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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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Welly planter

Gardening with kids – use whatever you can find! This is a really good idea for recycling old wellies, and … [Read more]

June 1, 2012 at 1:00 am
Activities, Summer | No comments
How to skip stones

Next time you are near a flat stretch of water be on the lookout for good skipping stones. Anything that … [Read more]

May 31, 2012 at 1:00 am
Activities | 2 comments
Furnish your den with blankets and cushions

This den is simple when you don’t have a great deal of outdoor space, but still want an adventure. Get … [Read more]

May 30, 2012 at 7:00 am
Activities, Den making | 1 comment
Writing in blood

A gruesome activity, but quite a good way to decorate dens, and practice writing too. Ok it is not really … [Read more]

May 29, 2012 at 7:00 am
Activities | 1 comment
Strawberries - one of the jewels of summer fruit

One of the best things of summer is to go strawberry picking. This beautiful fruit is great to eat straight … [Read more]

May 28, 2012 at 7:00 am
Activities, Foraging, Summer | 1 comment
Camp fire sweetcorn

How to cook sweet corn on the cob in a fire. You will need: Sweetcorn Sharpened stick Foil Salt and … [Read more]

May 27, 2012 at 1:00 am
Recipes | 1 comment
How to make a Wagamama edemame pea shooter

This is a simple pea shooter device to make next time you and your kids are tucking into Wagamama noodles. … [Read more]

May 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Activities | 1 comment
How to roll down a hill

Find a grassy hill or slope, and make sure that the full run is free from obstacles like rocks, fences, … [Read more]

May 26, 2012 at 1:10 am
Activities | No comments
Oak makes a good climbing tree

Find a big tree that is sturdy and doesn’t look too rotten. Check for fallen branches at the bottom – … [Read more]

May 25, 2012 at 9:22 am
Activities | No comments
Campfire wild rice and peas

Here is a quick recipe for campfire rice and peas. This is a very hearty dish, so perfect after a … [Read more]

May 19, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Recipes | No comments