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Happy Birthday Mog
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/04/2010 15:20:51
Well-loved author Judith Kerr celebrates Mog's 40th birthday
pubished. “I had a good idea, but the book was very boring,” says Judith, so it never saw the light of day. Thankfully, her third picture book Mog was an entirely different matter.There will be a host of anniversary events for Mog around the country and a
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27–29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 14:00:16
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out the Off The Tracks festival
good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes it buggy-friendly.Added extras
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JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:07:21
Junior's Guide to the Best Family Festivals checks out the Just So Festival
in music, art, cinema and dance in the beautiful natural landscape full of enticing discoveries. Around every corner, you might find an amazing light installation, some acoustic jazz or meet a Gruffalo. Where to stay Weekend tickets include three nights
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27-29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:15:16
Junior's Family Festival Guide kicks off the season with the Off The Tracks festival
.For the kids A good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes it buggy-friendly.Added extras
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Raymond Blanc's Haddock & Leek Fishcakes
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 12:58:39
Mmmm, delicious! Divine recipes from Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc
into the eggwash, then dip into breadcrumbs on the top and bottom. Lightly flatten the fishcakes.Fry the fishcakes in a thick bottomed f/pan for one minute on either side until golden brown. Place in oven for 6 mins. Test with a thermometer to ensure the internal
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Il Gufo catwalk and soiree at Pitti Bimbo
By Catherine O'Dolan on 12/07/2011 14:29:52
Junior reports from Pitti Bimbo
Spirit but done in Sinatra style by Paul Anka.For the finale, a flotilla of white balloons, illuminated with tiny lights inside, were freed into the black sky and floated skyward before disappearing with a faint flicker. The evening of festivities
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School Run Diva: How to be the yummiest mummy in the playground (with minimum effort)
By Catherine O’Dolan on 18/04/2010 13:03:49
International make-up artist Korben Niblett offers five simple steps to a gorgeous, natural glow in a jiffy
1. After moisturising, use a light foundation to give a smooth finish and glow. I recommend a brilliant product called Skin Rescue Bio-Complex Veil, which is a make-up primer, and is tinted, so will even out your complexion. It also has an SPF of 15
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Ken Hom reveals some traditions – and superstitions – for Chinese New Year
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/02/2013 14:29:00
Start with a firecracker and let the children behave badly. It's Chinese New Year! Here's how to have an authentic celebration
tinder and flint were used, no one would lend them on this day or give a light to others.* If you cry on New Year's Day, you will cry all through the year (oh dear, again). Therefore, any behaviour from children is tolerated without punishment, even
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Inn The Park
By Catherine O'Dolan on 19/04/2010 16:12:40
Family dining with a view
and activities sheets, I browsed the Sunday Roast Menu. Although Peach, Tomato and Basil Salad sounded light and refreshing, I opted for the rather more daring Smoked Eel, Crispy Pig Head and Dandelions – despite the protests from my daughter, followed
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When nits happen…
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/09/2010 12:22:27
They're the bane of primary school, so how do you get rid of them? Read our essential facts of lice
on dry hair make sure you do so in good light - by a window or under a desk lamp is ideal. Also look for eggs glued to the roots of the hair very close to the scalp. If you find any eggs or nits attached to the hair, then check all family members and use
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