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Term time abroad
By Junior on 01/08/2011 17:44:07
Believe that holidays can be educational for children? Read on...
Ever felt guilty taking your child
out of school for a week overseas? Or even worse – been fined by
your child’s school? Well, soon the law could be on your side, as travel website Take The Family has launched a campaign to make ten days off
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Do you take holidays in term time?
By Emma Daly on 17/12/2012 17:20:07
Schools get tough on unauthorised absences
The cost of holidays and flights soar the moment the school terms ends, so it is, of course, tempting for parents to take their child out of school for a few sneaky days. However, the latest advice is, do so at your peril, as headteachers
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The best summer days out near you
By Fiona McKim on 17/07/2012 16:52:54
We round-up the most exciting summer events from Inverness to the Isle of Wight
The birds are singing, the sun is shining (albeit sporadically) and the anticipation of those long-awaited summer holidays is in the air. Whether you are looking forward to an overseas sojourn in exotic climes or a season spent eating charred meat
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Jolly January Outings In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:45:15
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
Geocaching at RhossiliJanuary 4–February 19Use a handheld GPS device that displays your exact coordinates to negotiate your way around a free hi-tech treasure trail. Discover boxes which may contain hidden treasures while taking in the striking scenery of Rhossili Bay, near Swans...
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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
Santa’s Toy MineNovember 20–December 23Visit Rhondda Heritage Park for this magical underground adventure; can you discover Santa’s secret hideaway? Valiant adventurers will be rewarded with a special gift and tasty seasonal treats.The Dinefwr Edwardian Christmas FayreNovember 26...
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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
Gibside Food & Craft MarketJanuary 7, 21Snap up a selection of local food, drinks and crafts and watch live cooking demonstrations at this seasonal market in Gibside Gardens, Gateshead.Winter With BeatrixJanuary 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29Peruse a selection of Beatrix Potter’s w...
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 11:00:10
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in Northern Ireland
–11, 15–18 Catch Santa and Mrs Clause at their thatched cottage holiday home, Hezlett House in Castlerock. While father Christmas is taking a much needed-break before his busy festive schedule kicks inn he will be offering a special gift for children
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:10:27
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings north of the border
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!November 29–December 3World-renowned choreographer, Matthew Bourne brings his sugar-coated spectacular to the Edinburgh Festival Theatre for a limited run before leaping off to London’s West End. Children and adults alike will adore being transported t...
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The North
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:30:26
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Northern Noël
Christmas At BeamishNovember 19–January 2Discover the traditions of Christmas through the ages at the interactive Beamish Museum in County Durham where you can experience all the trimmings of a Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Christmas. Festive families can stroll around the vi...
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:40:03
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the South
of the Claremont Landscape Garden in Surrey.Gwel an Mor’s Celebration Of ChristmasDecember 10, 11Residents of Portreath, Cornwall should head down to holiday resort, Gwel an Mor for this two day festive spectacular. Santa Clause will be on hand with his reindeer
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