of 400 words or less on the theme of The Unexpected Gift and the winning story will be made into three special books for the victorious author. A further 100 copies will be made for sale on Buyagift, with the profits going to the Make A Wish Foundation

the plots, characters and the locations of his work.Bird Bonanza DayFebruary 16Learn how to care for feathered friends, make a bird feeder and take part in animal themed challenges and activities at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo.Elbows Off The Table

and fish donít break up.To make the mash, boil the potatoes in plenty of salted water for about 15 minutes or until very tender when poked with a sharp knife. Drain well and mash them with the butter, milk and plenty of salt. I use a mouli, which makes a

this – they didn’t have this in your day.' And his father sat up that night and he read the algebra book from cover to cover; the next day he said, 'I can help you now'. It makes you think. And that’s part of being a parent." Q. Rebellion is part-and-parcel of a

would your child make of these nostalgic delights today? Hey Diddle DiddleCats with fiddles, blind mice and a dopey shepherdess who keeps losing her sheep... Ah, yes, the long lost rhymes of our childhood are making a comeback Gently Does ItAfter nine

, being a Brit, it wouldn't matter at what age I won: I'd be a God whatever).2. How can I make the most of being a lefthander as most of my opponents are likely to be right-handed? I like the thought of getting the upper hand.3. I'm really into football

There’s always a warm welcome at this bright and breezy spa-enhanced seaside stay – the owners like to make children feel at home, so there will be teddy bears waiting to greet them (and, for babies, changing mats and high chairs). Nautically

enemy Candida Lovejoy accompanied by Maid Millie– what the cupcakes is going on?Lunchtime I sit in silence, I have missed the Gucci preview, sent Maid Millie back to the hotel and to make matters worse, Candida is sitting on a table opposite me

Crafting With Kids by Catherine Woram Ryland, Peters & Small, £14.99, 3+There are 35 make-together projects for you and your child to enjoy. With simple and fun activities designed for preschoolers from finger-painting on ceramic plates

of belonging is surely a good use of a rainy afternoon”RediscoveryRemember that making the memory box is only half the fun. The second part comes when you return to open the memory box in years to come, so make sure you store the memory box somewhere you