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Sailing to treasure island

On a recent trip to the Lake District, we used our sailing boat and canoe to get out to an … [Read more]

June 11, 2012 at 1:26 pm

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Walking the plank

Developing a sense of balance is a crucial skill to learn as you grow up. A good game to play … [Read more]

July 3, 2012 at 6:00 am
Activities | 4 comments
Grow your own vegetables

Get your children to grow their own vegetables. It is amazing how this can inspire them actually eat their greens. … [Read more]

July 2, 2012 at 6:00 am
Activities | No comments
Tawny owl

If you are out on a still night, we show you how to tell the difference between a Tawny Owl … [Read more]

July 1, 2012 at 6:00 am
Activities | 2 comments
Jelly Ear Fungus

The Jelly Ear Fungus (also known as the Jew’s Ear or wood ear fungus) is a pretty little mushroom that … [Read more]

June 30, 2012 at 6:24 am
Mountaineering with children

Here we show you how to climb a mountain with children This is a wonderful way to spend a day … [Read more]

June 29, 2012 at 11:22 am
Activities | 3 comments
The finished kids' perfume

To make perfume you will need to: Get a small plastic drinks bottle. Forage for beautiful and nice smelling flower … [Read more]

June 28, 2012 at 6:00 am
Activities, Summer | 1 comment
Feeding fish

Firstly find some food that is suitable for the fish you are feeding. Do a little research and find out … [Read more]

June 27, 2012 at 6:00 am
Fishing, Activities | 1 comment
How to fillet a perch

Here we show you a step by step guide how to quickly fillet a perch. The secret to doing this … [Read more]

June 26, 2012 at 5:00 am
How to build a butterfly garden

How to grow a butterfly garden for the daytime and encourage bats in the evening Making a butterfly garden is … [Read more]

June 25, 2012 at 6:00 am
Summer, Activities | 1 comment
Buttercup test

If you hold a buttercup under you chin and it turns your chin yellow then you like butter; if it … [Read more]

June 24, 2012 at 7:00 am
Activities, Summer | 3 comments