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Make A Bad Ting Good With Rastamouse
By Fiona McKim on 07/10/2011 11:16:08
Meet the Rastafarian rodent as he launches his debut DVD
the launch of his debut DVD, Rastamouse will be making a special appearance at Asda in Derby on October 8. The supermarket has ordered in an extra supply of cheese for the big day when the super-cool ska-jammin mouse will be meeting fans, taking photographs
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Whoopie pie demo at Fortnum & Mason
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/02/2011 10:48:05
Find out how to make those pies with puff
If you're looking for something fun for this afternoon and are in London town, why not hot foot it down to Fortnum & Mason? As a special half term treat, there will be a whoopie pie making demonstration at 2pm, with opportunities to sample the sweet
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How to enjoy fun on the beach
By on 16/07/2010 15:44:52
Making footprints in the sand, jumping shallow waves...aaaah, happy days
mess our beaches are and help to make them better”. The Cool Seas section of the MCS website is also a great way to inspire children to be involved in the care of our beaches and sealife.
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Fabulous Festive Family Days Out
By Fiona McKim on 20/12/2011 16:36:31
Make the most of the holiday season with our round-up of wonderful winter events happening all over the UK
The festive season is full of exciting events and activities for families.Find out what's on in your area with our guide to the happiest yuletide happenings in: The NorthThe MidlandsThe SouthWalesNorthern IrelandScotlandLondon events or London
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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2011 11:08:09
The recently revamped Ashmolean Museum makes a stylish setting for a world of treasures
or drop in for a themed summer craft activity: Roman DiscoveryJuly 27, 28
Printing Power August 3, 4
Archaeological Adventure In Ancient Greece August 10, 11 Brush-Free Painting August 17, 18 All About Money August 24, 25 Cost Free. Ashmolean Museum
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Five Festival Rules
By Catherine O'Dolan Photography by David Handley at Burning Man Festival (www.burningman.com) on 17/06/2011 16:08:58
Make the most of the summer festivals with our top tips (rule one: don't lose your kids!)
or box juices are great because containers are easy to take back to camp when they're empty. A great green alternative are the funky Sigg bottles that come in a range of groovy designs.RULE 2 Keep out of the crush. Stay back from the big events. Take
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Essential kit for your festival bag
By Kate Street on 01/06/2010 15:47:49
Before you set off for a summer festival, make sure you have these vital accessories
the munchies hit (no, not those munchies. We don’t do that any more now we have children, do we?) and a pick-me-up for a flagging tot when you want to keep him awake until the end of the Human League set.■ Dress codes Even on the balmiest summer days, it can
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Five things to find at the seaside
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:25:24
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights
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May/June Half-term events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:53:11
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
believe out of everyday objects at the Warwick Arts Centre.Spark Children’s Art Festival May 31–June 12Ignite the imagination with the Spark Children’s Art Festival in Leicester. The feast of fun includes everything from monkey mask making to finger
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February and half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/02/2011 10:47:24
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
workshop. Toddlers can discover new rhythms and song and make a musical instrument to take home.Inventors’ WorkshopFebruary 12–20Create some Wallace & Gromit inspired contraptions at the W5 in Belfast. Family Fun Day February 26Storytelling, guided musical
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