Activities

How to find the Pole star

Next time when you are out sat around the campfire with your kids, you can show them how to find … [Read more]

June 10, 2012 at 6:00 am
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How to make a woodland crown

This is a simple activity for kids in the woods, they can make their own crown and decorate it with … [Read more]

June 9, 2012 at 7:00 am
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Fire lantern boat

Lighting a little paper lantern boat and setting it sail can be quite spectacular on a summer’s evening. Here we … [Read more]

June 8, 2012 at 6:00 am
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Beach pen holder

When you are next on the beach looking for treasure and sea life, keep an eye out for rocks with … [Read more]

June 7, 2012 at 6:00 am
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Burning char cloth

Using char cloth or charred linen tinder for lighting fires dates back to the Palaeolithic times. This is a good … [Read more]

June 6, 2012 at 11:22 am
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Back yard camping - fun with torches.

Use the Mighty Eagle Den Kit to make a shelter in your back garden and try a night outside under … [Read more]

June 5, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Elderflower

Here is our recipe showing how to make Jubilee Elderflower cordial. The Elder has just started to flower and now … [Read more]

June 4, 2012 at 2:00 am
How to fly a kite

Find a big open space or field. Throw up in the air a clump of grass to check the wind … [Read more]

June 2, 2012 at 1:00 am
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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
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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
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