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Five of the best walks through autumn leaves
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 12:55:50
Welcome the autumn with a bracing, crunching and swishing walk through leaves ablaze with colour
, Dorset. With trails and tracker packs for young smugglers and explorers, you can wander through its
patchworks of woodland – a haven for wildlife. There’s a Tree-mendous Tree Weekend, October 16 and 17 October. Swish through the autumn leaves as you
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Tomato Bruschetta
By Junior on 16/09/2011 16:44:40
These toasted slices of bread topped with ripe tomatoes and torn basil leaves are very simple to make
tomatoes1 clove garlicFreshly ground black pepper (optional)A few fresh basil leaves (optional)1.Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Cut the bread diagonally into 8 oval-shaped slices. 2. Lay the bread flat on a baking tray. Using a spoon, drizzle 2
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Enjoy the spectacular Seychelles with the family
By Catherine Hudson on 07/12/2012 16:24:10
A stay at Sainte Anne's all-inclusive in the Seychelles will leave you wanting for nothing
Sainte Anne, SeychellesThe Sainte Anne resort’s ‘Island All Inclusive’ is designed to ensure that everything is taken care of from the moment you arrive.Visit from October to January, and children will love spotting turtles on the beaches of Sainte Anne, when an average of three ...
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Advertorial: Keeping the kids happy abroad
By Sainsbury’s Finance on 18/08/2011 11:24:43
A theme park holiday can be great fun for the whole family and leave you with some wonderfully happy memories
This is a promotional feature brought to you by Sainsbury's Finance If you haven't done it yet, don't wait until the kids want to go off and do their own thing. Enjoy an action-packed holiday together, with all the fun of the fair.Making the most of your time there By their n...
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Orlando blooms
By Junior on 24/08/2011 15:39:50
Dine with the whales, swim with dolphins, or nose-dive down water slides, Florida’s metropolis of theme parks will leave you in a sunshine state
Tour in an open-air truck. We were given a handful of lettuce leaves to feed the giraffes, and told to hold onto our hats as they came up to feed. Having your face licked by a giraffe is an experience you’re not likely to forget in a hurry. There were
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Do you take holidays in term time?
By Emma Daly on 17/12/2012 17:20:07
Schools get tough on unauthorised absences
The cost of holidays and flights soar the moment the school terms ends, so it is, of course, tempting for parents to take their child out of school for a few sneaky days. However, the latest advice is, do so at your peril, as headteachers are getting tough.Family holidays in term...
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Ten ways to attract wildlife this spring
By Clay Johnson on 23/02/2011 15:52:53
Spring is sprung and wildlife is abundant. Here’s how to attract an assortment of creatures to your garden
1. Leave a pile of wood in a shady spot It’ll make a home for ladybirds, beetles and centipedes, and toads will also love the shelter.2. Provide some water An upturned bin lid or a sunken washing bowl with sloping sides provides easy access
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From the heart - handmade gifts
By Martha Thomas on 23/04/2012 10:25:54
Spread the love with these simple makes
Shaker heartA love-filled centrepiece for your table or to hang in your cupboardMaterials 57x50cm striped cotton fabric (such as Forbury Stripe £38 from Laura Ashley)Small amount of linenButtonWadding/dried lavenderWireBay leavesRibbon.How to make
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Lovely London cushions
By Junior on 01/02/2010 00:00:00
Furnish your home with cushions inspired by the great city of London
Always being asked, “Tell me a story”? With Michelle Mason’s new London cushions you’ll be able to invent tales without leaving your sofa. £45 from Notonthehighstreet.com.
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Tree Wall Mural
By Junior on 01/05/2011 00:00:00
This colourful, removable Tree Wall Mural by Aspace is rather remarkable
The wonderfully vibrant Tree Wall Mural by Aspace is tremendously versatile as it’s removable and you can also place the leaves where you wish. Made of easy-to-clean vinyl, it measures 50x70cm and costs £30.
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