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Restaurant of the month: Wagamama
On 22/09/2012 in Restaurants
Sample a taste of the Orient with the popular pan-Asian chain's new children's menu
Edamame Soya Beans, with a sprinkling of salt.In my experience, Wagamama has always proved a very palatable option for family dining – you can’t go far wrong with chicken on a skewer and a bowl of sticky rice. But now there’s a new children’s menu “for
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Family festivals for 2011
On 26/09/2010 in Leisure
A round-up of our favourite family festivals for summer 2011. Book now to make the most of Early Bird offers
Chill out at Camp Bestival – and book early for 2011.A CHANGE IS as good as a rest, so they say, and what could be further removed from the strictures and routines of daily family life than the chance to let your hair down at a festival? Cool
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Blooming marvellous days out...
On 03/04/2012 in Days Out
The Royal Horticultural Society is rolling out a riot of fabulous and floral events this summer
Contemporary Craft and Design FairMay 3-7Craft lovers can browse home and garden crafts at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey. With over 200 acres of land, there's lots for families to explore, from a pinetum and arboretum, a 'plants for bugs' area
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An Adventure
On 26/01/2009 in Perfect for...
Become a family of intrepid explorers - either here in the UK or further afield
offers a wide choice of fun sailing holidays for families. For details, visit www.sunsail.co.ukHISTORIC CITIES AND CULTURE Taking the family to northern Thailand is an adventure in itself, and if you want to be pampered while the children have a mini
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Deeply adventurous holidays
On 18/08/2011 in Tips & advice
It’s easy for you and your family to become intrepid explorers with a little know-how. Near or far, just take the plunge and discover a new world
wide choice of fun sailing holidays for families. For details, visit www.sunsail.co.ukHISTORIC CITIES AND CULTURETaking the family to northern Thailand is an adventure in itself, and if you want to be pampered while the children have a mini adventure
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The North
On 10/11/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Northern Noël
families can stroll around the village taking in cooking traditions, vintage-style shopping and meet an old-fashioned Father Christmas in his magical grotto.Christmas FestivalDecember 2–4Get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start in the historic city
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Joe Blogs is up to a little monkey business with Paul Frank at the Barbican
On 05/11/2010 in Fashion news
Smart Boy About Town bumps into Julius at the Paul Frank event for the Bicycle Festival at the Barbican
just look a bit, well, dorky. That's why I was so pleased to bump into Julius at the Bicycle Film Festival at the Barbican because this monkey guy always looks great in pictures!There was lots of fun and games going on in the foyer with art activities
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Aliens In The Attic
On 18/04/2010 in Films & DVDs
Little green men disturb one family's holiday plans
Most children think monsters live in the attic, but in this film all those unexplained noises are down to a group of green-skinned aliens who are plotting – you’ve guessed it – world domination.The Pearsons are taking a family holiday in a remote
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How your child can turn beekeeper for a sweet cause
On 18/04/2013 in Green Living
Family bee awareness campaign launches today
launched Bee Awareness Campaign sees bee charity Adopt-A-hive team up with Mookie Toys and Disney’s The Hive to educate and inspire families to support Britain’s bees.As well as a range of fun educational materials on the campaign website, Mookie has
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An exciting Christmas break
On 08/08/2011 in Perfect for...
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Whether it’s snowflakes or soft sand, there’s a perfect yule for you!
There’s more sparkle at the historic Navy Pier with 750,000 lights, 25,000 ornaments, and hundreds of decorated trees, while the Christkindlmarket Festival is the largest Christmas market in the US, showcasing German foods and trinkets. For kitsch family
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