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The science of sandcastles
By Kelly Beswick on 23/06/2011 16:09:04
Thought building sandcastles was child's play? Well think again
), the optimum ratio is eight times as much sand as you have water. There's even a mathematical formula for it: OW = 0.125 x S. Not that the average child needs to worry too much about ratios, but more serious sandcastle makers undoubtedly do. Indeed
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The best buckets and spades for beach babes
By Fiona McKim on 11/06/2012 12:57:41
Be the king of the sandcastles with this stylish beach kit
Sand Play Set made from recycled materials, £16.98 by Green Toys at Toyella
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1 Feel the sand between your toes
By on 19/06/2009 14:10:11
Icecream & sandcastles - a day on the beach is the perfect way to spend a idle day
Literally meaning ‘Whistling Sands’, Porth Oer, Lleyn Peninsula, Wales has dry sand above the high-water mark that might squeak when you walk on it. With sand the texture of fluffy cake mixture and a National Trust beach café selling everything from pizza to buckets and s...
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Five things to find at the seaside
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:25:24
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights
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Family activities… for a day at the beach
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:47:47
Ten things to do in a day at the beach
1. Write your name or funny messages in the sand with shells2. Decorate sand-pies and sandcastles with different shaped shells3. Have a rock-pool ramble Learn about the food chain of this natural aquarium so your child understands how it works
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Postcard from...Cornwall
By on 14/04/2011 13:46:51
Where? St Ives.Why go there? St Ives is a pretty town overlooking soft white sand beaches. It has also just been voted the Best UK Seaside Town at the British Travel Awards.Children will love... Simply rock-pooling and building sandcastles
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A Cornish holiday
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 11:08:33
For the best of British, take a trip to Cornwall
the best sand to create towering sandcastles, while Padstow is home to Rick Stein’s children’s cookery classes. A great launchpad for any escapade is The Nare in Truro – a luxe retreat with child-friendly menus and babysitting available. For more great
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Treasure Beach
By Junior on 11/08/2011 11:50:59
Treasure Beach is located on what’s regarded as the best beach on Barbados, Paynes Bay
The wide stretch of white sand and gentle sea, make it a perfect children’s playground. Now the hotel has appointed a Kids Concierge to arrange family picnics, sandcastle building competitions and even a children’s ‘cocktail’ hour at 4pm daily, when
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Carols in the Caribbean
By Kate Donoughue on 24/10/2011 13:50:12
Enjoy Christmas on your own island
the whole island for the ultimate Christmas bash. Prices for a family of four, staying seven nights full-board, start from £14,299, including flights.How to Enjoy Winter in the Caribbean has more ideas for family holidays.
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Summer Events for the Midlands
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:52:24
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
Weekend on July 30, 31, Agrilympics and scarecrow workshops on August 20, 21, Bank Holiday Music And Fun on August 28, 29, a Moonlight Maze Pyjama Party Night on September 10, 11, and a Vintage Tractor Rally on September 17.Summer SaturdaysNow until August
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