Summer Nature Photo Competition Invites Children to Get Outdoors During the School Holidays

Looking for a free activity to keep children entertained over the summer holidays? A nationwide photography competition is encouraging young people to swap screens for the outdoors and…

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Step back in time at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome this spring

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Dandelions are not weeds! Four fun ways to use them with kids

There’s a kind of magic in dandelions. One minute they’re bright bursts of yellow, the next they’re delicate white globes, ready to be wished upon. But somewhere along the way, dandelions got…

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Making gardening fun & easy for kids

It doesn’t take much to spark a child’s imagination, and for me, it all started with my grandad. As a young boy, he introduced me to the magic of growing vegetables. I remember…

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