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Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Make like a model: Recreate the holiday brochure!

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We wake up on the first day of our February half-term static caravan holiday in Wales with wind and rain pummelling the windows. And one ...
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Friday, 27 January 2017

Guest interview: "My hobby is doing special effects make-up!"

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This time I talk to Nicole, 14, as she gets to work on us...  How did you first get into special effects make-up? I started doing it l...
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Thursday, 15 December 2016

If you go down to the woods today: Go fairy-hunting

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Fairy doors popping up in Oxfordshire said the BBC local news headline. Oh boy! Where were my wellies? I'm a sucker for imagina...
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Thursday, 17 November 2016

A real eye-opener: Visit the National Guide Dog Breeding Centre

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My daughter has a new friend who is visually impaired. She is easy and comfortable with him. Puts herself in his shoes. At least, knows...
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Friday, 30 September 2016

Guest interview: "We ran away from crocodiles!"

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This time, brothers Quinn (6), Aiden (9) and Luca (7) tell me all about their trip to Crocodiles of the World in Oxfordshire, run by Shaun...
Friday, 23 September 2016

Can they pull it out of the bag? The ‘Lucky dip dessert’ challenge

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School holidays and it was my turn on the child-care swap rota: Four girls. Six hours. Wet weather. Small town. No car. Tight budget. I wa...
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Thursday, 15 September 2016

Guest interview: “I learnt to drive when I was 11!”

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This time I talk to Laura, now 18, who started driving when she was only eleven years old at the Under 17 Car Club! I can’t believe ...
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