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Music festivals
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:40:21
All the music without the mayhem – these are the best festivals for all the family in 2010
' with open air DJs and 'The Hidden Hedge' – a secluded hideaway with a chilled vibe and secret appearances. The line up for 2010 is yet to be announced. Visit www.blissfields.co.uk3. JULY 14–18 Larmer Tree Festival, Wiltshire/Dorset border There are usually
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Family activities…for a rainy day
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 19:42:53
Ten activities to stave off boredom on a rainy day…
books and the other child can draw their illustration for the story on the left-hand page. Get out the glitter, glue and colourful paper for creating the cover illustration. And have a competition to come up with the title.8. Make a family tree Give
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Perfect picnics
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:10:46
Set the family up for an afternoon at one of these 10 gorgeous picnic spots
in the country, this is a lovely zen zone for a family picnic. Tel: 01672 539250 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk4. Richmond Park, Greater LondonYou’re sure to find a quiet spot among the ancient trees of London’s largest Royal Park; afterwards, visit
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Walks and rides
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:24:34
Have fun in the fresh air with these 10 walks and rides
, Perthshire This is a gentle stroll from the pretty village of Birnam, taking in Beatrix Potter’s garden, the lovely River Tay and Macbeth’s famous oak tree, all along pushchair-friendly paths. Visit www.pushchairwalks.co.uk
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Taking a greener holiday
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 11:52:51
Ways to make your next family holiday an eco-friendly one
locations. Even closer to home, there is a range of eco-friendly accommodation to explore, from tipis to tree houses. Another thing to look for when booking travel is tour operators who support the Fairtrade movement. One of its strongest advocates is Tribes
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Family activities…for a day in the park
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:40:27
Ten things to do when you visit a park
-The-Pooh and Goldilocks And The Three Bears are spot on).5. Go on a National Parks day event Visit www.nationalparks.gov.uk and search Events for a date and location that suits you.6. Cloudwatching Pick a shady tree, roll out your rug, then watch the sky go by. Try
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Family activities…for a day in the garden
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 19:52:49
10 activities for children to do in your garden
eyes, a nose, mouth, scarf and hat. Help her cut out the shapes she wants and glue them on to the nylon. Use the hook at the top of the face to hang your scarecrow from a tree.9. Hold a mudpie-making competition Buckets, ladles, spatulas and shaped
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Family activities…for moving about
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 21:41:05
Ten activities that will shake, rattle and roll your child
skipping rope while one does the jumping. However, if there is only one person to turn and one to jump, then tie the other end to a tree. There are lots of games, rhythms and songs to go with them – try Salt and Mustard, where a number of children can jump
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Your Continental Year
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:33:33
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
January Spring blossoms in CyprusCyprus is gorgeous in winter – which is really their spring. The trees are heavy with pink almond blossoms and the temperature is cool enough to take hikes, gentle bike rides and explore some of the island
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