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Seven Stories, Newcastle Upon Tyne
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 16:45:56
From tall stories to rollicking reads, Seven Stories is bursting at the seams with witty words and astonishing images
We’re sure there are more than just seven stories waiting to be discovered on the seven levels of this old Victorian mill, which has been transformed into a wonderful world dedicated to children’s literature. The exhibition programme takes its
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The success story behind Sixx Design
By Junior on 31/08/2011 17:24:32
Robert and Cortney Novogratz created seven gorgeous children and six New York renovations in just 15 years. Now called Sixx Design, here they tell their story…
Fifteen years ago, my husband Robert and I got engaged and purchased our first home. The house was a condemned building in the middle of Chelsea, a once-neglected neighbourhood in downtown Manhattan that has since become very trendy. At the time, neither of us knew that buying an...
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The Best Days Out... ever!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 17:44:13
Hip, hip hooray! From cool castles to super safari parks and everything in between, we've scoured the UK to bring you the best family days out for summer holidays filled with fun
, BuckinghamshireRoyal Botanic Garden EdinburghSeven Stories, Newcastle Upon TyneThe Lost Gardens of Heligan, CornwallWarwick Castle, WarwickshireWoburn Safari Park, BedfordshireYork MazeYorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
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May/June Half-term events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:55:44
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
at Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire.Pirate WeekMay 28–June 5 Swashbuckling stories and pirates craft abound at Seven Stories in Newcastle as part of a special pirate week.Find out what's happening this half-term in the South, Midlands, London, Scotland, Wales and
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Heidi-high adventure in the Alps
By Junior on 02/08/2011 16:14:57
Visit the awesome mountain in Switzerland
Walk between the pretty mountain villages of Kandersteg, Adelboden and Lenk in the Bernese Oberland to relive the charming story of Heidi on Inntravel’s Swiss Mountain Trails family holiday in Switzerland. Families can explore at their own pace
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Caribbean creativity at the Verandah Resort & Spa
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 13:30:27
Get arty, in a luxurious and tropical location
drawing workshops, readings and quizzes, the daily sessions will involve mask-making, junk sea-monster modelling and other activities that are all designed to bring stories to life.The resort is near a National Park and has two soft white sand beaches
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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
locomotive as well as have the chance to ride a vintage train at the National Railway Museum in Shildon. Consequences with Polly Dunbar And Ed VereJanuary 21Head to Seven Stories in Newcastle to meet award winning illustrators and take part in an exciting
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Should I teach my child to read?
By Junior on 21/11/2012 19:28:00
Top reading tips on how you can help your children enjoy books
with their babies. According to Cooling, a parent's role is to instil a love for book and stories, rather than deal with the mechanics of learning to read.According to the National Literacy Trust, reading with your child has been shown to help children develop a
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Meditation tips for all ages
By Junior on 03/01/2013 15:03:00
Hit the road to relaxation with these stress-free techniques
to a maximum of five minutes.Four- to six-year-oldsThese meditations can be more focused, with just a short time spent on tactile relaxation. Your child should be interested in the story of a guided meditation and the journey you are taking her on
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Summer Events for the North
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:19:06
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
, badge-designing, a dragon hunt and more! Drop in for a while or stay the day at the John Rylands Library, Deangate in Manchester. Seven StoriesJuly 29–SeptemberHit the books, big time, with a summer of fun at Seven Stories in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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