By Fiona McKim on 21/07/2011 11:30:02
An enchanting world awaits the budding birdwatcher this summer
Soaring majestically through blue skies and chirping a cheerful tune at the first light of dawn, our native birds are as intimately intertwined with the British summertime as ice cream on a rainy beach. Clever creatures that they are, many of our 259 species of bird migrate to wa...
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How To Have An Eco-Friendly Children's Party
By Fiona McKim on 06/10/2011 15:51:34
How to ensure that good, green fun is had by all
are not alone. Every year thousands of tonnes of plastic toys, batteries and unrecyclable wrapping paper are taken to landfill and can take over 500 years to break down. As we become more aware of environmental issues within our own lives, sometimes it is easy
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Autumn Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 17:28:37
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
in Omagh, a local artist will bring the story to life by creating a mural before your very eyes.Autumnfest 2011September 24Celebrate the wonders of autumn at Carfunnock Country Park with a day of seasonal activities for the whole family. Watch live
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The man who made the Bugaboo Donkey...
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 30/05/2011 16:33:50
Adaptable for a solo or multiple riders, the Bugaboo Donkey is a masterpiece of innovation. Here Aernout Dijkstra-Hellinga, Donkey designer and father-of-two, shares his inspirations and insights
Among the first passengers to try the Bugaboo Donkey were my children Yasmijn, three, and Lard, one. They helped me to perfect the design.We live just outside Amsterdam in a small town called Apeldoorn. It’s a very green place with lots of parks
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Ireland’s Famous Five
By Junior on 18/08/2011 11:54:53
Discover the Famous Five locations in Ireland with grand hotels, fairytale castles, rural retreats, urban resorts and coastal destinations
will guide you to all the best spots in the city, from the zoo to the ducks at St Stephen’s Green. Visit www.merrionhotel.comFairytaleCapella Castlemartyr is just a 25-minute drive from Cork Airport, and is a fairytale 17th-century manor house set on Sir
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