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Barefoot Books Big Weekend
By Fiona McKim on 27/09/2011 18:09:43
Celebrate the power of storytelling at this enchanting arts event
the opening of their first British storytelling studio, Barefoot Books invite you to their shiny new premises in Oxford for their Big Weekend event. A full calendar of free activities will be on offer from October 8–9 including storytelling, dance, choirs
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National Storytelling Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 12/01/2012 11:18:23
Celebrate the art of oratory excellence at these fun family events
. For more details about National Storytelling Week and full event listings, visit the Society For Storytelling website
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Family fun for Independent Booksellers Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 25/06/2012 18:35:14
From a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to a nationwide Wally hunt, families can have a ball whilst supporting independent bookshops at this fiesta of local literature
. For the modern child, between E-books, apps and Amazon the experience of visiting a bespoke, independent bookshop may be an unfamiliar one, so why not give your child a taste of the literary life by taking in a family event during Independent Booksellers Week
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Delightful Dickensian Days Out
By Fiona McKim on 10/01/2012 15:22:08
Mark Charles Dickens’ bicentenary year with these fun family events
Dickens On ScreenJanuary 10–February 28London's BFI Southbank is hosting a celebratory season of Dickensian greats from the big screen in honour of the prolific storyteller’s birthday. Children with a roguish streak can catch early adaptations
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Presenting Selfridges: Winner of Best Childrenswear Department 2012
By Catherine Hudson on 08/06/2012 10:55:49
The luxurious department store is the runaway winner of our Children's Department Store category, in the Junior Design Awards 2012
labels, including Gucci, Ralph Lauren and the world's largest Burberry concession, as well as a superior programme of events, including pop-up-shops, exclusive fashion collaborations and celebrity storytelling.
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Hallowe'en happenings in Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 11:58:26
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
.Banks of the Foyle Halloween carnival, October 29–31Since 1986, the Banks of the Foyle Carnival in Londonderry has played host to a week long calendar of spooky events and now attracts up to 40,000 revellers each year. The agenda includes music, magic, storytelling
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Family theatre for February half term
By Fiona McKim on 15/02/2013 15:31:13
Exciting events to entertain your child this half term
be out in force (well, in literary form) for Really Wild Adventures, an interactive poetry and storytelling session with none other than Ms. Adventure herself, the fragrant Michaela Strachan. Fresh from Cheltenham Literary Festival, pre
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Feast on festivals this summer
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/05/2013 15:10:47
Escape the routine of family life at a festival that celebrates music, dance, comedy and more – coming soon to a field near you...
shake your bunting at. From small local celebrations to large-scale, child-friendly events, families are embracing that festival feeling like never before.So what’s the big attraction? Festivals are a chance to shake off the rigidity of routines
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Dublin
By Catherine O'Dolan on 10/05/2010 16:46:16
Junior's city break guide to Dublin
–18). Similarly, Temple Bar Cultural Trust organises outdoor events for families, including The Summer Sensational (July 8–11), which will feature loads of events for children, such as storytelling, street performances, musical events and much more. For details
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The best summer days out in Wales
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:55:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
Pig-ScotJune 23Children and adults alike should dig out their race day finery and head along to Cantref Aventure Farm for Wales’ premier porcine racing event! Cheer on the farm’s resident pigs as they trot around a specially built racing track
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