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Peter Pan Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 14/02/2012 14:30:32
Fly away to Neverland with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
without a hitch.Fire the imaginations of your pupilsUse World Book Day on March 1 as a great hook to read JM Barrie’s Peter Pan and Geraldine McCaughrean’s sequel Peter Pan in Scarlet to your class. The website contains a wealth of downloadable educational
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Songs for Christmas
By on 28/10/2010 12:28:09
Stir the spirits with some festive songs
in Sheffield December 1, 2, 3 and at the 02 in London December 6, January 11, 12.Meanwhile, Midge Ure, co-writer of Band Aid hit Don't They Know It's Christmas? has lent his support to pupils from the choir at Prior Park College who are releasing a charity
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How to enjoy fun on the beach
By on 16/07/2010 15:44:52
Making footprints in the sand, jumping shallow waves...aaaah, happy days
mess our beaches are and help to make them better”. The Cool Seas section of the MCS website is also a great way to inspire children to be involved in the care of our beaches and sealife.
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Join the fabulous Forest Games
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 09/05/2012 15:38:01
Do your children like a sporting challenge? Then get set for some outdoor fun
Forest, Cheshire on June 24Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire on July 8For further details, please see the Bear Nibbles website.And for more outdoor fun from Junior, seeTen wonderful woodlands in the UKTen super spring activities
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How to be a Writer: Masterclass
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 21/07/2011 14:43:05
Fancy yourself as a super-scribe? Then put your best foot forward with our ten top writing tips...
to stumble, then go back to tinker and fine tune.10) Always aim to end on a high – a witty and original ending will leave your reader with a feeling of satisfaction, and eager to try your day out suggestion for themselves. Good luck!
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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
Family StorytellingJanuary 28Gather round Society for Storytelling members, Pippa Reid and Claudia Mernick at Harrow Arts Centre for a family storytelling session followed by a crafty workshop inspired by the tales of the day.Storytelling Bus
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Into the woods
By Clay Johnson on 23/01/2008 10:30:54
Magical and majestic – trees fascinate children.
history…The UK is home to the greatest number of ‘ancient’ trees in northern Europe – an estimated 500,000, including around 50 oak trees that are over 1,000 years old, while some yew trees on these shores are even thought to pre-date Christianity. We have
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Love Parks Week 2011
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 17:14:56
Get outdoors this week and enjoy Britain’s gorgeous green spaces
The sun is shining (on-and-off!) and school's out for summer, so the timing couldn’t be better for Love Parks Week 2011. From July 23–31 everyone can enjoy the best their local park has to offer with a whole host of outdoor activities up and down
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
December 11, 12Visit Chartwell, Churchill's family home, and meet Father Christmas.Time: 11am–3pm. Cost: Free. Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS.Christmas Magic at Odds Farm Park December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Meet Santa in his grotto and see Christmas
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The coolest ice rinks in the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/12/2010 12:07:11
Get your skates on and have a sparkling time at one of these fantastic ice rinks
House's magnificent rink boasts a Tiffany Tuck Shop and a Christmas tree decked out in Tiffany blue. Time: 10am–11.30pm. Cost: from £10.50 (adults), from £8.50 (children). Strand WC2R 1LA.Swansea Waterfront Wonderland November 19–January 9 Skate
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