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The highs and lows of restaurant dining with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/09/2010 18:30:52
You've taken your seats at table, and you're ready to start your family dining experience, but are your fellow diners pleased – or appauled – to see children at the table?
in irritation. Less prominent at weekends. Steer clear at all times.* The childless couple Can be any age and are the most difficult to predict in terms of reaction. She might secretly desire a child, he is much more likely to be horrified at the idea. Can
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Carluccio's
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/09/2010 12:16:48
Nobody gives a warmer family welcome than the Italians – and Italian family dining doesn't get much better than Carluccio's
resounding “yes”. I waited for the boys’ response. “Great,” said one of them. “My sister is visiting with her kids at the weekend and this place will be perfect.” Thinking about it now, I’m not sure why I ever doubted it. The thing about Carluccio’s is not so
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Five of the best walks through autumn leaves
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 12:55:50
Welcome the autumn with a bracing, crunching and swishing walk through leaves ablaze with colour
, Dorset. With trails and tracker packs for young smugglers and explorers, you can wander through its
patchworks of woodland – a haven for wildlife. There’s a Tree-mendous Tree Weekend, October 16 and 17 October. Swish through the autumn leaves as you
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Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 12:44:29
Gallop, gallop, gallop! Explore the special bond between knight and steed with a chivalric day out
medieval theme. Become a noble lord in squire training, learn about etiquette, try on armour and take part in a children's battle.Clash Of The Knights – Battling BaronsAugust 28–29Swords will be swishing for the over the Bank Holiday weekend. Children can
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Thrilling UK holidays
By Junior on 09/08/2011 12:41:23
A break in the UK is a far from dull experience, and there's something to suit everybody whether you are a little historian or a curious explorer...
for getting out and exploring the hidden gems in the UK. You can stay for a week, a weekend, or (if the belt needs a little more tightening) just for the day…FOR LITTLE FARMERS...STAY Feather Down Farms These fun farm experiences can be found across
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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
Ghosts And Gourds WeekendOctober 22–23Hallowe'en is coming early to Rowallane Garden in Saintfield where inquisitive young ghost-hunters can follow a special trail, carve a pumpkin, hear terrifying tales and transform themselves with fearsome face
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Fimi Valencia fall 2012 report
By Matthew Holroyd on 06/02/2012 09:42:07
Junior reports from Fimi Valencia
Spain’s leading childrenswear trade fair, Fimi, held in Spain’s third largest city Valencia kicked off this weekend with mixed offerings for buyers and press. The fair is held in two halls, the first featuring smaller, newer or more experimental
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Question time with Marcus Wareing
By Catherine O’Dolan on 06/05/2008 15:59:14
More exclusive musings from the award-winning chef and father-of-three
What’s on the menu for Sunday lunch at your house? I love really traditional things at the weekend, so a good roast dinner, maybe roast lamb, or the boys love pork. The whole weekend will be structured around the meal. If you’re going to have a
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The Family Festival Guide 2012
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/05/2012 10:16:32
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
and activities for children, as well as circus skills workshops and jazzy light shows. A highlight for children is the fancy-dress night on Saturday.Meadowlands,Glynde Place, East SussexJune 1–3 A weekend of cultural carnivalesque celebrations, jam
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Chicago Rib Shack is back!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/07/2010 17:49:36
and carrying a Cath Kidston bag of tricks, introduced herself as Silly Milly, the resident children’s entertainer who tips up at weekends and parties to divert and amuse. Joe was happy to lend a hand with an “Abracadabra” here and there; Grace and I were happy
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