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Rocking the look: Sevylor deluxe puddle jumpers
This summer we were invited to try out Sevylor deluxe puddle jumpers: water aids for children who can’t swim, or who need an extra bit of confidence. Sevylor’s puddle jumpers come in a range of colours...
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Are the Glénan Islands the most beautiful in Europe?
Could you hazard a guess as to where in the world this beach is? You may be surprised to hear it’s part of Brittany: the Glénan Islands, in northern France. The shot was taken on St Nicolas, in the...
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Si5 Spy Missions, Croydon
“It was basically the best thing in my life.” High praise indeed from a six year-old boy (my son’s friend, to be precise). But I could see the appeal of Si5 Spy Missions, who invited us at the weekend...
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#CulturedKids: join in with a brand new linky
Welcome to the first ever #CulturedKids monthly linky! Here at the Pigeon Pair and Me, I often write about our family trips to cultural places: the theatre, museums, galleries, castles, historic...
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Uncovering tradition at Thorntons chocolate factory
Thorntons have been making chocolate for over 100 years. My own relationship with Thorntons began back in the early nineties, when I would return home from a shopping trip, clutching a bag of their...
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A family holiday at La Garangeoire, Vendée, France
When I told people we’d been invited by Eurocamp to spend a week at La Garangeoire, a five-star holiday parc in the Vendée, France, a surprising number seemed to know about the place. A good friend...
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Coffee and cake: European style
Coffee and cake, anyone? This Europe-wide tradition transcends age divides, and is a fall-back for almost any occasion. From bright young snowboarders taking a break from the piste, to otogenarians...
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What brings people back to La Garangeoire, in Vendée, France?
“We’ve just booked for next Summer. Earlier on I was talking to a woman who’s come here 22 years in a row!” D and I were sitting outside the bar at La Garangeoire, a 5-star French holiday parc close to...
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Five reasons to visit Bandung in Indonesia
Travellers to Indonesia often rate Bali as a top destination. But if you’d rather stay on the mainland, Bandung can be a good alternative. The city is surrounded by lush tea plantations and active...
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Our highlights of Brittany video
How have your half-term holidays been so far? We’re just back from a trip to the north of Britain. First call was meant to be a visit to family in genteel Harrogate, where I blissed out for a few hours...
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London Winter shows for families
Now that Hallowe’en has passed, there’s no excuse: it’s time to plan some Christmas treats. I’ve been scouting around to find out the pick of this year’s London Winter shows. So if you live in the UK...
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#CulturedKids November 2016
Welcome back to the second-ever #CulturedKids. I was thrilled to read all your culture posts from last month. Over thirty people linked up, which for a first-ever link-up, is pretty good going. I’ve...
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Finistère, Brittany: a great destination for families?
What are the ingredients that make up a good family travel destination? I’ve been thinking back to our summer trip to Finistère, Brittany (in France), and asking myself this question. If, like us, you...
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One Tree Hill, Honor Oak: London’s green spaces
When you imagine London, do you think of wading, ankle-deep, through leaves? Or the earthy smell of fallen branches, homes for burrowing bugs and blossoming funghi? The wild feel of One Tree Hill, a...
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WIN Family tickets to the Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, London
Will you be in London on Friday 2 December 2016? In collaboration with Boom Ents, we are giving away a set of family tickets to The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the Ambassadors Theatre in the West...
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Harrogate Turkish baths and health spa
If you head down the hill from the famous Betty’s Tearoom, the tourist hub of Harrogate in north Yorkshire, you might be forgiven for walking straight past the sign for Harrogate’s Turkish baths. The...
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How to have a budget Christmas in London
London can be an expensive place to visit, not least at Christmas. But, as someone who’s lived in the UK capital for over 17 years, I’ve discovered that there are an awful lot of exciting things to do...
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11 pictures to make you fall in love with Harrogate in Autumn
Harrogate is a genteel spa town in north Yorkshire, close to the Yorkshire Dales. It’s markedly different to towns in the industrial south of the County; it’s a pristine enclave whose parks, green...
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Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers
“Just because a friend is imaginary, doesn’t mean they’re not real” I was sent a copy of Imaginary Fred, a quirky, whimsical story by a strong duo: Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers. It won the Irish Book...
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LeapPad Platinum by Leapfrog
On long journeys, we try to keep the children occupied by reading, listening to music, and playing games like I-Spy. There’s only so long that can work, though; and that’s when electronic equipment...
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