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Outdoor games to play when it snows
By Junior on 19/12/2011 14:40:13
Don't hibernate! Get out there and have fun in the snow
affair for older children) to be hung in the bedroom window as a reminder of magical times long after the big thaw. More leisure from Junior:Theatre shows inspired by booksTest out those twinkle toes with Darcey Bussell
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Ode to Autumn: Outdoor fun with your children
By Sophie Westnedge on 01/10/2012 16:59:00
How to make the most of each new season with some brilliant family activites
Author and mother-of-five Amanda Soule has always enjoyed the different elements that come from each new season, from spring flowers to warm summer sunshine, autumn's harvest and snowy days of winter. Her new book The Rhythm of Family explores how families can make the most of li...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream at Covent Garden
By Catherine Hudson on 18/07/2011 11:51:30
Don't miss the Iris Theatre's beautifully spirited, outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream
. In the words of leading lothario Lysander, 'the course of true love never did run smooth', and confusion reigns as the excitable Puck manages to mismatch two sets of Athenian lovers along with a whole host of forest fairies.With three beautiful outdoor sets
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Snow Time Fun: Safe tobogganing for children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 17:13:55
Whizzing down a snowy slope is brilliant fun, but make sure your child plays safe too
Whizzing down a gentle slope on a toboggan can give your child a wonderful thrill, but it can also cause injuries, so it’s always wise to follow some basic safety tips.* Choose a sled that is the right size for your child One that can be steered and has brakes is a good idea, but...
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If you go out in the woods today…
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 15:50:31
Make the most of nature this autumn with these five fun activities
Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and into the woods, which are full of activities and adventures. 1. Find your own foodAutumn is a great time for taking the kids out foraging – and there’s nothing better than eating fruits and berries picked by their own fair hands. Bl...
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Ten super spring activities
By Junior on 18/04/2012 16:04:26
Spring is the perfect time to get out and have some family fun
centre and welcome them to their new home. Feed the worms kitchen scraps such as vegetable peelings and egg shell. The bottom of the wormery will now fill with nourishing compost which you can remove for your garden.Eat outdoorsPack a basket with classic
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Family activities… for when you're stuck at home
By Suzanne Milne on 01/01/2013 20:18:00
10 fun activities for children when you're staying in
the journey. 4. Do a night-time safari of your garden As evening falls, don wellies and arm yourselves with a torch for an outdoor adventure. Listen for the trills of birds and the froggy ribbets from watery ponds. Talk about where all the sounds are coming
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How to make camping fun for the whole family
By Sophie Westnedge on 14/05/2013 15:33:34
Why camping is becoming de rigueur and how to make the most of a family trip
to holidaying in the great outdoors. We hear so many stories about how dad was a great camper in his youth but mum would not be seen dead under canvas, which have a happy ending at Feather Down where everyone is kept happy.Instead of having your every whim
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Festival fun
By Kate Donoughue on 08/04/2011 12:27:30
Take in a child-friendly festival this summer
. Extend your stay The stunning five-star Stapleford Park country house hotel is less than 30 miles away from the festival site, and is family-friendly. Activities available include falconry and horse riding, as well as outdoor games like croquet. The spa
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