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The Junior Olympic Heroes Quiz
By Fiona McKim on 01/08/2012 15:08:42
Test your family's sporting knowledge with this quick quiz
1. Which British Cyclist won Gold for his 1km time trial in the 2004 Beijing Olympics?(a) Mark Cavendish(b) Bradley Wiggins(C) Chris Hoy2. What athletics event does Jessica Ennis participate in?(a) Triple Jump(b) Heptathlon(C) 400m relay3. Which
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Go for gold with adorable Olympic merchandise
By Fiona McKim on 27/07/2012 12:20:09
Make a splash at bathtime with these little duckies
Team GB Olympic Swimming Duck, £7 from London 2012 Shop
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Are you Gold standard or back of the pack? New survey reveals Olympic bafflement
By Fiona McKim on 01/08/2012 11:19:01
60% of people asked had no idea who is in Team GB
Do you remember watching the Olympics as a child? For many parents sitting down together to enjoy the Games with your child is a thrilling experience, which can help you to bond as a family win, lose or draw.Now that the torch has been lit, the
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The Junior Olympic Heroes quiz - The Answers
By Fiona McKim on 01/08/2010 15:31:19
1. Which British Cyclist won Olympic Gold for his 1km time trial in the 2004 Beijing Olympics?(C) Chris HoyDid you know... Chris was inspired to become a cyclist after watching the BMX scenes in E.T.2. What athletics event does Jessica Ennis
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Christmas Countdown Gift Of The Day...
By Fiona McKim on 16/12/2011 10:00:20
Get ahead of the game for the Olympic yearLondon 2012 Monopoly £35 by The London 2012 Shop
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The best summer days out in The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:57:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
on astounding feats of human agility and endurance. Mini OlympicsJuly 5On your marks, get set and go to Brintons Park in Kidderminster for this exciting day out. Children under five and their families can take part in art and craft activities, face painting
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The best summer days out in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:54:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
tag and parachute, they will be sent on a skydiving adventure to hit a target below.Mini OlympicsJune 30 – September 2Families who wish to take part in Britain's Olympic celebrations minus the London crowds should look no further than the Gleneagles
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Junior Children's Book Club
By Fiona McKim on 11/12/2012 12:38:01
Inspire and delight your child with our pick of literary lovelies
victories a delight to be savoured. The book's pleased-as-punch toddler revels in his personal triumphs with all the pride and pleasure of an Olympic gold medallist.Sara Gillingham’s wonderfully nostalgic illustrations add to the book’s sweet appeal, while
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Four of the best books for parents
By Fiona McKim on 11/01/2013 16:38:44
Our monthly round-up of the best parenting, craft, art and recipe books
Le Cookie by Mickael Benichou (Ryland Peters & Small, £9.99)If there were to be a dessert Olympics, the two nations that would surely have the competition licked would be France and the good ole’ US of A. One, the purveyors of Parisian pâtisserie
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The best summer days out in The North
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:58:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
, discover regal etiquette and take their place on a grand throne. Georgian OlympicsSundays from July 22–2If you thought life was tough for athletes in the present day Olympic games, wait until you discover the ways the Georgian classes amused themselves
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