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Junior's Guide To A Summer Of Fun
By on 26/07/2011 14:00:59
Excellent events, grand days out, rocking festivals and fabulous family activities – we've got your summer sorted, come rain or shine
summer events, whether you live in the North, South, London, Midlands, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. Fancy a spot of shopping? Then couple your trip with some splendid entertainments. We'll be adding more excellent events as the summer goes on, so
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Video: Cardboard Guitars That Really Jam!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/08/2011 18:14:16
Go behind the scenes at a Juneau Projects instrument-making workshop...
.Sound like a blast? If you live in the Midlands, then you're in luck. This summer the Juneau crew will be hosting workshops at:Birmingham Museum and Art GalleryAugust 9, 16, 23Wednesbury Museum and Art GalleryAugust 18Manor HouseAugust 25Walsall Leather
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Power to the pumpkin! We present our Hallowe'en Round-up
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/10/2011 11:42:25
Junior's guide to a happy and haunting Hallowe'en
into the scaring spirit, check out our compendium of terrifying treats, from cool costumes to creepy cakes...Happy Hallowe'en Dress UpFiendishly Tempting Hallowe'en TreatsCreepy And Covetable Hallowe'en BuysHaunting Happenings in the North, South, Midlands
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The best summer days out near you
By Fiona McKim on 17/07/2012 16:52:54
We round-up the most exciting summer events from Inverness to the Isle of Wight
out in your area. Enjoy!The Best Summer Days out in: LondonThe SouthThe NorthThe MidlandsNorthern IrelandWalesScotland
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Hallowe'en and Half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 08/10/2010 10:22:14
A feast of hallowe'en and holiday activities around the UK
at Aigburth Vale car park. For details, see www.liverpoollanterncompany.co.ukMidlandsAlton Towers ScarefestOctober 16–31Scary characters, trick or treat rooms and doors, and a haunted adventure tour. Time: 10am–9pm. Cost: £30.40 (adults), £22.50 (children
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Rob Ryan: Scissorhands
By Kelly Beswick on 19/07/2011 14:28:07
The winner of our Junior Design Award for Picture Book Of The Year, The Gift is a mesmerising tale told with beautiful paper-cut illustrations by the brilliant Rob Ryan
realised that every single poster was my work. That was so cool. It was the best thing ever."Despite his West Midlands inflection, Ryan was actually born in Cyprus in 1962, the youngest of three sons of an RAF mess-hall officer. After stints at airbases
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
(over-threes), £1.50 (under-threes).Discovery Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2NE.MidlandsFrankfurt Christmas Market in BirminghamNovember 18–December 23The charm of the German Christmas Market comes to Birmingham with chalet style craft
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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
at Cragside, Northumberland.MidlandsDress to impressNovember 23–May 15Children’s clothes crafted from paper are on display as part of the quirky Paper Memories at the Snibston art gallery in Coalville, Leicestershire.Boggles Wish BonfireFebruary 19–27
Make a
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Excellent Easter Events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/04/2011 13:08:22
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
in Wonderland Easter Festival.MidlandsCharlecote Park, WarwickshireApril 4, 5Follow the Easter egg trail, with Cadbury chocolate prizes for successful hunters. Children can also listen to stories and take part in egg and spoon races.
Rufford Abbey Country Park
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New Year Cheer, Both Far And Near
By Fiona McKim on 19/12/2011 16:49:55
Welcome 2012 in style with our pick of Britain’s best events for families
of jubilant celebrations welcoming in the Year Of The Dragon. Wander through the city’s Chinatown area and immerse yourself in this exotic celebration including of a traditional lion, and dragon parade, firecracker displays and a host of authentic food stalls.Midlands
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