, and there’s plenty to see and do in Seville itself. For parents, a New Year’s Eve party starts with a Spanish wine and canapé reception in the five-star hotel’s library, followed by a seven-course dinner. Prices for a family of four start from £200 per night

Chinese New Year kicks off on February 10 – this year is the Year of the Snake (Ancient Chinese wisdom say a Snake in the house a good omen because it means your family will not starve. The Snake is keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise

. New Year's Eve is marked by a gala gourmet dinner - the perfect way to kick off 2013.Prices start from £2,679 per family of four, for seven nights on a B&B basis. Price includes Thomson return flights from Gatwick and private transfers. For details

with garlic and simple steamed rice. This is the perfect meal to share with all the family, young and old.How do you like to celebrate Chinese New Year? Usually dining with family, we indulged and ate expensive dishes such as duck, lobster, and always fish

LondonNew Year’s Eve Funk PartyDecember 31Rare is the New Year’s Eve party that is as child-friendly as it is fun for adults but London restaurant Caponata and sister venue The Forge may just have pulled it off. Kicking off at a family-friendly 7pm

on arrival for a gourmet New Year soiree.Departing on 28 December, a family of six can enjoy six nights self-catering in Haven Cottage from just £95 per person (saving £250).For further details call Wight Link on 0871 376 0013 or visit www

In the belief that the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum puts too much emphasis on targets, Early Childhood Action – which consists of early years professionals – have drawn up a manifesto for a new curriculum. ECA’s ‘Manifesto

Hi, it's me, Joe.Just taking a little time out here to WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. Here I am at Trafalgar Square in London, with Nelson watching over me. And as the sign says, Yes, I am a gift. And you are too! Actually, I think they were

Serves 2IngredientsA carrot, peeled and sliced into matchsticks 1/4 Chinese cabbage, shreddedA handful of peas1/4 o f a broccoli head, broken up50g (2oz) of rice noodlesMethodBring a pot of water to the boil and add the vegetables, starting with the carrots, as they will take abo...

sense of mischievous fun.The Hueys And The New Jumper by Oliver Jeffers (HarperCollins, £10.99)Who won the Junior Design Awards Best Picture Book 2012 category? More books by Oliver Jeffers.