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Outdoor adventures for spring days
By Emma Daly on 30/04/2013 15:20:47
From climbing a tree to hunting for bugs, there's a host of fun ways to spark your child's love of nature
There was once a time when banishing your child to his bedroom during daylight hours meant that he had misbehaved. Otherwise, come rain or shine, the little tinker would be fed a hearty breakfast and despatched to the great outdoors for the day
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12 Fabulous Destinations For A White Christmas
By Junior on 05/12/2011 18:08:43
From white-sand beaches to monochrome hotels and the real deal in Finland, these amazing holidays all evoke a snowy spirit
lovers can see white lions roaming free. The Gondwana Family Lodge resembles a typical thatched Karoo homestead and has children’s activity rooms, a spacious lawn, an outdoor play area and pool. A guide will even take children through the gardens
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27–29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 14:00:16
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out the Off The Tracks festival
five-star Stapleford Park country house hotel is less than 30 miles away from the festival site, and is family-friendly. Activities available include falconry and horse riding, as well as outdoor games like croquet. The spa will also provide parental
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27-29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:15:16
Junior's Family Festival Guide kicks off the season with the Off The Tracks festival
five-star Stapleford Park country house hotel is less than 30 miles away from the festival site, and is family-friendly. Activities available include falconry and horse riding, as well as outdoor games like croquet. The spa will also provide parental
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Autumn days out in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 14/09/2011 12:32:49
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
. Two days of traditional entertainment will include comedy, music, dance, food and games.Autumn QuizOctober 8–23Become a nature detective in the grounds of Crathes Castle in Banchory with this self-lead autumn quiz trail. Historic HuntingOctober 10
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Autumn Days Out In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 13/09/2011 16:04:45
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
featuring over 140 varieties of local apple, cider tasting, apple press demonstrations, dancers and fun, fruity games for children.Snapped-Up 3 MarketOctober 9An afternoon of monster-themed activities as part of the Cardiff Design Festival, taking place
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Junior’s Top Tiny Characters From Literature And Film
By Fiona McKim on 07/12/2011 16:01:47
These diminutive darlings punch well above their weight
forced to leave their home, feisty teenager Arietty and her family set off on an outdoor adventure, showing remarkable bravery for ones so very small.HobbitsThere are few journeys more epic than the one taken by J.R.R Tolkien’s hairy protagonist, Frodo
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Jolly January Outings In The North
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:01:17
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
and enormous game of Consequences.The King And I January 24–28Catch this opulent oriental oeuvre full of sweet song, graceful dance and regal romance when the Leicester Curve’s production of The King And I arrives at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal.Toy Stories
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Blooming marvellous days out...
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/04/2012 15:19:48
The Royal Horticultural Society is rolling out a riot of fabulous and floral events this summer
and an outdoors play space.Spring Plant Fair May 6Green-fingered types can stock up on all things leafy at RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate. The garden's log maze, family trails and woodland dens will keep little visitors busy.RHS Chelsea Flower ShowMay 22
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How to forage safely with your child
By Junior on 18/04/2012 17:18:22
A beginner's guide to picking your own fresh and wild ingredients
- make it a game and pretend to be robots who cant be scratched or stung by anything.Know the area you are foraging within; if there is the potential for pollution, then find another site.When it comes to eating the food, check online or in one
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