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Summer Events for Northern Ireland
By on 04/07/2011 11:42:41
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
planet to search for lost treasure at W5 in Belfast.Carrickfergus PlaydayAugust 3Get outdoors and celebrate Playday 2011 at Windmill play park, Carrickfergus. Children can enjoy face painting, balloon modelling and plenty of other organised fun and games
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Edinburgh Festival 2011
By Fiona McKim on 28/07/2011 11:07:09
Our pick of the best family-friendly shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival
young things can throw some shapes to classic disco tunes then retire to the Gymboree chill-out room for free face painting. With live DJs, free healthy snacks plus that all-important licensed bar for mummy and daddy, Baby Loves Disco is certain
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Just So Festival 2011
By Fiona McKim on 30/09/2011 11:27:54
Children ruled the catwalk when Junior took to the woods for a fancy-dress fashion fiesta
-running trend for Spiderman and Mario costumes looks set to continue for many seasons to come whilst the Disney princess du jour is the long-haired lovely Rapunzel.Once suited and booted (and expertly face painted!) the mini models sashayed down our bouncy
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Hallowe'en happenings in London
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 17:57:47
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
who can change colour to match the flower it is sitting on and join in with fun bat games and face-painting as well as informative talks and interactive exhibits. Squeamish children may learn to love all things creepy and crawly after this weekend
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:50:20
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Welsh winter wonderland
version of Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas In Wales.AladdinDecember 10–11Join Aladdin and friends for a sprinkle of pantomime style hilarity including face-painting, storytelling and jewellery making in the glorious surroundings of Powis Castle
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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
selection of Beatrix Potter’s whimsical paintings featuring her well-loved characters at Lyme Park, Cheshire. Children can also enjoy potter-inspired crafts, storytelling and dressing-up. Sam’s Musical VoyageJanuary 14Set sail on a seafaring voyage
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Easter Days Out In The South
By Kate Hill on 27/03/2012 12:09:29
Egg-citing days out for your family
Easter TrailMarch 31 – April 15Get into the Easter theme by having your face painted and enjoy the range of exciting activities in the Trelissick Gardens with Cadbury egg rewards.Family Discovery TrailApril 3, 10Get the whole family involved
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Bring out your child’s inner performer
By Junior on 02/04/2012 16:41:51
Encourage a budding star with these creative ideas
.Set the sceneA favourite story, TV programme or cartoon character can provide the ideal catalyst for budding dramatists. Alternatively, try introducing your children to a famous painting and get them to re-enact the story that might lie behind it.Get musical
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The Story So Far: Lauren Child
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 14:43:24
A potted history of one of our best-loved children's author, creator of Charlie And Lola
After studying art at Manchester Polytechnic and London Art School, Lauren worked in a variety of jobs, including painting dots for Damien Hirst. In 1999, her first two picture books were published I Want A Pet (Frances Lincoln, £5.99) and Clarice
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Exclusive interview with Zandra Rhodes
By Matthew Holroyd on 14/04/2010 11:53:37
FAMED FOR HER pink hairstyle, theatrical make-up and a love for nature
is married to a doctor and has four children. What were your favourite toys and games as a child? I loved painting, drawing and dressing up. I had some lovely dolls – May and Jacqueline – and I used to make clothes for them. I still love party games
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