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Five Ways To Teach Your Child About Farming
On 16/01/2012 in Green Living
their nearest pastoral oasis at www.farmgarden.org.uk, the Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens’ website. As well as getting up close to plenty of adorable animals, a visit to a farm provides an opportunity for children to learn about the farming process
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How to help your toddler to talk
On 03/02/2011 in Baby & toddler
Ways you can encourage your late-talking child to chat
Most children start talking between about nine and 15 months, starting to enunciate clearly at about two years. However, not all children find language so simple and still haven’t produced their first words when all around them are already nattering
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Thrilling UK holidays
On 09/08/2011 in UK
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...
. Maunsel Canal Centre Bank Land, Somerset, TA7 ODH. Tel: 01823 330665; www.waterscape.com - Greater Manchester Police Museum Step back into unruly Victorian Manchester when you head down into the Victorian cells at this museum and learn about forensic
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Easter Days Out In Scotland
On 27/03/2012 in Days Out
Have a crack at one of these fun family events
and learn about an alchemist who believed he could fly.Easter treasure huntMarch 31–April 15Pick up a treasure map from Calderglen Country Park in East Kilbride and join in this special seasonal trail. Children are invited to help Harriet The Hedgehog find
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Summer Events for the South East
On 01/07/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
. Prehistoric Park BoatJuly 28Travel back in time and discover life in the Lee Valley millions of years ago. Head to Lady of Lee Valley Moorings in Broxbourne to find out about the extinct animals that once roamed the valley. Take a boat ride followed then activities
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Junior meets designer Donna Wilson
On 24/01/2013 in Art & Craft
From four-eyed bunnies to squirrel-foxes, Donna lets us into her unique world of quirky handcrafted toys
Designer Of The Year at the British Design Awards in 2010.Her latest project is a delightful book of craft projects entitled 'Creative Creatures' (Kingfisher, £9.99). Her toy story began on a farm in Aberdeenshire, where she spent her time playing
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Six ways to have a greener holiday
On 03/08/2010 in Tips & advice
A few simple changes will ensure you travel with a clear conscience
with an indigenous tour? Stay in a traditional Maori Marae in New Zealand (www.newzealandtours.travel), try an Ecolodge in Bolivia (www.chalalan.com) or learn about indigenous people in Canada at the Sqamish Lil’wat Cultural Centure (www.slcc.ca).Do your research
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Beaulieu, Hampshire
On 20/07/2011 in Days Out
Hot wheel it to this gorgeous estate for automotive amusements and more
exciting and creative sessions, from car construction to badge making and games. Falconry Displays August 1–31 Learn about the history of falconry and see some of these amazing birds in special flying demonstrations.Cost £17.75 (adults), £9.25 (children
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Hallowe'en happenings in the North
On 02/10/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
in North Yorkshire. Learn about the importance of these unpopular arachnids, discover which varieties live locally and make a giant cobweb at this fun, educational session.Nut Crack NightOctober 29Long before Hallowe'en became a commercialised holiday
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Cornish treasures
On 09/08/2011 in UK
With lazy days of exploring golden sands and rock pools, Cornwall is every child’s dream destination
Penzance like the back of his hand. A cruise aboard his boat, Mermaid ll, is a great opportunity not only to catch mackerel, observe seals and haul in lobster and crab pots, but also to learn about the history and legends of this beautiful stretch of coast
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