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Goldilocks… as you've never seen her before
On 16/01/2013 in Books
Best-loved children's author of The Jolly Postman Allan Ahlberg's new take on the classic fairytale
starring the feisty and mischievous girl with the corn-coloured hair and a trio of bears in assorted sizes. Only this time, Ahlberg – working alongside daughter Jessica as illustrator – has extended his cast list to include 33 bears, the Bliim (a family
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Jewel of the Caribbean
On 04/06/2008 in Long-haul
From the ultra-glam to the laid-back welcome for which the Caribbean is famed, Barbados has lots to offer families
of the plane journey is sheer bliss. Barbados is a good place to start if you’re exploring the Caribbean for the first time or taking your first long-haul family holiday. It’s straightforward to get to; it’s highly developed, with some of the best family hotels
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Easter Days Out In London
On 27/03/2012 in Days Out
Egg-citing days out for your family
will include plenty of fun activities, complimentary treats and dim sum to practice on, with a prize at the end for the child who best demonstrates their new skills in a competition.Easter Egg PaintingApril 8Children can get creative in the Design Museum
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The best summer days out in Scotland
On 19/06/2012 in Days Out
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
tag and parachute, they will be sent on a skydiving adventure to hit a target below.Mini OlympicsJune 30 – September 2Families who wish to take part in Britain's Olympic celebrations minus the London crowds should look no further than the Gleneagles
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The Family Festival Guide 2013
On 22/05/2013 in Days Out
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
Wychwood FestivalWhen May 31–June 2Where Cheltenham RacecourseCapacity 10,000What’s the vibe? Now in its ninth year, this boutique family festival places an emphasis on great music and fun.Musical interludes The eclectic line-up includes Soul II
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Hotel Transylvania: A Monster Hit for Hallowe'en
On 18/10/2012 in Films & DVDs
With a ghastly cast of ghouls, monsters, vampires and freaks, Hotel Transylvania is a real hoot for Hallowe'en
star-studded, or rather scare-studded, ensemble of Hammer Horror characters, hamming it up in this fun animated movie that taps into the current trend for the horror genre, downscaled for the youngest audience with Tim Burton's Frankenweenie
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All-action holidays
On 16/08/2011 in Tips & advice
These lively holiday ideas from parasailing to hang gliding will give your family a real adrenalin rush
with challenges from zipwires to climbing.If you fancy some Alpine action, the Tyrolian resort of Mayrhofen in Austria offers everything from gentle family fun to extreme adventure. The Ahorn and Penken lifts will take you up to 200km of walking, mountain play
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Teaching the Fine Art of Etiquette
On 13/02/2012 in Parent skills
From minding their Ps & Qs to keeping elbows off the table, good etiquette will stand your child in good stead for life...
William Hanson from etiquette consultancy firm The English Manner and Maggie Bolger, co-owner of Kensington family club Maggie & Rose, share their wisdom on teaching children the fine art of good manners...Why is teaching etiquette so important
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Ski selection
On 01/08/2011 in Ski & activity
The best ski resorts to suit every need
– perfect for easing you in.Best for après-ski: Mayrhofen, Austria. No one does après-ski quite like the Austrians. Mayrhofen (www.mayrhofen.at) has dozens of mountain bars: the Ice Bar at the base station is great for full-on fun, but we recommend Mo
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Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire
On 25/07/2011 in Days Out
Be wowed by wildlife wonders at the Marquess of Bath's estate. Just don't forget to wind up those windows...
and walk with the meerkats in Jungle Kingdom, hand-feed giraffes at the Watering Hole, and take a Jungle Cruise around Gorilla Island.Family X-Factor Contemplating all those playful antics is sure to have your child itching to practise some playful antics
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