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May/June Half-term events for Scotland
On 18/05/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
Burns An’ A’ That Festival May 25–30Head down to the beach for arts and crafts, Punch And Judy puppet shows, piping bands and more as part of the Burns An’ A’ That Festival in Ayr.Three Harbours Arts Festival May 28–June 5The fishing towns
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The best summer days out in London
On 19/06/2012 in Days Out
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
Morris dancers.Little Angel Summer PartyJuly 7As one of the country’s leading puppet theatres, it is perfectly fitting that the Little Angel Theatre are dedicating their annual summer party to the 350th birthday of Punch and Judy. Children can celebrate
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Hallowe'en happenings in Scotland
On 02/10/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
for an afternoon of creepy thrills and chills. Brave families can follow a spirit guide through the house's darkest corners and take part in traditional Hallowe’en games in the courtyard.Halloween Puppet ShowOctober 30Hear spooky Scottish stories courtesy
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Top ten family rainy day activities
On 26/02/2013 in Leisure
Fed up of trying to dodge those puddles? Here is our roundup of ten activities to stave off boredom on a rainy day…
puppet show If you don’t have puppets to hand, then retrieve those fuzzy winter socks from the charity bag and turn them into colourful sock characters. You can do the same with paper bags and even those floppy yellow washing-up gloves. Cut out a large
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Roald Dahl Museum, Buckinghamshire
On 20/07/2011 in Days Out
Discover why the fantastic Mr Dahl captivates every generation of the family
drama in the shadow puppet theatre and enjoy a fizzly lifting Whizzpopper drink in the Twit Café.Not many people know this, but… She may have a goody two-shoes reputation but the character Matilda actually started out in Dahl’s first draft as a very
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Be boxing clever
On 16/02/2012 in Art & Craft
Five creative ways with cardboard boxes for you and your child
1. Create a puppet theatreTake a medium sized rectangular box and cut off one of the lid flaps, then tape the other one closed, leaving a rectangular opening which will form the stage. Take two rectangular pieces of fabric and attach them either
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Games for car journeys
On 19/04/2010 in Tips & advice
Non-gadget games to play on those long car trips
stories of big adventures for your clever hand puppet creations. TRAVEL SONGS Leaving On A Jet Plane? I Like Driving In My Car (It’s Not Quite A Jag-u-ar). Think of as many songs as you can that are about cars, boats, planes, bicycles, or other means
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Fantastic Mr Fox
On 18/04/2010 in Films & DVDs
trio, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. But it all goes awry when Mr Fox has his tail shot off and the entire animal kingdom’s safety is in jeopardy.Filmed using puppets and stop-motion animation, the film has a naive charm, and lots of visual comedy
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Easter Days Out In The North
On 27/03/2012 in Days Out
Egg-Citing days out for your family
an interactive puppet show at Chirk Castle and explore the grounds with a Dragon treasure trail.St Georges WeekendApril 21,22If you have ever wanted to be a knight in shining armor, this is the perfect opportunity. Wallington, are giving you the chance to paint
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Four fun games for family journeys
On 27/02/2013 in Tips & advice
Travelling back from a half term holiday? Keep your brood entertained en route with these fun games
of big adventures for your clever hand puppet creations. Travel songs Leaving On A Jet Plane? I Like Driving In My Car (It’s Not. Quite A Jag-u-ar)Think of as many songs as you can that are about cars, boats, planes, bicycles, or other means
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